Your new life in Costa Rica

starts here!

Personalized scouting, relocation planning, school enrollment and ongoing support.

Our Story

We’ve been in your shoes!

We’re Aaron and Patrick — longtime friends who met in Denver more than a decade ago. Drawn to Costa Rica’s rhythm and values, Aaron made the move during the pandemic. Patrick and his family followed soon after. As immigrants ourselves, we know how overwhelming a move like this can feel.

Today, we live in different regions of Costa Rica, but we’re united by a shared mission: helping other families navigate the journey to a new life abroad with honesty, heart, and real-world experience. If Costa Rica is calling to you, we’re here to help make it a reality — and support your family every step of the way.

How We Help

Find the Right Place to Call Home

Costa Rica is diverse — mountains, beaches, cities, and small towns each offer a different rhythm of life. Our customized scouting trips are designed to help you experience daily life like a local, not a tourist. From visiting neighborhoods, schools, markets, and community hubs, to dining out and exploring local “must see” sights, we focus on discovering places you might want to call home.

School Placement

Discover the Right School with Confidence

Selecting a school abroad can be overwhelming. Our school placement program is customized to your family’s needs, using our proprietary databases and a dedicated consultant to guide the process. We help you explore different curriculums, tour schools, and meet other families—ensuring you choose the right educational and lifestyle fit in Costa Rica.

Relocation Support

Land Smoothly and Thrive

Relocation is more than a move — it’s a transition into a whole new way of life. We support you with everything from residency applications and housing searches to setting up banking, cell service, transportation, and community networks. With us by your side, you won’t just arrive — you’ll belong.

Discovering Your Pura Vida

Mike and Judy

Wisconsin to Atenas

Patrick and Aaron were patient and supportive during the entire process of scouting and relocating. We couldn't have done this without them.

And we’re grateful to Benjamin for finding the apartment for us in Atenas! He’s

really great!

Liz and Joe

From Texas to Guanacaste

So far we've gotten a long-term rental, figured out international health insurance, mail forwarding services, are about to have a car purchased, found the Tamarindo version of Trader Joe's, got our son's school squared away, and are slowly improving our Spanish, Not bad for our first month! Thank you, You Pura Vida.

Derek and Catherine

North Carolina

It was an amazing trip and we have a much better idea of how it will be when we're living here.

Thank you for the scouting report and recommendations - Such good information

Your new life in Costa Rica starts here!

Learn how you can join over 150,000 international residents who currently make this tropical paradise their home! Let us assist you in discovering your slice of Pura Vida and turning it into your new home!

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