The first time I stepped on Central American ground, I have to admit I had a bit of a cultural shock. It’s probably nothing compared to someone landing in India, but landing in Costa Rica was a bit overwhelming. After living in Central America for more than six months, I feel like I’ve gotten used to a lot of things I never thought I would have to! Some are great, other not so much. If you’re planning on moving to any Central American country, or simply visit for a few weeks, this is a post you should read so you …
15 Things To Expect When Moving To A Central American Country
Flying to Mexico City
After a long day of rafting and a very loud night (because of the cars in front of the hotel AND Chris snoring), it was time to jump on a plane. We arrived at the airport early and had some time to kill, so we did what we usually do when we don’t have any Wi-Fi: we played card games! (I have a deck in my backpack for when we’re bored…) But that’s not my point. We were flying from SJO (San Juan International Airport) to MEX (Mexico City International Airport) with Interjet. It was my first time flying with …
Rafting in the Pacuare River
After three months in Costa Rica, leaving is not easy. Puerto Viejo has been our home for the past months and we got used to it. We developed a routine that allowed us to have fun and work at the same time. But now, it’s time to get back on the road and start a new adventure! Being digital nomads, leaving people and places behind is something we are going to have to get used to. But we couldn’t leave Puerto Viejo without doing some white river rafting. Exploradores Outdoors offers this great trip. The cool thing about it is …
5 Reasons To Go To Puerto Viejo
There’s not much we don’t like about Puerto Viejo. If we could, we’d definitely stay longer, and the chances that we come back are very high. But not everybody knows about this small town and that’s why I want to sell it to you. So here are my five reasons for coming back in the future. 1. The People You can’t talk about how nice the Ticos are without sharing a story. Here’s what happened to us. Chris was desperately trying to get a coconut in one of those very tall coconut trees in front of our house. He was …
Cost of living in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
With its lush jungle and its warm inhabitant, Puerto Viejo is a small town on the Caribbean coast that actually looks like paradise. How did we find the town? By browsing on Airbnb (get some credits by clicking on the link), looking for a cheap place to stay for three months. We ended up falling in love with a cabina and rented it from November 2014 to January 2015. (Sadly, yes, we almost have to go.) For those who would like to do like us, here is how much it ended up costing us. Prices in Costa Rican Colones and US …