| Rita and her husband are Americans who now live in Brasil de Santa Ana in Costa Rica, where they are operating a successful bed-and-breakfast called Casa Bella Rita. Here she discusses what life is like as expat entrepreneurs in Costa Rica, what they like about living there, and ways to adjust to the Costa Rican way of life. |
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Moving to Costa Rica to Own a Bed & Breakfast and Kind of Retire
Relishing the expat life: American teacher Bruce in Heredia, Costa Rica
| Bruce works as an English teacher in Heredia, Costa Rica, where he lives with his girlfriend. The friendly people, the beautiful scenery, and the travel opportunities are some of the things he likes about living there. Here, Bruce also gives some practical tips to would-be expats regarding work and cost-of-living issues in Costa Rica. |
 Bruce Thomson |
Some reasons why Jennifer and her family decided to move from the USA to become expats in Costa Rica
| Jennifer moved with her family from the USA to a place near San Ramon de Alajuela in Costa Rica in 2006, a decision that they're fully living up to. How? By learning and living the culture, learning the language, and doing their best to fit in with the locals. For these American expats, Costa Rica is now home. Jennifer describes just what it is they love about this country and some of their activities and conditions there. |
 Jennifer Sheridan |
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Practical tips and info from Sara, an American expat living with her family in Escazu, Costa Rica
| Sara and her family relocated from the USA to Escazu, Costa Rica, in 2006--a decision that they do not regret. Here, Sara talks about topics like the steps involved in acquiring a visa, the cost of housing and living, the warmth of the people. They've had a couple of unpleasant experiences, but those don't stop them from wanting to explore and get to know Costa Rica even better. |
 Sara Tazewell |
Find out how Dutch expat Loek lives and works in Atenas, Costa Rica
| Loek is a Dutch expatriate who runs his own real estate company in Atenas, Costa Rica. There are some things he misses about the Netherlands, but he’s doing his best to be part of the local society. For Loek, certain working and living conditions in Costa Rica have convinced him that it’s the place to be. |
 Loek van Mook |
Tim is an American entrepreneur who makes his home in San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica
| American expat Tim lives with his wife and their pets in San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica. His reasons for moving to this Central American nation, his description of what it would take to get a job or set up a business, and no-nonsense tips about living in Costa Rica are some of the things he shares with us here. |
 Tim Lytle |
Jenny is an American math teacher who is working and living in San Jose, Costa Rica
| Teaching math at an international school in San Jose, Costa Rica is what American expat Jenny is currently doing. Although she has many great things to say about living in Costa Rica, including the nice people and the beauty of the country, she hopes to experience teaching in another place that's "further off the beaten path." |
 Jenny Abrams |
Kerri is an American expat living with her husband and their pets in Santa Ana, Costa Rica
| A change of pace and environment was what Kerri and her husband wanted, and that's what they got when they moved from the USA to Santa Ana, Costa Rica. For Kerri, the place is a tropical paradise that isn't too far from home. Here, she talks a bit about things like the slower pace of life and the benefits of speaking Spanish. |
 Kerri Butler |
For American expat David, living in Heredia, Costa Rica is good - personally and professionally
| David is a successful entrepreneur and businessman in Heredia, Costa Rica, and is well-regarded there as such. However, he enjoys more than just a professional reputation in an area of the country that's popular for its coffee, eco-tourism options, and cosmopolitan feel. The Ticos and their culture have taught him to become more relaxed and stress-free. |
 David S. Anderson |
Andrew is an American expat who operates his own B&B in Los Angeles Sur, Costa Rica
| American expat Andrew uses his travel industry expertise to run his own small hotel in Los Angeles Sur, Costa Rica. It's a place where the people are genuinely friendly, the beaches are pristine, and the cost of living is low. He offers some words of wisdom to people who are planning to move there, and what to expect -- both the good and the bad. |
 Andrew Mastrandonas |
