How to get your Costa Rica driver’s license, the Easy way.

Any legal paperwork in Costa Rica can be a real pain. Long lines, a million hoops to jump through and just when you think you have every document you could possibly need they ask for another one, original and certified photocopy. Getting your CR driver’s license could be another classic headache, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you need to know:

If you have a valid driver’s license from a foreign country then the process is pretty simple. You need

Your valid driver’s license. Original and photocopy
Full physical examination. Just ask your doctor for a physical for your driver’s license and you’ll get exactly what you need.
Passport with a current tourist visa, permanent residency card or

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Heredia Costa Rica: The City of Flowers

Heredia Costa Rica: The City of Flowers

Heredia is known as La ciudad de las Flores. Why? There’s two stories. One is that all of Heredia’s women are as beautiful as flowers. The other story is that due to its nearly perfect climate, flowers are always in full bloom. Personally, I believe both may be true.

The city of Heredia (usually referred to by locals as Heredia Centro), is the capital of the province by the same name. Heredia Centro is one of Costa Rica’s larger cities, similar to San Jose in size but more laid-back. The center of town is of course Parque Central, which is surrounded by old colonial buildings now used as government offices, as well as restaurants and shops. A short walk Read more

Two Popular Costa Rican Investment Opportunities

Two Popular Costa Rican Investment Opportunities

Why are so many people investing in Costa Rica right now? In recent years, Costa Rica’s economic growth has been largely aided by foreign investors. Due to this Costa Rica is very open to anyone who is willing to invest in a venture that will further the growth of the local economy. Investors remain interested in Costa Rica due to high education standards, political and economic stability. Many are investing in property and tourism which bring in large profits both for Costa Rica and the investor.

Property prices are rising rapidly in Costa Rica, particularly land close to the coast. When considering investing in property consider areas that have potential for tourism or that are currently being developed for that Read more

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