Can Kids Go to School in Costa Rica? Real Experience From a Family of Five Short answer: yes — and your kids will probably adapt faster than you do. When we decided to enroll our three sons in Costa Rican public school, I had approximately one thousand questions and exactly zero certainty. None of them spoke Spanish. We had no local connections. The enrollment paperwork was in a language we were still fumbling through with Google Translate and embarrassing optimism. What followed was one of the most unexpectedly smooth experiences of our entire family relocation — and one of the best things we have ever done for our kids. Why We Chose Public School Over International School The easy answer would have been an international or bilingual private school. There are several in Costa Rica, they're accustomed to expat families, and they conduct classes in English. Problem solved. But that felt like moving to Costa Rica and then building a bubble around ourselves. The whole...

After tons of research we have gone half hog, and opted for a 6 months on (Caribbean side, Costa Rica), 6 months off (Maine, USA) option for a variety of reasons including— simplicity of the 6 month passport stamp, ability to work for higher wages in the USA, and the simple fact that Maine island summers ain’t bad…! So, you’re thinking about packing up your life and heading to Costa Rica? Good call. With its tropical beaches, lush rainforests, and laid-back  pura vida  lifestyle, this Central American gem is a dream destination for expats, retirees, and adventurous families alike. But before you start Googling “how to move a dog internationally” or “do sloths make good pets” (spoiler: they don’t… and leave them alone!), you need to figure out  where  in Costa Rica you actually want to live. Let’s break it down, region by region, so you can find your perfect slice of paradise—without accidentally moving next door to a howler monkey that screams at 5 AM. San José &...