Clear Costa Rica Tourism Challenges as High Season Ends
Costa Rica tourism faces challenges as high season ends with declining visitor numbers amid concerns over rising prices and competitiveness.
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The Costa Rican Gentrification Crisis: Local Voices Warn Expats on Rental Investments
Balancing investment opportunities with social responsibility in areas affected by Costa Rican gentrification, where tourism has created a ‘Gringo Market’ pricing locals out of their communities.
How to Celebrate Easter in Costa Rica
All about Easter in Costa Rica: Semana Santa myths, seafood feasts, and why San José shines when the beaches pack out.
Should I Get Costa Rica Residency or Do the Visa Run Shuffle?
Is it better for expats to get Costa Rica residency or do visa runs every six months? In an increasingly toxic situation, the answer still depends on you.
The Strong Costa Rican Colón: Pros and Cons
How the Costa Rican colón’s ongoing strengthening against the dollar affects tourism, imports, and everyday life. Who wins and who loses?
Fighting Gentrification in Costa Rica: Some Possible Solutions From Around the World
Costa Rica’s beach communities face a gentrification crisis as rents skyrocket, pricing out locals. We look at how other countries tackle similar struggles with innovative policies to balance tourism’s boom with the soul of ‘pura vida.’
Is Perpetual Tourism Really Destroying Costa Rica? Unpacking Social Media Reactions to Costa Rica’s Proposed Visa Run Bill
We examine the facts about perpetual tourism in Costa Rica, taxes, jobs, and why they’re being scapegoated for deeper economic issues.
The Proposed Costa Rica Visa Run Bill: A Complete FAQ
An FAQ about Costa Rica’s proposed visa run bill, its potential impacts on tourists and residents, and the broader context of immigration and gentrification issues.
Comparing the 2024 Costa Rica Homicide Rates With the Rest of Central America (and the Wider World)
Explore the 2024 Costa Rica homicide rate in context of regional trends. While Costa Rica saw modest improvement, it ranks third highest in Central America as other countries show significant progress.
Costa Rica vs Panama: What Made Expats Choose One Over the Other?
Costa Rica vs Panama through expat/immigrant eyes. Real experiences and honest comparisons from those who chose one country over the other for their new home.