Costa Rica - Moving In

One of the most common questions I've been asked is how did you do it? How did you move to a country where the culture, food and most importantly, language is so different? Well, I had a master plan, and looking in retrospect, must admit, was pretty well executed. I will layout this plan in details in the coming weeks.

If I had to come up with the single most important action to settle in comfortably in Costa Rica, it would be moving in with a local family, and listen carefully, because this is the key point, moving in with a family that doesn't speak any of the languages that you speak. This will ensure you go on the fast track to dealing with the language barrier. Starting a business in any country will require you to master the native language. How long should you stay with this family? I would say at least two months. By the end of the two months, you will be speaking well enough to have complete conversations. Where can you find a family to live with? I suggest looking online for homestays in the country you will starting your new company in. You can usually find a homestay for around $250 USD a week, and includes all meals. You should do this no matter your financial situation.