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bring a little Costa Rica into your home!

These are print-on-demand which means they are “made-to-order”. Please review the refund policy on each item prior to ordering. Thank you for supporting my small business!

(At this time, shipping is only available in the US)

For my recommended moving “must-haves”, click here!

  • Color Morphing Mug: I Love Costa Rica

    Color Morphing Mug: I Love Costa Rica

    $13.99
  • Color Morphing Mug: Save Our Sloths

    Color Morphing Mug: Save Our Sloths

    $13.99
  • Costa Rica Heart Organic Women's T-Shirt

    Costa Rica Heart Organic Women’s T-Shirt

    $34.99 – $37.99
  • Cotton Canvas Tote Bag: Save Our Sloths!

    Cotton Canvas Tote Bag: Save Our Sloths!

    $23.99
  • Doormat: Costa Rica and US flags

    Doormat: Costa Rica and US flags

    $39.99
  • Doormat: I love Costa Rica

    Doormat: I love Costa Rica

    $39.99
  • Doormat: Living la buena vida

    Doormat: Living la buena vida

    $39.99
  • Doormat: Out of the rat race, into slow, simple living

    Doormat: Out of the rat race, into slow, simple living

    $39.99
  • Doormat: Viva Costa Rica

    Doormat: Viva Costa Rica

    $39.99
  • I left my heart in Costa Rica: Organic Women's Classic T-Shirt

    I left my heart in Costa Rica: Organic Women’s Classic T-Shirt

    $34.99 – $37.99
  • Living la vida buena: Organic Women's Classic T-Shirt

    Living la vida buena: Organic Women’s Classic T-Shirt

    $34.99 – $37.99
  • My Heart is in Costa Rica: Unisex District® Re-Tee®

    My Heart is in Costa Rica: Unisex District® Re-Tee®

    $23.99 – $31.99
  • Solo Bueno! Organic Unisex Classic T-Shirt

    Solo Bueno! Organic Unisex Classic T-Shirt

    $34.99 – $37.99
  • Viva Costa Rica (dark colors): Unisex District® Re-Tee®

    Viva Costa Rica (dark colors): Unisex District® Re-Tee®

    $23.99 – $31.99
  • Viva Costa Rica! Organic Unisex Classic T-Shirt

    Viva Costa Rica! Organic Unisex Classic T-Shirt

    $34.99 – $37.99

costaricaexpatexpert

Relocation counselor and life abroad mentor. Supporting expats who want to make their dream a reality. Award winning author: Rich Coast Collection

Alongside the challenges of moving to another coun Alongside the challenges of moving to another country, culture, language… there is also magic to be found in the everyday.

#costarica #movingtocostaricasimplified #expatlife #movingabroad #expatsincostarica #livingabroad #livingincostarica #howtomovetocostarica
I first visited Costa Rica nearly 20 years ago. I’ve lived here full-time since 2012.
This country has shaped so much of who I am.
And what I see unfolding breaks my heart.
It isn’t just change. It’s loss.
Of land. Of culture. Of connection.
And too often, it’s driven by people who arrive with privilege and no understanding of what they’re doing.
I believe, deeply, that moving abroad should come with humility, not entitlement.
Curiosity, not control. Respect, not reinvention.
That loving a place means learning from it – not trying to shape it in your own image.
I’ve known the signs of gentrification for a long time.
But this past year, in a new location, the pace and intensity have been unlike anything I’ve experienced before.
The same traits, repeating.
Behaviors that don’t just miss the mark, they cause harm.
To the country. To the pueblos. To the people who’ve always lived here.
And it made me deeply sad.
So I gave those traits a name: IWEE(A)P
Ignorant. Wealthy. Entitled. Exclusive. Arrogant. Privileged.
It’s not just behavior. It’s impact.
It’s a form of modern colonization: subtle, pervasive, and deeply harmful.
I’ve started putting all of this into words.
What I’ve seen. What’s changing.
And what it means to live abroad without ignoring the history, the people, or the impact of our presence in this country we have the privilege to call home.

#costarica #movingtocostaricasimplified #expatlife #movingabroad #expatsincostarica #livingabroad #livingincostarica #howtomovetocostarica #beagoodexpat
Monday morning musing: Mother’s Day is not in Ma Monday morning musing: Mother’s Day is not in May.

If you want to learn about the holidays in Costa Rica and how to integrate and respect this country when you move here, please pick up a copy of my book, Moving to Costa Rica Simplified. Available on Amazon. Link in bio. 

#costarica #movingtocostaricasimplified #expatlife #movingabroad #expatsincostarica #livingabroad #beagoodexpat #livingincostarica #howtomovetocostarica
I tested out the new free shipping option from Ama I tested out the new free shipping option from Amazon. I ordered three books, as import fees on books are super low.

Here's how it went:
April 9th: Order placed
April 12th: Order shipped
April 16th: Cleared customs
April 22nd: Order delivered to my house

NB: Many items are still restricted (even books) and can't be shipped at all. Some items can be shipped but the "free shipping" option doesn't apply.

#costarica #movingtocostaricasimplified #expatlife #movingabroad #expatsincostarica #livingabroad #livingincostarica #howtomovetocostarica
There’s so much we can learn from nature! This i There’s so much we can learn from nature! This is Costa Rica’s national bird, the clay colored thrush. I call it the mythical rain bird 😊 There is a sweet myth that says when you hear its lovely song, rain is coming. 

#costarica #movingtocostaricasimplified #expatlife #movingabroad #expatsincostarica #livingabroad #ad #livingincostarica #howtomovetocostarica
It’s been one year since Moving to Costa Rica Si It’s been one year since Moving to Costa Rica Simplified was published - and as life (and laws) do, a few things have shifted.

If you already have the book, thank you. I promised to keep you informed, and I’ve just added key updates so you’re not relying on outdated info.

💌 If you’re in my email community, check your inbox.
📖 If not, flip to the Preface in your copy. There’s a link to access your reader gifts - and on that same page with the gifts, you’ll now find a section with the latest updates.

Haven't bought the book yet? Now is the perfect time :) Grab your copy on Amazon... link in bio.

I’ll always do my best to ensure you're updated, supported, and one step ahead on this journey.
-Chrissy

#costarica #movingtocostaricasimplified #expatlife #movingabroad #expatsincostarica #livingabroad #livingincostarica #howtomovetocostarica
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