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October 9, 2017

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Tropical Storm Nate

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

After surviving Tropical Storm Nate, we thought something should be said about it. There was a lot of devastation throughout Costa Rica. Many Ticos and ex-pats alike say that this is the worst storm they have seen in many years. Here in the Southern Zone people lost parts of their land, their entire homes or […]

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September 2, 2017

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Happy Labor Day from Costa Rica; What and When to Celebrate While Living Here by Constance Monroe

Posted by Constance Monroe in Entertainment, Informational

For Americans living in Costa Rica this Labor Day weekend is rather underwhelming since it is not celebrated at this time of year here. Costa Rica celebrates their “Workers Day” (or Labor Day) on May 1st; as do many other countries.  Like the holiday in the U.S., it is a national holiday and many businesses […]

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August 21, 2017

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Surviving the Rainy Season; Tips for Mold by Constance Monroe

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational, Personal Stories

The first time I arrived in Costa Rica during the rainy season I was shocked at how quickly things get damp and moldy. We had rented our house to someone while we were back in the U.S., but our renter had vacated about six weeks before our arrival. We made arrangements to have the house […]

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August 8, 2017

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Drunk and in the Gutter; A Reaction to Moving to CR by Constance Monroe

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational, Personal Stories

Perhaps I’ve always made choices which were not exactly what most of society would call ‘traditional’ or ‘safe’. Or maybe I just come off as a bit of an odd ball or misfit to some people.  Perhaps what is really going on is that I am looking for a reason why during many of the […]

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July 17, 2017

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Thoughts on Relocating: an interview with Jane Gregson

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational, Personal Stories

Summerland Relocation Services (SRS) was founded by Jane Gregson, providing relocation services to Americans and Canadians coming to Costa Rica for almost 15 years. Because she is no stranger to travel, Jane is actually an expert in her field for about double that amount of time. Jane has lived in and traveled to Korea, Taiwan, […]

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May 19, 2017

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Shipping Your Stuff to Costa Rica by Constance Monroe

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Relocating to another country can often be overwhelming when thinking about all of the “stuff” you want to bring with you. I’ve heard many stories of people who have relocated several times to various locations and the way in which they handle their belongings have been different depending on their experience. For example, if you […]

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May 10, 2017

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How NOT to Get a Driver’s License in Costa Rica by Constance Monroe

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In 2013 it was the second year that my partner Martin and I were spending 6 months in our home in Costa Rica. Martin and I are from New Jersey and after missing only one winter we loved not being in the frigid cold of the Northeast from December through at least March. Prior to […]

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April 11, 2017

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Employing Workers in Costa Rica by Constance Monroe

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Thinking of employing someone in Costa Rica? Do you need help with maintaining your property? Maybe you would like to have a housekeeper visit you several times a week. The bottom line is that if you are employing someone on a regular basis you should probably know a thing or two about the labor laws. […]

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April 11, 2017

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How to Get a Driver’s License in Costa Rica

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As of January 2017 you no longer have to go all the way to San Jose to obtain a driver’s license! You can get a driver’s license right in Perez Zeledon (PZ) but you do however, have to be prepared. Beginning in January, a license exchange program has put into place and can be accomplished […]

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March 2, 2017

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Can I open a bank account in Costa Rica?

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Banking in Costa Rica has become more and more accessible in recent years. You will need proof of some type of tie to Costa Rica like a rental lease (best in Spanish), land ownership or the ownership of a corporation (often the two go hand in hand) and a local utility bill. You will also […]

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