Category: Playas del Coco Living

Playas del Coco, Costa Rica is a lively and often affordable beach town offering a vibrant lifestyle, excellent amenities, and beautiful scenery. Explore our relocation tips and guides, including general Costa Rica relocation topics, the Playas del Coco lifestyle, and more.

There’s nothing quite like Christmas in Costa Rica: tamales and sparkling lights, ocean breezes and mascaradas, fireworks on the beach and portales… And if any of those made you wonder “what’s that?”, then this one’s for you! Because here in the tropics, these end-of-year holidays coincide with the best weather

For many years, the craft beer boom has been growing slowly and steadily in the United States and Canada. If you have a heart for hops and a craving for craft, then we’ll bet you already have a favorite list of microbreweries from “back home.” Now, we’re putting 10 craft

When you consider moving abroad (or anywhere that’s not already “home”), one of the first questions you likely have is, how much is it going to cost? And so, we’ve pulled together this comprehensive overview of the cost of living in Costa Rica: What Is the Cost of Living in

If you’re considering moving to Northern Guanacaste with kids, then you’re probably also thinking about private schools in Playas del Coco: What are the options? Will the kids adjust well? What kind of extracurriculars are available? And, just how much will it all cost? You’ve come to the right place

If you’re thinking about buying a car in Costa Rica, then you’re probably also wondering about the costs, required paperwork, maintenance, and other requirements of owning a car. Believe it or not, this is one of the more straightforward and easily accomplished tasks in your new life. That said, most

One of the most important considerations before moving abroad is your health: your wellbeing, lifestyle, and access to medical care in your new home. It’s a question we get often, so we thought we’d dig into some details on healthcare in Costa Rica. You can find a lot of Big

So, you’re dreaming of life in paradise? So, you’ve decided that Costa Rica could be a good fit? So, you’re wondering whether Costa Rica residency could be right – and possible – for you? Well, then this post is also for you. The Benefits of Residency in Costa Rica Before

Are you dreaming of moving to Costa Rica with kids, but even the thought of planning it all (let alone implementing said plan) seems daunting? Wondering where you should start and what resources are out there to answer your questions and quell any concerns? Hi, I’m Rebecca Clower, the owner

So, you’ve purchased your dream home and are now looking to get your hands dirty. Literally. Because, if you gardened back home, then you’re probably also dreaming of gardening in Costa Rica: year-round warm weather, glorious rain, and the promise of tropical everything. The perfect conditions, right? You just know