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Costa Rica – Education and Schools

Costa Rica boasts one of the most robust education systems in Central America, with a literacy rate of roughly 97–98% and a constitutional dedication to free, compulsory schooling that stretches back over 150 years. Centrally managed and state-funded, the system

Costa Rica – Driving Licenses

Foreign nationals in Costa Rica are permitted to drive using their home country licence for the entire length of their authorised stay — a maximum of 180 days under the 2024 reform of Article 91 (Ley 10591). Once you obtain

Costa Rica – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in Costa Rica means contending with a varied landscape of modern highways, unpaved back-country tracks, and congested city streets — all while driving on the right-hand side. As of 2024, foreign licences remain valid throughout your

Costa Rica – Doctors

Costa Rica gives expats entry into one of the most admired healthcare systems in Latin America — a universally accessible, publicly funded structure run by the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS, commonly called “the Caja”). As soon as you

Costa Rica – Disability

Within Latin America, Costa Rica stands out for its relatively forward-thinking approach to disability rights, built on a foundation of the 1996 Equal Opportunities Law (Law 7600) and strengthened by the country’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights

Costa Rica – Dentists and Dental Treatment

Costa Rica’s dental care landscape operates through a two-track structure: the public Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) restricts its dental coverage to emergency situations for enrolled residents, while the full range of routine and elective procedures is handled by

Costa Rica – Cycling

For cyclists, Costa Rica presents a land of striking contrasts: active riding communities flourish in coastal towns and certain urban centres, and lawmakers have made meaningful legal and infrastructural commitments in recent years, yet dedicated cycling facilities remain inconsistent, road

Costa Rica – Cost of Living

While Costa Rica is considerably more affordable than most economies in Western Europe and North America, it holds the distinction of being the priciest country in Central America. Monthly expenses depend heavily on lifestyle and location, ranging from roughly $1,500

Costa Rica – Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has a strong and growing presence in Costa Rica, yet it functions almost entirely without formal oversight. In contrast to nations like the UK — where specific therapies fall under statutory regulation — Costa Rica

Costa Rica – Citizenship

Costa Rica provides multiple pathways to citizenship, including naturalisation following five or seven years of lawful residency (depending on one’s nationality), citizenship through marriage or civil partnership after two years, citizenship by descent, and birthright citizenship. Dual nationality is fully