Category: Financial

If you’ve been paying close attention to the news in Costa Rica, you might notice stories about unrest, roadblocks, and protests in the streets. In related news, you might also read that the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in restrictions for travelers from the United States. Learn more about who can travel to Costa Rica and what you can do when you are there.

[UPDATE on February 27, 2022] Despite the passage of the law in August of 2021, the Costa Rican government has yet to publish regulations outlining how the law will work in practice, including how to...

Although Costa Rica has a universal public healthcare system, healthcare is free only for the poorest Costa Ricans. Employed citizens and legal residents...

Costa Rica is an expensive country. Costa Rica is a cheap country. It all just depends on what you are buying.

Can you use US dollars in Costa Rica? Yes. But to get the most value for your money you should always try to pay in the currency that is quoted.