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Living in Costa Rica

Reasons WHY…You do NOT go to Costa Rica

A clean bathroom, a proper shower, hot water, and customer service are just a few things I miss…

Allen Richa'rd

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The little things in life matter, and if you are a person that enjoys creature comforts …then living in Costa Rica may not be the ideal place for you.

Image created by the Author — Many Public Bathrooms in the USA have most of these ordinary things.

I think most people, live in a 1st World Country.

In a 1st World Country, the infrastructure is excellent, and the country is highly developed. We’re used to getting things when we need them. Everything is clean and orderly. Everyone is trying to do their best to win you as their customer.

Costa Rica is a 3rd World Country, and while I KNOW that, THAT is a term created many years ago and considered rude by many today… the truth is that Costa Rica is very underdeveloped compared to many countries.

Let’s face it, nobody goes to google and types the words… “is Costa Rica a less developed country.” No, that AIN’T happening! They search the internet for terms like… “is Costa Rica a 3rd world country” and “Costa Rica 3rd World.” So, I don’t need you to tell me Costa Rica is NOT a 3rd world country!

Now, don’t get me wrong….I love Costa Rica and I’ve been living there since Nov 2013. For…

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