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Everything you Need to Know, without Wasting Time

News and Insights



Tired of bombastic headlines and “experts” who haven’t set foot in Costa Rica? Here you’ll find only real information, clearly explained, with context and logic.

Alajuela Canton

The canton of Alajuela is like a visiting card of the province and a mandatory crossing point for those coming or leaving Costa Rica. It is home to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, ...

Analytics and Legal information



Impozitul pe venit în Costa Rica – Actualizat pentru 2025 - Income Tax in Costa Rica – Updated for 2025 - Impuesto sobre la Renta en Costa Rica – Actualizado para el 2025
Legal information

Income Tax in Costa Rica – Updated for 2025

The Costa Rican tax system is based on the principle of territoriality, one of the most favorable for people who earn income from outside the country….

Costa Rica Regions



Canton de Grecia - Cantonul Grecia - Grecia Canton
Alajuela Province

Grecia Canton

Grecia is often considered one of the cleanest cities in Costa Rica and is recognized for its unique central church building made of… iron!

Cantón de Alajuela - Provincia de Alajuela - Provincia Alajuela - Cantonul Alajuela - Alajuela Canton
Alajuela Canton

Alajuela Canton

The canton of Alajuela is like a visiting card of the province and a mandatory crossing point for those coming or leaving Costa Rica. It is home to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, …

playa-del-coco - Sardinal District
Costa Rica

Sardinal District

The Sardinal district, part of the Carrillo canton in the Guanacaste province, Costa Rica, is a community in full transformation, where rural traditions intertwine with tourism…

News and Insights



Everything you Need to Know, without Wasting Time

Welcome to our news and insights section – a space created for those who want clarity, not chaos. We know how overwhelming the internet can be, especially when it comes to topics like moving to or living in Costa Rica.

Between clickbait titles, outdated advice, and countless articles written by people who have never even been here, it’s hard to know what to trust.

That’s why this section exists. Here, you’ll find only well-researched, up-to-date information written with common sense, logic, and local perspective.

Whether you’re a traveler, an investor, a digital nomad, or someone seriously considering relocating, we offer the kind of content that actually helps.

We cover a wide range of topics:
  • The reality of everyday life in Costa Rica
  • Practical relocation advice
  • Cost of living breakdowns
  • Legal and administrative changes (like DIMEX renewal, banking regulations, visa laws)
  • Infrastructure, real estate and investment opportunities
  • Comparisons with other countries (from taxes to lifestyle)
  • Honest reviews and insights from locals and long-term residents

Everything you read here is written manually, based on direct experience, current data, and solid documentation. No automation, no generic AI-generated content, and definitely no filler. Just real information, written with care.

We don’t chase clicks. We don’t use panic, drama, or fake urgency. Our goal is to create a useful resource for people who want to understand how Costa Rica actually works – socially, legally, economically and culturally.

New articles are published regularly, but not just for the sake of it. We prefer quality over quantity. If a topic deserves research, we take the time to do it properly.

You’ll notice this in the tone as well: casual, sometimes ironic, but always respectful of the facts.

Most of our content is in English (with other languages coming soon), and we’re working on expanding the database with dedicated guides, in-depth provincial and cantonal profiles, and thematic series that touch on the key aspects of relocating, investing or adapting to life here.

So, whether you’re still dreaming, actively planning, or already living in Costa Rica, feel free to explore, read, and share. And if you have a topic you’d like us to cover or a correction to suggest, we’re open. This section is for real people, not algorithms.

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