The Costa Rica Independence Day is celebrated on September 15th every year with parades, flags everywhere, and activities in all the schools around the country. On September 15th, 1821 the Central American countries were given independence from Spain and this day is celebrated throughout the region. The most popular celebration that everyone looks forward to is the “faroles” or homemade torches...
Raising a family in Costa Rica
The idea of raising your family in a different country and culture can be overwhelming to some parents. However, with a bi-lingual private school in the Costa Ballena area it is becoming a real possibility for many young families. Previously it was only an option to raise a family in a larger city like San Jose that had English speaking schools, amenities, and international communities. The beach...
The cost of living in Costa Rica is a popular topic among those considering it as a retirement location or for those moving down with their family. Everyone wants to know how far their Dollar or Euro can stretch; which depends a lot on your life style. If you have an affluent lifestyle where you are from, you will also have that type of lifestyle here, just for a bit less. If you can live modestly...