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The Simple Act of Uttering This 4-letter Word can Change a Life in Costa Rica. Just Say, "HOLA" More Often!
Skip’s Viewpoint – The Expat From Florida Skip had lived in Florida long enough to know three things: Smiling at strangers makes them suspicious. Waving at strangers makes them more suspicious. Saying hello to strangers means you’re either running for office, crazy or selling something. So when Skip arrived in Costa Rica, he brought that same “don’t-make-eye-contact” philosophy with him. But it didn’t last long. One morning, he was wandering through a small mountain town, pr

Skip and Tere
Nov 23, 20254 min read


Costa Rica's Major Immigration Revolution: How 2025's Visa Changes Are Reshaping Expat Life in Paradise
The era of perpetual tourism is ending – here's what every expat needs to know about Costa Rica's biggest immigration overhaul in decades. Expert Collaboration: This comprehensive immigration analysis was developed in partnership with William 'Skip' Licht (Costa Rica immigration specialist, WhatsApp: 1-754-423-8823 , costaricagoodnews@gmail.com ) and Oscar Hernandez of Expat Legal Advisors (Local: +506 8543-7650 , legal@expatlegaladvisors.com ), ensuring you receive accurat

Teresita Alfaro
Oct 30, 20256 min read
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