Aug 09 2011
We came to Costa Rica for many reasons. But we also didn’t come for lots of reasons as well. We weren’t running away from family, debt, or jobs we hated. We had jobs we liked, a great house with a fixed mortgage that we were able to pay, savings in the bank, and zero credit …
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Jul 20 2011
While we pay our rent in U.S. dollars, we pay for everything else in colones. For the last two years, we’ve been using our debit card from our U.S. bank to withdrawal dollars for our living expenses, then walking into a local bank to exchange much of it into colones. The exchange rate has gone …
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Jul 20 2011
Following is the July 19, 2011 update on Costa Rica from the U.S. Department of State: COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Costa Rica is a middle-income, developing country with a strong democratic tradition. Tourist facilities are extensive and generally adequate. While English is a second language for many Costa Ricans, knowledge of Spanish is necessary for legal …
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