Hello,
Moving to a new place and learning about the culture goes beyond adapting to customs and traditions. The art scene (music, art, literature, and cinematography) is also a big part of discovering a new country.
What are the best ways to learn about the cultural scene in Costa Rica, and how important are the arts in the country?
Did you do a lot of research prior to moving, or was it easy to explore the art scene after your move?
How would you explain the art scene in Costa Rica? What is the most salient art form in the country, that you would recommend for future expats to explore in order to adapt and integrate faster: literature, cinematography, music, etc.?
Which art form and artist most represent the country's culture, and why?
Are there certain activities or places such as art centres that would help to explore the culture in Costa Rica?
Thank you for sharing your experience,
Priscilla
How to discover the cultural scene in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has a thriving art scene. When I moved here almost 40 years ago it was small. But things have changed, expecially around the metropolitan area.
Costa Rican film makers have made several very highly-acclaimed movies.
Art galleries abound.
Just go to the weekend entertiament sections of the Tico Times and La Extra Newspapers and you will see a lot of events listed.
Christopher Howard
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Help!! I am a single male 63 years young on a fixed income.I was planning on moving down in December. And I really want to talk with someone who could help me to understand the different towns location wise cost of living. Which airport to fly in. Just basic stuff. So anyone that has the time and doesn't mind helping out an old vet please get in touch. Thank you. Larry
Hi Larry, You really should not plan on moving here until you've rented here for 6 months or so. Because while it is great for some of us, it is not so great for others and they end up wishing they could move back but sometimes can't for whatever reason.
San Jose (SJO) is the main international airport, then there's Liberia if you're going up to the northwestern area or Guanacaste.
Please tell us whether you are looking to live at the beach, in a big city, small town, or mountain town. Pretty much all the beach towns are small.
We can't help you too much until you tell us what kind of lifestyle you're looking for.
The cost of living is usually more at the beach for the same stuff as in the mountains or central valley.
Are you planning to get a residency here as a "Pensionado"? Or ?
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