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Costa Rica is hell for a lot of people that I know of. They tell me all the time:
Hell, it’s beautiful here – hell, the food is excellent here – hell, the women are beautiful here – hell, I’m having a great time; Costa Rica is paradise.
Young people and senior citizens come here on vacation and are sold to the country instantly; they return repeatedly until they take the big step: let’s move to Costa Rica.
People from all over the world retire or start a new life in this country. I did that, too, in 1980. Some love it here, and others don’t find that happy life they expected to see. But if you do all the right things, your chances to succeed are much better than if you get off on the wrong foot.
Many don’t realize how difficult it can be to move to a new country, where they speak another language than yours, and do things differently than you are used to. Going on your face after moving is the easy part. At GoDutch Realty, we help you to keep going, and enjoy it. We’re here to give you the Ultimate Costa Rica Real Estate Experience for FREE, at no cost.
So, will it be Costa Rica paradise or hell for you? That is your decision! Learn now how to make it paradise and live happily ever after.
No matter where you live
It’s in your power to make your paradise or your hell, no matter where you live. Costa Rica has so much to offer and is the happiest place on the planet over and over again. Isn’t that a great start?
I have been blogging since 2012, and they’ve been an incredible help for those thinking of moving here. Some moved elsewhere since, and still read them. I’m sure you don’t want to be one of those to move back again too soon. Here are a few tips to start with.
- Slow down, and start enjoying life.
- Yes, some of us have a different mindset.
- Don’t get involved with politics anymore. You now live here.
- Accept the fact that we’re not all as smart as you are.
- Learn one Spanish word a day. Show that you are a great guest of the country by learning their language.
- Don’t treat the locals like shit; they’re humans too.
- Be patient, bring a book.
- Don’t be arrogant or ignorant.
- Trust your instinct.
- Do not run when you don’t like something; learn and adapt.
- Don’t complain about everything on Facebook.
- Be happy!
Great feedback
Erin, Arden, Paul, and Nadine have a few comments that you’ll like:
Run at the first sign
Costa Rica is too jarring for some people, which came as quite a shock to me. Of course I know there are people who are too fragile to travel or maybe they just lack the desire. I’m talking about people with dreams of traveling who come here and run at the first sign of a different culture. By Erin.
More challenges and adventures
All of those “qualities” about living in Costa Rica that might be taken as negatives can also be taken simply as part of the challenges and adventures of living in a foreign country. By Arden.
Learn to have a ball
Enjoy the simple things in life, count your cash, get your Social Security, and go where it’s cheaper, reinvent yourself and begin a whole new, adventurous phase of your life, scale down, live within your means, and learn to have a ball! Making these choices doesn’t have to be a bad thing, nor a sacrifice.
It’s a good, positive thing. We believe that less can be more and we try to live it. We realize that our way is not the way for everyone. There are as many lifestyles in the world as there are people in it. By Paul.
A big sloth hug
I promised myself I wouldn’t judge and to not compare every little thing to the states. And if you walk into an adventure with that mindset, it returns by reaching out and giving you a great big bear hug. Or for Costa Rica purposes…a big sloth hug. It was the best thing I have ever done in my life…and I’m hoping that this adventure sticks for a while!! By Nadine.
You wouldn’t be reading this blog if you were looking for a lifestyle like this couch potato in the picture. The ball is in your court now, and we’ll try to help you play it.
Contact us now to look at houses for sale and rent before moving to Costa Rica.
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