The Costa Rica Escape Manual 2019

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In this latest edition of The Costa Rica Escape Manual, I dove deep to provide you with the ultimate resource for traveling, moving to, or living in Costa Rica. The manual has been thoroughly reorganized and expanded for easier navigation and enjoyment. With apps, checklists, pictures, and a handy index (in the paperback edition), this guide will have you smiling under a palm tree in no time! This third edition emphasizes "more," featuring updated information on topics such as traveling the country, planning road trips, renting cars, hiring drivers, and my seven lucky rules for avoiding crime. It also covers choosing a place to live, obtaining work permits, starting a business, and getting a driver's license. You'll find guidance on budgeting, paths to residency, opening bank accounts, selecting schools, dental tourism, and property matters. Insights from experts and my own experiences as a happy expat with over ten years in Costa Rica enrich the content. If you're considering opening a business, you'll learn from those who have successfully launched ventures like breweries, bookstores, and yoga centers. My checklists simplify everything from packing and traveling with pets to navigating residency and real estate. Plus, my humorous stories are compiled into one section for your enjoyment. So grab your passport and prepare for the Pura Vida lifestyle waiting for you in Costa Rica!