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Airports & Taxis

SJO — Juan Santamaría

+506 2437-2626

↳ Official taxi SJO

+506 2221-6865


LIR — Daniel Oduber, Liberia

+506 2668-1010

↳ Official taxi LIR

+506 2668-3009


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Police, Fire & Ambulance

911

Living in Costa Rica

Explore the essential areas for your life in Costa Rica

Housing

Find information about renting, buying, and building your home in Costa Rica.

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Finance

Learn about banking, taxes, and managing your finances as an expat.

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Health

Discover the healthcare system, insurance options, and well-being resources.

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Education

Explore schooling options for children and adults in Costa Rica.

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Culture

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, traditions, and lifestyle of Costa Rica.

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Transport

Understand your transportation options, from public transit to driving.

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Our Cultural Partners

We support national talent for expats and locals in Costa Rica

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Eight talented musicians performing on recorders, Baroque violin, viola da gamba, lute, and Latin American instruments.

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Useful Information

Essential information and resources to make your move to Costa Rica a seamless experience
Cost of Living in Costa Rica 2026, complete guide for expats

Cost of Living in Costa Rica 2026

Housing, food, internet, healthcare, education and entertainment, real reference figures and monthly budget estimates for singles, couples and families...

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Whether you are a Costa Rican business or an expat entrepreneur, this guide is the ideal place to connect with people who are already living here or planning to make Costa Rica their home.

  • Presence on the Home page and in our six specialized sections: Housing, Finance, Health, Education, Culture and Transport.
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Patricia Villa-Roel - Founder & Relocation Strategist

Patricia Villa-Roel

Founder & Relocation Strategist

Felipe Hernández - Strategic Advisor

Felipe Hernández

Strategic Advisor

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Fabiola Merino

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José Vargas - Chief Technical Officer

José Vargas

Chief Technical Officer

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Terry Young

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