Insider Secrets

Who this is for: Senior homeowners in Costa Rica, absentee owners, and adult children in the U.S. or Canada keeping an eye on a parent’s home from afar. What this solves: Small issues that become expensive repairs, safety risks, and the stress of not knowing what condition a home is really in.When to reach out: When a property is occupied by an older adult, sits empty part of the year, or depends on vendors you cannot easily supervise. A ceiling stain in May can become roof d

You walk into a Costa Rica pharmacy with a pounding headache. You know exactly what you need — the same medication you've taken for 30 years back home. But when you ask for it, you're met with blank stares. "No tenemos eso." Sound familiar? You're not alone. Every week, I receive calls from frustrated expats who can't find their medications in Costa Rica. The truth is: Costa Rica pharmacies have most of the medications you need — they just go by different names. After 15+ yea