We have outstanding veterinarians in Costa Rica. But note that anyone can call themselves a vet so you have to be careful that your vet is actually a vet and not just someone that has hung up a sign that has no license.
Our vet Juan Carlos with Pet Cafe I believe to be one of [...]
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We have 7 pets which would make us what you call animal lovers. Two Akita’s, Ti and Taubi. Taubi weighs right at 150 lbs and looks more like a big bear than a dog but he is also sick. He has what our vet calls Michael Jackson skin disease where he is turning white from [...]
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To open a bank account in Costa Rica, you will need a letter from your bank in the US stating that you are in good standing with the bank. You will also need a copy of your passport and a letter of recommendation from someone in good standing with a bank here in Costa Rica. [...]
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We are a family of 5. John, Angela, TaraJon, Sladyn & Ronan living in Costa Rica for 5 years now. In this catagory I will share with you little antidotes about our lives here in Costa Rica.
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I have a Guardian Angel who watches over me
She knows everything I do –Where I go, and what I see.
Sometimes she’s on my shoulder, or beside me in the car
I know she’s taking care of me at home, or traveling afar.
The still soft voice I sometimes hear is my Angel, guiding me -
How close I [...]
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When given directions, you will no doubt hear the word ‘Semaforo’ several times. This means traffic light.
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This woman was skiing down a ski hill that was new to her. Eager to get going, she missed a sign that would have directed her safely. As she turned a corner, suddenly a man dressed all in black – a tall man with a commanding presence — dark hair and eyes, stood right in [...]
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It is common to exchange gifts for many different reasons in Costa Rica. If invited to a person’s home, a bottle of wine, bouquet of flowers or chocolates are appropriate gifts. If giving flowers, avoid lilies, which are used at funerals. I made the mistake of giving lillies (my favorite flower) to a friend for [...]
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Costa Rica food is a fusion cuisine. It combines elements of culinary traditions from Africa, Italy, France, China, and Spain, flavored by traditional grains (rice, corn, and beans), roots (cassava, taro roots, sweet potatoes), spices (coriander, garlic, annatto, saffron, parsley, oregano, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper), oils (olive oil, vegetable oil, and lard), sauces (Lizano, [...]
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Escazu is one of the oldest settlements in the country, it is also one of the most up-to-date and sophisticated places to live. This is considered the most prestigious place to live in Costa Rica which is also home to the well-known Country Day School.
Only 15 minutes from San Jose but worlds apart in terms [...]
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