Matt W. Says: How does Costa Rica feel about service dogs? IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Matt, Service dogs are not common in Costa Rica. On the beach, you see regular dogs everywhere, as practically everything is open air. And when you do enter a building, such as a supermarket, it’s Read more...: How Does Costa Rica Feel About Service Dogs?
Lori S. Says: Are some areas better than others to live year-round in Costa Rica with regard to the best tropical beach weather? IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Lori, You’re speaking my language! I’m a hot tropical beach girl and love this weather year-round. Yes, I know it can be muggy, Read more...: What Areas get the Best Year-Round Weather in Costa Rica?
John R. Says: Will a previous non-violent felony conviction in the U.S. make it harder for me to move to Costa Rica? IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi John, Immigration Law in Costa Rica states that you must have a clean background check when applying for residency. The search is conducted at Read more...: Will a Felony Conviction Make it Harder to Move to Costa Rica?
Kathy P. Says: I’m interested in renting a 2-bed, 2-bath condo or apartment in Tamarindo, Costa Rica for one month—beginning in the middle of March to the middle of April of 2024. What are your best recommendations? IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Kathy, Tamarindo is my home and a wonderful town. Read more...: How Can I Find a 1-Month Rental in Tamarindo, Costa Rica?
Of course, when planning your big move, you must remember an integral part of your family—your pets! The good news is there’s no quarantine for pets arriving in Costa Rica, and it is a relatively straightforward process.
Where I live in Tamarindo, the beaches are HOT, HOT, HOT. With the tropical life comes a lot of humidity most of the year on the beach. But there are places in Costa Rica where you can get the best of both worlds—life by the beach without too much heat and humidity.
When going to Quepos, it’s much more convenient to fly into San José (SJO) as compared to Liberia (LIB). Here are the driving times and distance from both airports: SJO to Quepos by car 2 hr 49 min (151.3 km) via Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno/Costanera Sur/Route 34
Yes, you can bring your cars and household items with you to Costa Rica for “free.” What free means here is that you won’t be charged import taxes.
My goal is to move to Costa Rica in the next two years. I would love to live near the beach. Can you please recommend some affordable places to live. I do not want to spend more than $500 a month on rent.
Entering Costa Rica as a tourist, you can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. Once you are a resident, there is no limit; you have the right to live in Costa Rica.