Living in Costa Rica Expectations vs Reality (After 3,5 Months)
We moved to Costa Rica expecting a tropical paradise… 🏝️
But after 3.5 months living here, the reality is very different.
In this video, we share the honest truth about what it’s really like living in Costa Rica — beyond the highlights, beyond the expectations.
From cost of living and unpredictable weather to wildlife, daily routines, and the feeling of when a place stops being an experience… and becomes your everyday life.
🎥 In this video:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Why we moved to Costa Rica
00:46 Summary before deep dive
01:05 Biggest difference has been...
01:15 Cost of living
02:10 Unpredictable weather
02:52 Insane wildlife
03:56 Powerful oceans and beautiful beaches
05:20 Daily life and our routine
07:14 WorkAway in Costa Rica
08:22 Not without challenges
09:58 Our absolute favourite place after 3,5 months
11:01 The social reality we experienced
12:02 Expectations vs Reality - Was it as expected?
13:05 Final thoughts - Worth it?
13:53 Thank you so much for watching!
🌎 Who is Costa Rica actually for?
This video is for you if you're:
• Planning to travel or move to Costa Rica
• Considering long-term travel or digital nomad life
• Curious about the reality behind the “paradise” image
Because Costa Rica is incredible…
—but it’s not always what you expect.
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🌴 About Chasing Endless Horizons
We document our journey of living abroad, long-distance hiking and building a location-independent life — blending cinematic travel films with weekly real-life storytelling.
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📍 Filmed in Costa Rica
🎥 Gear used:
Sony A7 IV
Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8 G2
Tamron 70–180mm f/2.8 G2
DJI Neo 2
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
DJI Osmo Action 6
🎵 Licensed music via Audiio
Twin Engine - Until We Meet Again - Explorer
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