orcas06, American expat in Costa Rica

orcas06

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American expat in Costa Rica

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American

Lives in Alajuela

Registration: 15 November 2012

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I was born and raised in NW Washington State near the Canadian border. Attended the U of W for too many years but managed to learn Spanish, got burned out and went South and now here I am almost 40 yrs later and don't regret a minute of it. "Aqui me quedo" as the say in Costa Rica. I live in DulceNombre, La Garita about 9 km from Alajuela, in the country on a nice quinta with fruit trees and all the other good stuff and in the best climate in the world, or so they say.

Interests: internet, anthropology, reading, sports

Costa Rica

USA

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orcas06 replied to a thread

9 years ago

Naturalisation and citizenship in Costa Rica by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Costa Rica? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on ...

I have been a permanent resident of Costa Rica for 40+ years and it has not been necessary to apply for citizenship. I am married to a Costa Rican, retired and have a pension from the Caja and enjoy all the benefits of being a citizen except having ... Read More

orcas06 replied to a thread

9 years ago

Speaking Spanish in Costa Rica by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Costa Rica. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...

Try duoLingo. The app is free on your Smart Phone and it is a very good way to learn a language. FIVE STARS Read More

orcas06 replied to a thread

9 years ago

Speaking Spanish in Costa Rica by Priscilla

I have lived in Costa Rica for 40+ yrs. and speak Spanish quite fluently. When I first arrived here I could get along fairly well due to college Spanish classes but with time and having to support my Costa Rican family I rapidly improved my ... Read More

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9 years ago

brown expats by pinkops

Are there any brown expats there? I came across some disturbing articles recently regarding the brown population and wonder if anyone could tell me more .I was considering retiring there now I don't know.

I don't know where you live in Costa Rica or where you frequent. I supose if you live in a gated expat community you may not see many black (brown) folks. Yes, many black people live in Limon where they were first introduced to help the build ... Read More

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