What do expats find most challenging?

We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Playa Jaco. They wrote...

"The most challenging aspects in Costa Rica is learning to leave the mentality of "how things are done" back home. Costa Ricans are proud of their independence! You may have an idea on how to get things done or how it should be done. Leave that thinking behind. You may make a casual commment or suggestion and this is encouraged. However, it is important not to humiliate or act superior. Costa Ricans want to keep their culture alive and wherein there are interested in other cultures, they are very proud and independent of their own. It is important to adapt and not try to control or change your new homeland. Remember as an expat you are still a guest," explained one expat living in Playa Jaco , Costa Rica.

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"Adjusting to a new culture, making friends, language barriers, learning the local customs, understanding the currency and new forms of payment, renting or buying a home, finding employment opportunities, navigating the healthcare system, and handling bureaucracy can all be challenging for expats," said another expat in Playa Jaco, Costa Rica.