Moving to Costa Rica - Uncommon Tips You Won't Find Anywhere Else (15 Years Experience)

From humidity, bugs, pet health, power outages to real dangers; we've got a crash course in tropical living to help you get a good start.

While moving to a tropical destination is full of up-sides:
Beautiful beaches
Swimming and snorkeling
Activities like sailing and fishing
Sunset cocktails
Lively music and dancing

There are a few downsides that while very manageable will come with a learning curve if you’ve always lived somewhere more temperate.

HUMIDITY

* Invest in a few humidity control packs for closets, cabinets and small spaces and change them regularly.
* Install a little fan in the closet to circulate air.
* Separate the hanging clothes enough so they are not touching.
* You can store folded clothes in suction bags as long as the clothes are clean when they go in.
* Rotate clothes washing frequently, doing small loads instead of waiting for clothes to accumulate (a laundry hamper is a prime clothes deterioration station and also a haven for scorpions, just saying) and above all make sure they are as clean and dry as possible before storing.
* Typical houses don’t usually have hot running water for the washing machine (assuming you are blessed enough to even have one!) so for undergarments give them a wash in some hot, hot water and a little extra scrubbing or bleach to get them really clean.

Electronics

Corrosion

Important paperwork

BUGS

KEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE

POWER OUTAGES

REAL DANGER - Short and sweet

Plummeting bowling balls

Rip tides

We will end on a happier note: Mangos!

With this knowledge, plus the other tips and tricks everyone else is sharing about theft, medical care, residency etc. your move to paradise will be a breeze.

Cheers! And happy travels!

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