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This is a fun one! Nope, Costa Rica is not an island in South America. That’s just one of the myths we bust in this video. Others include:
– is the food good?
– what’s with the roads?
– can you visit Jurassic Park?
And more!

Find us:
📬 Email us your questions: hola@yourpuravida.com
🤔 Are you ready to move to Costa Rica? Take our 60-second assessment: https://www.yourpuravida.com/ready
💻 Blog posts and other resources about moving and living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/links
🧭 Get our help to move to Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/explorer
🏠 On-the-ground support for living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/membership/

Hey, we’re Patrick Jager and Aaron Bailey, two friends from the US who moved to Costa Rica, separately. Together we developed Your Pura Vida to help others considering a move. Patrick lives in Atenas and Aaron lives in Rohrmoser, San José. In this video, we talk about why we moved to Costa Rica, what made us choose the places we settled, how hard (and easy) it has been, and the horror stories and mistakes we’ve made since moving here.

Our goal is to support the dreams of others to move and thrive in this country we call home.

Find us:
📬 Email us your questions: hola@yourpuravida.com
🤔 Are you ready to move to Costa Rica? Take our 60-second assessment: https://www.yourpuravida.com/ready
💻 Blog posts and other resources about moving and living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/links
🧭 Get our help to move to Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/explorer
🏠 On-the-ground support for living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/membership/

Understanding the cost of living is crucial for planning to relocate to Costa Rica. People ask us all the time about expenses like housing, groceries, healthcare, transportation, and other day-to-day necessities to determine if they can afford the lifestyle they desire in Costa Rica.

💵 In this video, we answer:
What is cheaper, what is more?
How to figure out what things will cost
Why are things more expensive than you find in the States or even Panama?
… and more

Find us:
📬 Email us your questions: hola@yourpuravida.com
🤔 Are you ready to move to Costa Rica? Take our 60-second assessment: https://www.yourpuravida.com/ready
💻 Blog posts and other resources about moving and living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/links
🧭 Get our help to move to Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/explorer
🏠 On-the-ground support for living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/membership/

Banking in Costa Rica (like so many day-to-day items) comes with a unique set of hassles, but the system is designed to protect you.

In this video, we talk about banking and answer questions like:
– As a foreigner, can you open a bank account in Costa Rica?
– Why are banks so bureaucratic here?

Find us:
📬 Email us your questions: hola@yourpuravida.com
🤔 Are you ready to move to Costa Rica? Take our 60-second assessment: https://www.yourpuravida.com/ready
💻 Blog posts and other resources about moving and living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/links
🧭 Get our help to move to Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/explorer
🏠 On-the-ground support for living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/membership/

Do you need residency to live in Costa Rica? And how do you obtain residency if you want it?

Patrick and Aaron discuss when and if you need to obtain a visa and if residency is right for you. They also dive into the five options for long-term visa living in Costa Rica:
– Tourist Visa
– Rentista Visa (Renter Visa)
– Pensionado Visa (Pensioner Visa)
– Inversionista Visa (Investor Visa)
– Digital Nomad Visa

🏠 Check out our blog post on residency in Costa Rica in 2023: https://www.yourpuravida.com/do-i-need-residency-to-live-in-costa-rica/

Find us:
📬 Email us your questions: hola@yourpuravida.com
🤔 Are you ready to move to Costa Rica? Take our 60-second assessment: https://www.yourpuravida.com/ready
💻 Blog posts and other resources about moving and living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/links
🧭 Get our help to move to Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/explorer
🏠 On-the-ground support for living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/membership/

Costa Rica offers a variety of diverse regions, each with its own unique characteristics. Often people want to know the best place, but we are here to tell you that’s not a simple question. We explore thoughts about the different cities, towns, and regions, including factors like climate, amenities, proximity to the beach or mountains, and the expat community in each area.

🌴 In this video we answer questions such as:
Is one area of the beach better than others?
Is it easy to find good schools outside the capital?

Find us:
📬 Email us your questions: hola@yourpuravida.com
🤔 Are you ready to move to Costa Rica? Take our 60-second assessment: https://www.yourpuravida.com/ready
💻 Blog posts and other resources about moving and living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/links
🧭 Get our help to move to Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/explorer
🏠 On-the-ground support for living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/membership/

Truth Bomb: We’ve made a bunch of mistakes since deciding to move to Costa Rica. From where and how, to day-to-day problems, we have stories to tell! And yet, we’re still standing (and thriving!). In this video, we tell you about a few common mistakes we’ve made and see others making when moving and living in Costa Rica.

We hope you can learn from our mistakes!

Find us:
📬 Email us your questions: hola@yourpuravida.com
🤔 Are you ready to move to Costa Rica? Take our 60-second assessment: https://www.yourpuravida.com/ready
💻 Blog posts and other resources about moving and living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/links
🧭 Get our help to move to Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/explorer
🏠 On-the-ground support for living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/membership/

🏠 The decision to buy or rent a house in Costa Rica depends on various factors and personal circumstances. In this video, we talk about some considerations to help you make an informed choice. We also share our experiences in both buying (we have each bought a home) and renting (one rents a home as well).

Find us:
📬 Email us your questions: hola@yourpuravida.com
🤔 Are you ready to move to Costa Rica? Take our 60-second assessment: https://www.yourpuravida.com/ready
💻 Blog posts and other resources about moving and living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/links
🧭 Get our help to move to Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/explorer
🏠 On-the-ground support for living in Costa Rica: https://www.yourpuravida.com/membership/