Costa Rica offers world-class dental care at 50 to 70 percent less than US prices, making it one of the top destinations for both expat residents and dental tourists seeking everything from routine cleanings to full-mouth restorations.
Costa Rica has three distinct legal paths for long-term expats in 2026: the Digital Nomad Visa, Pensionado, and Rentista. Picking the wrong one can cost you years on the clock toward permanent residency.
Sending money to Costa Rica is far cheaper and faster than it used to be, with services like Wise, Remitly, and MoneyGram now competing on fees and exchange rates. This guide covers your best options from the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
Interested in what it’s like to live in the Central American country? Here’s my take.
Thinking about moving to Costa Rica? Zach from StartAbroad shares his personal experience, including where to live, residency options, healthcare, cost of living, safety, culture shock, and what life is really like as an American expat.
Here’s how to find and purchase valuable property in the country to live in or rent out.
Finding a rental in Costa Rica is easier when you know where to look and how the largely unregulated market works. This guide covers where expats rent, what places cost, the lease quirks to watch for, and how to negotiate a better price.
Dental implants in Costa Rica cost less than half what you would pay in the US or Canada, at clinics meeting international standards with English-speaking dentists. This guide covers real prices, how to vet a clinic, and whether the trip is worth it.
Shipping to Costa Rica is simpler than it looks once you understand the paperwork and the country’s landmark-based address system. This guide covers small parcels and full household moves, customs documents, and how to keep your shipment moving.
Costa Rica’s pensionado visa lets you retire there with just US$1,000 a month in pension income and no minimum age, as long as the pension is lifelong. Here is how eligibility, dependents, costs, and the path to residency work.