Already living in Costa Rica — or planning your move?
Costa Rica is easier and more enjoyable when you know the right people.
Costa Rica Expat Compass is a positive, practical English-speaking community for expats, future expats, residents and trusted local businesses across the country.
Inside you can:
🌴 Meet people living in your area
🌴 Ask questions and learn from people who live here
🌴 Join our weekly live meetups
🌴 Find trusted local professionals and recommendations
🌴 Share your experience and help others
🌴 Learn the exact 9 steps we used to move our family to Costa Rica
🌴 Promote your local business in our dedicated commercial spaces
Real questions and honest experiences are welcome.
Personal attacks, endless complaining and spam are not.
Founding membership is currently $3/month for individuals and business owners.
Founding business members lock in the $3 rate before new commercial memberships increase to $49/month.
Dirk & Muriel
Living in Costa Rica since 2018