Category: Nosara Living

Nosara, Costa Rica living offers a laid-back, surf-centric lifestyle surrounded by stunning beaches and lush nature. For anyone who’s relocating and seeking community, explore our Nosara lifestyle tips, guides (including general Costa Rica relocation topics), and more.

Did you know that, according to the Happy Planet Index (HPI), Costa Rica is the happiest country in the world, four times running? It’s true! With a 62.1 Happy Planet Index score, we’re currently #1 of 152 countries. By comparison, the U.S. is #122, Canada is #105, and European nations

So, you’re thinking about moving to Costa Rica. And you’re wondering whether you should be a perpetual tourist in Costa Rica or whether you should apply for Costa Rica residency? Your answer is probably “both!” We know, that seems confusing. But, the truth is, perpetual tourism is a temporary solution

If you’re considering a move to Costa Rica and you browse the internet/social media in any capacity, then chances are very good that you’ve come across references to Costa Rica’s new Law 9996 (Ley N. 9996) – the Law to Attract Investors and Retirees, of particular interest to expats in

It’s a question we hear often: “Is Costa Rica cheap?” We also get its inverse, “is Costa Rica expensive?” And the truth is, we could answer “yes” to both of those questions. We could also answer “no.” Cheap or expensive, surprisingly affordable or not – the answer comes down to

Life in paradise awaits… if only you could secure Costa Rica real estate financing? In that case, your dream may be closer than you expect! You’ve probably been googling about, researching your options. And you may be a little surprised at what you’ve found: some sources claim financing is nearly

Note: Formerly the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, commonly known as the Liberia International Airport, Costa Rica’s international airport located in Liberia, Guanacaste is now called the Guanacaste Airport. Its airport codes (LIR and MRLB) remain unchanged. Whether you already call Costa Rica home or are looking forward to doing

Have you heard about the Costa Rica digital nomad visa? If you’re a remote worker, telecommuter, or digital nomad – or, if there’s a chance you could be a remote worker, telecommuter, or digital nomad – then the answer is almost certainly “yes.” An excited, resounding, if a little bit

Whether you prefer to buy your fish at the grocery store, the central market, a fishmonger, or right off the pier, shopping for Costa Rican fish species can be an adventure. There’s the language barrier, to start with. Because, even when you’re fairly fluent in Spanish, you’re probably not completely

Welcome to Part 2 of our Costa Rica Moving Checklist! (Not quite this close to your goal? Check out our Moving to Costa Rica Checklist, Part 1 – from 12+ Months to 2 Months out.) Can you believe that you’re so close to calling Costa Rica home? It’s an exciting