Category: Playa Negra Living

Discover the charm of Playa Negra, Costa Rica living! For anyone who’s considering relocating, this coastal gem and surf paradise offers tranquility, adventure, and stunning natural beauty. Explore our relocation tips (including general Costa Rica living topics) and insights into the Playa Negra life and lifestyle.

Life is full of lessons. And for us, Costa Rica living is replete with many good ones. From the lessons we learn from nature to the lessons we learn from each other and ourselves, the longer we spend in Costa Rica, the more we are aware of life’s big and

Every January, local homeowners gear up to pay their Costa Rica property tax. If you’re wondering how much you’ll likely pay, then your internet searches have likely turned up a smorgasbord of information – some outdated, some conflicting, and much of it confusing. We hope to help, on all three

Thinking about living car-free and fancy-free? Then you’re likely learning all you can about Costa Rica public transportation. And that means you’re in the right place. We’ll start off by saying that, depending on where you choose to call home, said home may be walkable. For example, in our area

So, you’re wondering how to send a package to Costa Rica – or, hope of hopes, does Amazon deliver packages to Costa Rica? – and you’ve found your way here. Welcome. You’re in the right place! The quick answers to your questions are “via Amazon or a freight forwarder” and

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

Meticulously manicured fairways, 360º ocean views, ancient lava flows, long yardage, and scenery so spectacular, you’ll want to pack your driver and your camera… These are just some of the promises held by the top three award-winning, tournament-hosting, certification-earning golf courses in Guanacaste. Because here, these courses offer the links,

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