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Final days of first 3 months

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February 2nd 2006
Our 90-day tourist visa is about up so we have to leave the country for at least 72 hours. We will be heading back to the States for about 2 weeks. Time to reflect on how we feel about Costa Rica and whether or not to return and also whether we want to go to the trouble to apply for residency. The country is absolutely beautiful; we feel so lucky to be living here. We have met some wonderful peop ... read more

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more