Relocation Support in Costa Rica
Move with confidence, settle in seamlessly.
Relocating to Costa Rica isn’t just about moving your things, it’s about building a new life. And for many – that is daunting. At Your Pura Vida, we provide personalized relocation plans, vetted local connections, and hands-on support so your transition is smooth, efficient, and stress-free.
Full plan for housing, transport, legal, animals, shipping and daily needs
Trusted network of lawyers, realtors, and service providers
Step-by-step relocation roadmap with timelines
Guidance on healthcare enrollment, banking, and utilities
Support before, during, and after your move
Why Relocation Support Matters
Even if you’ve visited Costa Rica before, living here full-time comes with unique challenges different from moving to/living in other countries, including legal requirements, housing searches, and cultural adjustments that can overwhelm even the most prepared movers. We help you avoid delays, costly mistakes, and stress so you can focus on enjoying your new life.
How We Help You Relocate
Profile
We start by understanding your lifestyle, goals, and priorities through a detailed onboarding process.
Plan
We create a custom relocation roadmap – covering housing, legal steps, and local services – with clear timelines so nothing gets overlooked.
Move
We’re by your side for the logistics, troubleshooting, and unexpected challenges that come up during your transition.
Support
We’re here beyond move-in, helping you handle the challenges, questions, and adjustments of settling into a new country.
The Part No One Talks About
Relocating to Costa Rica isn’t just a checklist of tasks — it’s the first few weeks and months when the excitement mixes with the unknown. In this video, we open up about what really matters once you arrive: how to adapt quickly, avoid costly missteps, and create a life that works for the long haul. We share how we stay with you through the messy middle — after the movers leave, but before you feel completely settled — so you can navigate each step with confidence, community, and a clear path forward.
Our Network of Vetted Service Pros
Real Estate
Finding the perfect realtor or property manager.
Immigration
Working with the best immigration attorney for your specific situation.
Schools
Choosing the right school (private or public) for your family's needs.
Movers
What to move to Costa Rica vs. what to buy here locally.
Health Care
Navigating the public and private health system, insurance and doctors.
Business
Starting or buying a business and working with the right professionals.
Banking
Picking the right bank and navigating how to do business with it.
Transportation
Buying a car, insuring it and finding a repair shop.
Special Needs
Is your situation is unique? Let us help you.
Ready to take the next step to move to Costa Rica?
It all starts with a free 25-minute video call.
Relocation That Gives Back
Relocating to Costa Rica is more than a move, it’s a chance to build a meaningful life. At Your Pura Vida, we help you settle in responsibly: learning Spanish, supporting local businesses, hiring locally, and contributing to your community. Our goal is relocation that’s good for you and good for Costa Rica.
Discover Your Pura Vida
Why Choose Your Pura Vida?
We live here.
Real, on-the-ground experience in multiple regions of Costa Rica.
We’re honest.
No sugarcoating, no one-size-fits-all pitch.
We’re responsible.
Relocation that supports communities and the environment.
We’re immigrants, too.
We help you not make the same mistakes we (and so many others) did.
We empower you.
We give you the tools and confidence to navigate life here on your own.