InterNations – Connecting Dutch living in Costa Rica

Are you looking for fellow Dutch in Costau0020Rica? Do you need advice and tips from your Dutch countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Dutch expats to discover attractions like theu0020volcanicu0020Costau0020Ricansu0020cordilleras together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Costau0020Rica or still residing at home in the Netherlands to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Costau0020Rica provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Dutch expats in Costau0020Rica, hailing from all across Netherlands - from Rotterdam, over Theu0020Hague to Amsterdam.

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Emanuele Casabona

Emanuele Casabona

Finding other expats to share experiences in San José with, helped me a lot. Thanks to InterNations.

Victoria Arrington

Victoria Arrington

When I first heard about InterNations, I thought: This is exactly what I was searching for. What a great site.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Dutch at our events in Costa Rica

Attend our monthly events and activities for Dutch expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations San José Event @ Restaurant Soberanos Escazú
Let’s meet in Escazu to celebrate our last InterNations San José Official Event of the year 2025! Join us next Wednesday, the 17th, at Restaurante Soberanos in Escazú from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Come and meet new people, make new connections, and, most importantly, have an excellent time in this re
Let’s meet in Escazu to celebrate our last InterNations San José Official Event of the year 2025! Join us next Wednesday, the 17th, at Restaurante Soberanos in Escazú from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Come and meet new people, make new connections, and, most importantly, have an excellent time in this re

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

San José Community Group
San José Community Group

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Receive Information and Tips about Costa Rica from Dutch Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Costau0020Rica is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Dutch compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Costau0020Rican culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Dutch in Costau0020Rica, living in Sanu0020Josu00E9, Quesada, Alajuela and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofDutch in Sanu0020Josu00E9.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Dutch food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Dutch InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from the Netherlands in Costau0020Rica.
  • Receive and share advice in our Costau0020Rica Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for stamppot in Sanu0020Josu00E9...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Costau0020Rica to find institutions like the nearest Dutch embassy and many others.

From theu0020volcanicu0020Costau0020Ricansu0020cordilleras to theu0020countryu0027su0020manyu0020uniqueu0020conservationu0020areas, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Dutch expats in Costau0020Rica.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Dutch in Costa Rica

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Costau0020Rica. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Costau0020Rican cassado, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Sanu0020Josu00E9's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit Caribbeanu0020Costau0020Rica, itsu0020incrediblyu0020biodiverseu0020rainforests, and other impressive landmarks across Costau0020Rica.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from the Netherlands and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Goededag from our Dutch living in Costau0020Rica!

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