Onward,
to paradise!
Hi, I'm Robbie. I traded the States for the Gold Coast of Guanacaste, and I write about what expat life here is actually like: the good, the weird, and the pura vida.
The five-year plan
Or however long it takes you. Start with these.
Start Here
The complete guide to moving to Costa Rica: visas, healthcare, homes, and your first 90 days.
Pick your beach
Area guides for Coco, Ocotal, Tamarindo and beyond. Honest takes on where to land.
Ask an Expat
Thinking about the move? Grab a video call with me and ask anything. No script, no sales pitch.
Dispatches from the coast
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Best Time to Visit Costa Rica: A Month by Month Guide
Dry season, green season and the shoulder weeks worth targeting. How the weather differs between Guanacaste, the Central Valley and the Caribbean.
Costa Rica Packing List: What to Actually Bring
What to pack for Costa Rica by season and region, what you can buy here for less, and the things visitors always overpack. Written from Guanacaste.
How to Move to Costa Rica From the US: A Step by Step Guide
The real order of operations for moving to Costa Rica, from scouting trip to residency card, written by an American who did it and lives in Guanacaste.
Expats! Your questions,
answered.
Visas, healthcare, schools, what a beer costs, whether you really need a 4x4. Book a 45 minutes video call for $99 and I'll give you straight answers from someone who lives it every day.
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