The Book · 2026 Edition

How to move to Costa Rica without being part of gentrification.

An honest guide for foreigners who don't want to repeat the mistakes of the last 10 years. Residency, real estate, culture, integration — all in one document. Free when you subscribe.

Book cover: Guide to moving to Costa Rica without being part of gentrification · By Edwin Pereira
Table of contents

12 chapters · 180 pages · Spanish and English.

  1. 01Prologue — Why this is not another expat book
  2. 021. The decision: why you're (really) going to Costa Rica
  3. 032. Tico culture without folklore: the real fabric
  4. 043. Legal residency: rentier, pensioner, investor, family tie
  5. 054. Where to live: 8 zones, 8 lifestyles
  6. 065. Real estate without traps: due diligence step by step
  7. 076. Taxes, insurance, banking: the financial mechanics
  8. 087. Integration: not gentrifying starts on day 1
  9. 098. First 90 days: week-by-week schedule
  10. 10Epilogue — A letter to those who arrive
  11. 11Appendix A — Tico-foreigner glossary
  12. 12Appendix B — Verified support network

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