Before we learn to read and write, we learn to speak. When you know what sounds right, then everything else is easy. Using the conversational approach to Spanish language learning is the quickest and easiest approach because it’s the same way we learn language as children. Dr. Pumseleur’s approach focuses on the following. Graduated Recall […]
U.S. and Costa Rican Taxes: Too Often Neglected by Expats
Two often quoted, but highly deceptive facts you might hear from someone “selling” Costa Rica is that Costa Rica does not tax income from foreign sources and that U.S. citizens abroad are entitled to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion ($97,600 for 2013). Both statements are accurate, but can be misleading to those considering relocation abroad. […]
Illegal foreigners arrested in hotel room with $585,000
Four foreigners, two men and two women, were arrested on Thursday when authorities found $585,000 in cash in the room they rented in a hotel and determined they had entered Costa Rica illegally. The investigation started on Wednesday when the San Jose Municipal police responded to a report of suspicious activity at the hotel, Luz […]
Costa Rica tour dates announced for Ana Torroja, Michael Bolton and Natalie Cole
This morning, the producer of RPMTV concerts announced a series of international concerts for 2014, with presentations by Ana Torroja, Michael Bolton and Natalie Cole at the Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu. Torroja – February 14 Bolton – April 2 Cole – July 9 Tickets for two of the three shows are on sale on the […]
Immigration Explains Renewal Periods for Resident Cedula
Foreigners that become legal residents in Costa Rica are required to keep current their cedula or identification document. The cedula renewal, which can cost up to $123, depending on immigration status can be done directly with immigration or with certain branches of the Banco de Costa Rica (BCR). In a recent article in crhoy.com, immigration […]
Banking Update Required: BN Has Online System
An article today in AM Costa Rica warned bank account holders of a year-end impending deadline to complete a form and update personal information. Similar reports have been published in the Spanish-language press since September. Those who fail to update their information risk having their accounts closed. Account holders at Banco Nacional have an option […]