Playa Jaco, Costa Rica
What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Playa Jaco. They wrote...
"Adjusting to a new culture, making friends, language barriers, learning the local customs, understanding the currency and new forms of payment, renting or buying a home, finding employment opportunities, navigating the healthcare system, and handling bureaucracy can all be challenging for expats," said a member in Playa Jaco, Costa Rica.
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"The most challenging aspects in Costa Rica is learning to leave the mentality of "how things are done" back home. Costa Ricans are proud of their independence! You may have an idea on how to get things done or how it should be done. Leave that thinking behind. You may make a casual commment or suggestion and this is encouraged. However, it is important not to humiliate or act superior. Costa Ricans want to keep their culture alive and wherein there are interested in other cultures, they are very proud and independent of their own. It is important to adapt and not try to control or change your new homeland. Remember as an expat you are still a guest," remarked another expat who made the move to Playa Jaco , Costa Rica.
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- What should I pack when moving to Playa Jaco?
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- Will I be able to find a job in Playa Jaco?
- What is life like in Playa Jaco?
- What do expats in Playa Jaco appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Playa Jaco?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Playa Jaco accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Playa Jaco like?
- What are healthcare services like in Playa Jaco?
- What are medical services in Playa Jaco like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Playa Jaco?
- What are emergency services like in Playa Jaco?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Playa Jaco?
- How are local medical facilities in Playa Jaco?
- As a foreigner living in Playa Jaco, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Playa Jaco, newcomers to Playa Jaco would love to hear your answer to this question.
