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The InterNations Expats Forum for Costa Rica welcomes you!

¡Hola!, and welcome to the InterNations Costa Rica expats forum! Whether you’re an expat newbie or veteran in San José, or one of the many Costa Rican expat centers like Alajuela, you’ll certainly have many questions about life as an expat. Simply join our InterNations community in Costa Rica to easily have all of the information that you may need about relocation at the tips of your fingers. Whether you’re looking for work permit requirements or visa documents at the Costa Rican embassy, finding a place to live in Quesada, or are interested in visiting a few major Costa Rican landmarks, like Caribbean Costa Rica – who can better help you than your fellow expats? Through the expat forums for Costa Rica, you can easily be connected with other expats.

Latest Posts in Costa Rica Expat Forum

 Costa Rica Expat Q&A

Looking for maid

All -Have a friend looking for a maid once a week. Any recommendations? He lives in Rorhmoser. T...

Re: Looking for good vets and dog sitters in Liberia

Phillip - when do you need a dog sitter?

prescription medications

I am considering moving to Costa Rica when I retire in 2 years. I have some chronic pain issues tha...

 Costa Rica Town Talk

Professional Women's Group Networking Mixer

The Professional Women's Group (of the Women's Club of Costa Rica) will host a networking event thi...

Re: Place to meet and socialize with other expats?

Thanks to both of you. I'll let you know, Noelia. That would be great! Best, Tammy

Business Opportunity between Australia & Costa Ric

Looking to partner with someone in travel or education business or someone interested in becoming t...

 Costa Rica Expat Housing

Looking for 1 bedroom aprtment in Sabana/Rohrmoser

Hi guys! I'm looking for a nice furnished 1 bedroom apartment in the Sabana/Rohrmoser area. I re...

2-bdrm Rental House in Santa Barbara de Heredia

Listing in Craigslist; use Santa Barbara as modifier in the apts/housing section. On a finca in a ...

Economical 1 Bedroom Casita for rent in Atenas

If you are looking for an economical place to stay in the Central Valley, we have a casita in Atena...

 Costa Rica Expat Jobs

Retired English Teaching Assistant

Are you retired ? Do you have some hours a week available? Would you like to help people in English...

Occasional Evening Babysitter

Hi, We are looking for an occasional evening babysitter for our two boys (age 4 and 6) so my husb...

Re: Employment in Costa Rica

I can provide some insight with my experiences here. I live north of Heredia and have been coming ...

 Costa Rica Expat Marketplace

Re: Cooking schools

There's a whole school called Sabores next to EPA on the Escazu highway

Honda CRV for sale

Hi, I left the country some weeks ago, but didn´t have the time to sell my car. Is a HONDA...

Re: American expat needing a mail forwarding services

Would love to look at your site for more info, but when inputting your site address I end up on Go ...

Expats help one another in the Costa Rica Expat Forums

Our private network was created to give expats in Costa Rica a place to exchange tips, and find answers to expat questions such as, ʺHow much money do I need to start a new life here in Costa Rica?ʺ or ʺDo I really have to buy a four-wheel drive for local roads?ʺ. Expat life in Costa Rica is at the very heart of our community - from cassado to Meeting of Cultures Day - and the InterNations members taking part in the expat forum Costa Rica have a place to connect with other expats and international minds to receive dependable and relevant advice. With the InterNations expat forum for Costa Rica, you can always find a fellow expat to help simplify your assignment overseas.

The Expat Forum Costa Rica helps you find your Answer: From cost of living to road safety

When you need further information on expat issues like local infrastructure in San José or housing and household in Alajuela, you should take a look at our Costa Rica Expat Guide, which is just another helpful resource that we offer in addition to the expat forums. Furthermore, you can discuss international topics in our World Forum, such as intercultural competence, third-culture kids and various areas of interest for an expat. Of course, for help on all issues concerning the local expat life - from cost of living to road safety – take advantage of the InterNations Costa Rica expat forums.

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