orcas06
American expat in Costa Rica
Forum posts
5
About me
American
Lives in Alajuela
Registration: 15 November 2012
Activity
Naturalisation and citizenship in Costa Rica by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Costa Rica? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on ...
I have been a permanent resident of Costa Rica for 40+ years and it has not been necessary to apply for citizenship. I am married to a Costa Rican, retired and have a pension from the Caja and enjoy all the benefits of being a citizen except having ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Costa Rica. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
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Speaking Spanish in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Costa Rica. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
I have lived in Costa Rica for 40+ yrs. and speak Spanish quite fluently. When I first arrived here I could get along fairly well due to college Spanish classes but with time and having to support my Costa Rican family I rapidly improved my ... Read More
brown expats by pinkops
Are there any brown expats there? I came across some disturbing articles recently regarding the brown population and wonder if anyone could tell me more .I was considering retiring there now I don't know.
I don't know where you live in Costa Rica or where you frequent. I supose if you live in a gated expat community you may not see many black (brown) folks. Yes, many black people live in Limon where they were first introduced to help the build ... Read More