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ADAPTING TO COSTA RICA & DAY TO DAY NECESSITIES

Relocating to Costa Rica does not have to be complicated. We have made the learning experience easier for you to adapt and relocate. Find out where to shop for home decor and accessories, hospitals, moving companies, car rentals, schools, churches, synagogue, internet providers, hardware stores & restaurants. Costa Rica real estate has it All! Review below all the useful providers:

San Jose Hospitals

  • CIMA HOSPITAL – Escazu: Visit HERE
  • HOSPITAL CLINICA BIBLICA – Santa Ana: Visit HERE
  • HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO – Santa Ana: Visit HERE

Grocery Stores

  • Mas x Menos – Escazu & Santa Ana – A premier supermarket – Location HERE
  • Auto Mercado – Escazu & Santa Ana – A premier supermarket – Location HERE
  • Pricesmart –  Escazu & Santa Ana – A premier membship Big-Box retail store- Location HERE

Church Services in English Around the Central Valley

  • St. Mary’s International Chapel – Location here Belen
    English Mass is held at the Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel in Belén. Specific dates and times are typically updated on the Facebook Page
  • International Baptist Church – Location here Escazu
    This church offers English services. Visit their website for schedules: International Baptist Church
  • Union Church – Location here Moravia: A multi-denominational English-speaking church. Details are available at Union Church Costa Rica
  • Israelite Center -Location here Rohrmoser: This Synagogue offers services. Visit their website: Israelite Center
  • Chabad Lubavitch of Costa Rica – Location here Escazu: This Synagogue offers services. Visit their website: Chabad Costa Rica

Fitness and Wellness Centers

Restaurants

From national cuisine to international, Escazu and Santa Ana are home to some of the best restaurants. The menus will please you, the dishes will satisfy you, and the ambiance will charm you! Visit HERE for a list and description of the town favorites.

Internet & Cable Providers

  • KOLBI – A national company. Visit their website for plans and services HERE
  • LIBERTY – A national company. Visit their website for plans and services HERE
  • TELECABLE – A global company. Visit their website for plans and services HERE
  • CLARO – A global company. Visit their website for plans and services HERE

WALL ART & GALLERY

  • FN Art Gallery located here in Lindora. Decorative prints and paintings. Gallery & showroom! “FN Art Gallery brings the finest works of art from around the world to a discerning audience of art lovers.”
  • Enmarcarte located here in Escazu. Decorative prints and paintings. Gallery & showroom!
  • Aliss located here in Escazu.  Decorative wall prints.
  • D’ Art Galeria located here in Escazu. Decorative prints and paintings. Gallery & showroom!

Furniture & Design Stores

  • Casa y Más: Stylish and functional furniture options for every room.
  • KAL Furniture: Custom furniture pieces in Ciudad Colón.
  • La Artistica: High-end designs, including custom furniture. Location HERE
  • Altea: Contemporary furniture. Location HERE
  • Habitat: High-end furniture, unique designs, touch of elegance. Location HERE
  • Ashley: Furniture: Traditional to classic furniture. Location HERE
  • Monge: Known for electronics and home appliances.
  • Gollo: Gollo also has a range of electronics, kitchen appliances, and furniture marked down significantly. Location HERE
  • Aliss: A favorite for home decor and furniture, Aliss boasts bedding, living room furniture, and kitchen essentials. Location HERE
  • Siman: A department store offering clothing, furniture, home accessories, electronics, bedding, and kitchen utensils . Location HERE
  • Pequeño Mundo: Known for budget-friendly home accessories and much more. Location HERE
  • Walmart: Offering a vast selection of high-quality food products, clothing, toys, homewares, gardening supplies, and a variety of electronics and home appliances. Location HERE
  • Universal: A department store offering electronics, homes accessories, toys, school supplies and much more. Location HERE
  • Yamuni: A department store offering homes accessories, clothing, and much more. Location HERE

Hardware & Do It Yourself Stores

PUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOLS

San Jose boasts many options for both public and private schools in Rohrmoser, Escazu, and Santa Ana. Visit HERE for more informaiton.