Dutch in Costa Rica - Dutch Expats in Costa Rica

Meet Dutch Expatriates in Costa Rica!

InterNations – Uniting Dutch living in Costa Rica

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in Costa Rica? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. Caribbean Costa Rica?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Costa Rica or are still living in the Netherlands to plan your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Costa Rica offers everything you require: Established in 2007, our trusted community has soon become the platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Dutch expats in Costa Rica, coming from all over the Netherlands - from North Brabant over Zuuid Holland to Drenthe.

Find tips and advice on Costa Rica from Dutch Expats

Of course, expat living in Costa Rica is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Dutch is an essential part of expat life and becoming accustomed to the Costa Rican way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Dutch in Costa Rica, residing in San José, Alajuela, Quesada and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Dutch in San José.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your Dutch native language, discover where to shop for Dutch food or discuss the Oranje Zwart's latest match, become a member of the Costa Rican InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Netherlands or Dutch-speaking expatriates in Costa Rica.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Costa Rica Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a Dutch-speaking babysitter for your children or where to buy Leyden cheese and Frisian sugarbread in San José.
• Search the InterNations Expat Guide for Costa Rica to get information on the local Hollandse Club or the nearest Dutch consulate.

From the volcanic Costa Ricans cordilleras to the country's many unique conservation areas, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Dutch expats in Costa Rica.

Join our expat activities and mingle with fellow Dutch in Costa Rica

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Costa Rica. Our get-togethers include diverse interests and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Costa Rican cassado, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in San José’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see its incredibly biodiverse rainforests as well as other beautiful landmarks in Costa Rica.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Netherlands and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just send us your membership application and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Welkom from our Dutch living in Costa Rica!