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Below are some great, honest articles from well-established news sources about moving to Costa Rica. Moving to Costa Rica is much like falling in love....there is first the attraction promoted by money-driven web articles and glossy travel mags, ... Read More

Yes. Even though we visited CR twice for extended time periods, there's just no way to know what it's like to be here until you live it. I spent hours and hours reading everything I could find that had to do with living here. No one could ... Read More

Actually the two most honest assessments of living in CR are the videos at travelcostaricanow.com and the site, therealcostarica.com. Almost every other website is fluff and designed for profit (clickable links) or, as I have heard, are prompted ... Read More

We brought our dogs with us to CR, and it hasn't been a problem, just very expensive, with paperwork, special carriers, and airline pet fee. Granted, they are all under 20 lbs, so they rode with us in the cabin, under the seat, on JetBlue ... Read More

I have been researching this as well. You say that both of you have quit your jobs. If that is so, then your "official" income would most certainly be at or below poverty level? If that is the case, you may qualify for the plan with the $12,000 ... Read More

Thanks for all that great info -- I looked up the village hotel and it looks like something we would enjoy -- definitely want to avoid the touristy/expensive areas as much as possible. Love the tips -- thanks! Read More

That's some great advice. Thanks. I appreciate the honest input, and yes, of course it's a bit scary, but it's better than going into it blindly. btw, slightly off-topic, how far is it to get to the beach from San Ramon? A nice family-friendly ... Read More

Thank you!There are great little bakeries and restaurants in San Ramon.That's great to know! Read More

Thank you! Yes we are staying in San Ramon the entire time, as a home base at least. That tripadvisor link said that there are extra fees to renting a car that aren't mentioned by the major US companies when placing a reservation online. ... Read More

Thank you so much! Your post led me to do a quick google search and came up with this: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g291982-c124228/Costa-Rica:Traveling.By.Car.In.Costa.Rica.html. It sounds like what you are quoted in the US on the website ... Read More

We have small dogs, but they are too large for most of the airlines' qualification for carry-on. I guess they are sort of "tweeners" :). But I just found out JetBlue has a JetPaws program, were rated highly by Petfinder.com, and only charge a $100 ... Read More

Oh wow the 8-4 thing is good info, never thought of that. Most of the flights from DC (my nearest airport) arrive late at night. We are still in the planning stages of everything, and this is by far the most stress-inducing of it all! As we get ... Read More

Hi, We are considering this as well, if we make the move, and I was wondering what the specific difference is between checked baggage and cargo, with reference to safety/temperature? Is it the same area or would baggage be safer? Thanks! Read More