Why Every Senior Expat in Costa Rica Needs a Teresita in Their Life
- William "Skip" Licht
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
You Packed the Flip-Flops… But Who’s Handling the Paperwork?
Ahhh, retirement in Costa Rica. You’ve made it. The dream has become reality. Your mornings are filled with tropical bird songs, the scent of freshly brewed local coffee and the occasional curious iguana giving you the side-eye from your porch railing. Life is good… until you realize you have no idea how to pay your electric bill, your Spanish is somewhere between “taco” and “gracias,” and you’re pretty sure the customs guy at the airport still has your favorite pair of orthopedic sandals.
Enter Teresita and her team at Expat Senior Life Management—a group of friendly professionals who basically function as your personal Swiss Army knife of “Oh no, I didn’t think of that!”
Who is Teresita?
She’s part angel, part logistics wizard and part Costa Rican encyclopedia. With decades of experience (including time at the British Embassy), Teresita has helped more expats than mosquitoes have bitten tourists. Whether you're navigating the local healthcare system, figuring out legal residency, or just need someone to explain why your water bill was delivered via carrier pigeon (okay, almost), she’s got your back.
Services That’ll Make You Wonder How You Ever Lived Without Her
Let’s break it down. Teresita and her crew can help you with:
✅ Doctor Appointments & Healthcare Navigation
Don’t know where to go for a check-up? Confused by the difference between “Caja” and “clínica privada”? Don’t worry—Tere will book the appointment, walk you through the system, and even remind you to bring your reading glasses.
✅ Legal Paperwork & Residency Support
Costa Rican bureaucracy is like a sloth: slow-moving, slightly confusing, but kind of adorable once you understand it. Tere knows which forms to file, where to go, and who to bribe (kidding! Pura Vida, remember?).
✅ Transportation Coordination
Need a ride to the embassy or a shuttle to the beach? Teresita can arrange safe, reliable transport—probably with a driver who knows all the best soda stops on the way.
✅ Personal Expat Senior Concierge Services
Groceries delivered, bills paid, documents translated, dogs walked, and someone who knows the difference between coriander and cilantro? Yes, please.
✅ Moving & Settling In Support
She won’t carry your boxes (she’s smart, not superhuman), but she will coordinate the movers, help you unpack, and even suggest which neighbor bakes the best empanadas.
The Pura Vida Life… with Training Wheels
Moving to Costa Rica is like joining a big, warm, tropical family. But even in paradise, things can get a little complicated—especially when you're figuring it out in your 60s, 70s, or beyond. Teresita’s services are not about making you dependent; they’re about empowering you to thrive.
With her help, you can skip the stress and get straight to the hammock, cocktail, or wildlife photography career you always dreamed of.
Senior Expat in Costa Rica: Don’t Wing It—Call Tere
If you're a senior expat in Costa Rica or planning to be one, consider Teresita your tranquilidad en forma humana—your peace of mind in human form.
Call Tere and book a consultation. Just don’t be surprised if she becomes your go-to for everything from government paperwork to restaurant recommendations. Because in Costa Rica, life is sweeter when you’ve got a local superhero on speed dial.