Once you have found a place you like and enjoy. Costa Rica will now be a whole new adventure to you and, to take advantage of any new adventure, you will need a “how to survive list. Although, living in Costa Rica is relatively easy there are a few things that will come in handy.
Hospitals: Costa Rica has very good and reliable health services. Yet if you are not a resident, state hospitals will only provide assistance in case of emergency. These are a list of the best hospitals you can reach while in Costa Rica: Hospital Cima: In Costa Rica, Hospital Cima has one of the biggest varieties of health professionals, so they are most likely to help you with any problem you may have. Emergencies: 2208-1144. Tel: (506) 2208-1000 Fax: (506) 2208-1001You can check out their website www.hospitalcima.com.Hospital Clinica Biblica: This is another well staffed hospital and they are very used to having patients from different countries. Their phone numbers are (506) 2522-1000 and toll free: 8000-911-0800. You can check their options for international patients following this link http://www.clinicabiblica.com/esp/departamento_internacional.html
Public Transportation: As I have explained before, public transportation in Costa Rica is quite reliable in most cases. Buses are well marked and bus stops are usually well located. Taxi cabs in Costa Rica are red and have marks on the side doors with their plate and province. Only airport taxis are orange. If you are going to use a taxi to move around make sure you check if their plate in the side door is real. This is what it should look like:
Banks and Currency exchange: Costa Rica has two types of banking entities: estate banks and private banking, yet both are managed by the Banco Central de Costa Rica. If you need to check on exchange rates, check theirs first since it is the most accurate. For business, Costa Rica has different choice on different banks regardless the type of bank, my recommendation: use a bank that has international affiliates you are familiar with.
This information is just to get you started. I will be adding more tips as the blog goes along and help you get around easily so you can be comfortable on your knew environment, also to help you find the best Costa Rica property you can have.
