Living in Costa Rica

Videos and resources that may be helpful for those living in Costa Rica or those that hope to live in Costa Rica one day.

Costa Rica Residency paths 2026- A guide

What are the paths to Residency inCosta Rica in 2026? Some things are the same, some things have changed. If you are a perpetual tourist you may want to get busy on getting residency, see why in this video.
*Free Costa Rica Residency Guide*
https://www.uvitaday.com/costaricaresidencyguide

The 4 Main Ways to Get Residency in Costa Rica

If you want to skip the “border runs” and legally call Costa Rica home, here are the four most common pathways:

1. Pensionado (Retirees): Proving a guaranteed, lifetime pension of at least $1,000 USD a month (like Social Security).

2. Rentista (Passive Income): Perfect if you aren’t retired yet. You need a proven passive income of $2,500 USD a month for two years, or a lump-sum deposit of $60,000 USD in a local bank.

3. Inversionista (Investors): Investing a minimum of $150,000 USD in Costa Rican real estate, a local business, or approved projects.

4. Vínculo (Family): Fast-tracked residency if you marry a Costa Rican citizen or have a child born in the country.

The Bottom Line: Most of these start as temporary residency. After three years, you can apply for permanent status. Just tell your viewers to get their background checks and birth certificates apostilled before making the move!
*Free Costa Rica Residency Guide*
https://www.uvitaday.com/costaricaresidencyguide

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Costa Rica Morning- A walk to the River- a talk about life here

Costa Rica Morning- A walk to the River- a talk about life here
One of my favorite things about Costa Rica is waking up with the early ,morning. The air is cool and fresh and the animals of the jungle start their early morning symphony. Today we take a walk down to the river and talk about life.

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Every thing you know about Costa Rica is wrong!

Every thing you know about Costa Rica is wrong!
Everything your friends told you about Costa Rica is wrong, everything you have read on social media is wrong, all the videos you have watched, they are all wrong. At the same time the information is also 100% correct, watch this episode of Costa Rica Story to understand how that can be true.
We will cover sources of information, processing information, tick time, myths about Costa Rica and how egos sometimes get in the way. We also talk about some of the most often misunderstood topics, like immigration in Costa Rica.

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Uvita Costa Rica walking Tour South of the bridge- Drone footage included

Uvita Costa Rica walking Tour South of the bridge- Drone footage included. We go on a walk in Uvita Costa Rica to see some of the stores restaurants and other businesses in town. Uvita has many pharmacies, sodas, cafes, banks, specialty stores, furniture shops,schools, doctors, banks, tour companies. We just scratch the surface in this boots on the ground walking tour, including drone footage to help you get a real feel for the little town of Uvita Costa Rica. This time south of the bridge over the rio Uvita with a special stop at Artifice!

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May 2026 Living in Costa Rica Life Update

May 2026 Living in Costa Rica Life Update
What has been happening with my life here is Costa Rica? I have many cool and interesting projects in the works here in Costa Rica and and thinking about a trip back to the USA soon. Real Estate is becoming a bigger part of what I do here as you will see in the next few months here.
Covering things happening in Costa Rica, including my life here will still be the main driving force of this channel, but real estate will also be a part of what we will features .

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Uvita Costa Rica Walking Tour 2026- also includes drone footage

We go on a walk in Uvita Costa Rica to see some of the stores restaurants and other businesses in town. Uvita has many pharmacies, sodas, cafes, banks, specialty stores, furniture shops,schools, doctors, banks, tour companies. We just scratch the surface in this boots on the ground walking tour, including drone footage to help you get a real feel for the little town of Uvita Costa Rica.

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My Drone is back- Happy News!

My Drone seems to be working again after being out of service for over a year. I hope to be able to get out and film some more beautiful Costa Rica landscaped now!

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Uvita Costa Rica Day Adventure!🇨🇷

Uvita Costa Rica Day Adventure!🇨🇷
Come and explore Uvita Costa Rica in a fun and exciting way by experiencing the Uvita Day Adventure. We can visit waterfalls, sea caves, beaches, butterfly garden, farmers market, local businesses. It’s never too late to come and experience the Uvita Day Adventure

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Authentic Costarican offer from Cafe Don Emilio at El Mercado Bahia Ballena
Authentic Costarican offer from Cafe Don Emilio at El Mercado Bahia Ballena
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A passion for Cacao - making chocolate
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A passion for Cacao - making chocolate https://youtu.be/2BVfJne_g-w
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Costa Rica Residency event #costarica #residency #expat #uvita #immigrationlawyer
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San Isidro Costa Rica Road Trip on Ruta 243
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