Costa Rica is a beautiful country but has many faults as do other countries...
Living abroad is what you make of it....take advantage of what surrounds you and treat people there like you would want others treating you...
The economy is taking a hit just like everywhere in the world....
You can get a hooker for less than a buck if you are into that sort of thing.
I have known guys who go down to Costa Rica for the fishing, but never get out of the Del Rey....fishing poles never left the room...
If you want to live in a nice house, in a good neighborhood thats SAFE, and drive a nice car, and eat well, you'll pay.
If you want to live like a everyday "Tico" (not that there's anything wrong with that) live in a NOT so safe place, eat "casado" 3 times a day, well yeah, I guess you'll save a couple of bucks.
I'd rather travel in Costa Rica than anywhere in Mexico...way much safer.
If you are with a wife, gf, or one of those hookers, either start or end your trip with two nights at Tabacon in Arenal. One of the most romantic places on earth.
Best time of year is Feb thru April. Perfect weather.
Living abroad is what you make of it....take advantage of what surrounds you and treat people there like you would want others treating you...
The economy is taking a hit just like everywhere in the world....
You can get a hooker for less than a buck if you are into that sort of thing.
I have known guys who go down to Costa Rica for the fishing, but never get out of the Del Rey....fishing poles never left the room...
If you want to live in a nice house, in a good neighborhood thats SAFE, and drive a nice car, and eat well, you'll pay.
If you want to live like a everyday "Tico" (not that there's anything wrong with that) live in a NOT so safe place, eat "casado" 3 times a day, well yeah, I guess you'll save a couple of bucks.
I'd rather travel in Costa Rica than anywhere in Mexico...way much safer.
If you are with a wife, gf, or one of those hookers, either start or end your trip with two nights at Tabacon in Arenal. One of the most romantic places on earth.
Best time of year is Feb thru April. Perfect weather.