Costa Rica

Making friends and building community in Costa Rica takes some intentional effort, but between expat groups, volunteer opportunities, local events, and language classes, the social scene is more welcoming than most newcomers expect.

My wife and I have lived in Costa Rica for around 20 years. The first eleven years were in San Jose, where we raised our children. Later, we found ourselves wanting to return in retirement because our hearts were still here. Now, we live in the town of Jaco on the Central Pacific coast. It’s … Read more