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Interactive Map of Costa Rica
All 7 zones with real data: lifestyle, cost, hospitals, schools, connectivity. Click and compare.
Open →Blog · Stories and guides
Real cases, regulatory news, common mistakes, and reflections on integrating without gentrifying. We publish every week.
Open →Residency Checklist
Documents, apostilles, and procedures in chronological order for rentier, pensioner, and investor.
Open →Due Diligence Checklist
17 points you verify before signing any letter of intent.
Open →First 90 Days
Week-by-week schedule: bank, insurance, internet, vehicle, license, community.
Open →Tico-Foreigner Glossary
Terms you'll hear and what they mean in context. Useful for not being left in the dark.
Open →Cost of Living Calculator
Real monthly budget by zone: Central Valley, Guanacaste, Southern Pacific, Southern Caribbean.
Open →2026 Tax Guide
Tax structure for foreigners: fiscal residency, corporations, VAT, income tax, double taxation.
Open →Health for Expats
CAJA, INS, and private insurance comparison with 2026 prices. When each one makes sense.
Open →First Car Manual
Importing, buying used, brands with parts in rural areas, and how to validate before paying.
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