Expat Profiles in Costa Rica
The world is more connected than ever before, with people constantly on the move across borders, creating new lives for themselves abroad. Expatriates, or "expats" as they are commonly known, come from all walks of life and backgrounds. They make the decision to relocate abroad for a multitude of reasons—career opportunities, a lower cost of living, a thirst for adventure, or even love. Some uproot permanently, while others are temporary residents living abroad for a fixed period.
No two expats are alike, with backgrounds as diverse as the locales they populate. The corporate expat follows an overseas job assignment and the entrepreneurial go-getter spots business potentials in new markets. The romantic expat moves countries to be with a partner from abroad, diving headfirst into their new family's culture and traditions.