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[paulh99]

Hi all!

I have been looking into moving to Costa Rica, specifically Heredia, to continue my teaching career for a little while, and have found this forum very, very helpful!

I have scanned through the pages but couldn't find answers to these questions so I was wondering if anybody could help!

Firstly, how easy is it to actually enter the country with just a one-way ticket with the intention of staying to work? Obviously, many of you are there right now, but did you initially have to buy a return ticket or is entering the country relatively hassle free?

Secondly, I was wondering if people had any recommendations on where to stay when first arriving in the country. Preferably in the Heredia region.
I will be looking to find a settled residence asap, but are there any good temporary hostels or hotels anybody would recommend upon arrival?

Many, many thanks for reading and hopefully replying!

Paul

[english2go]

Your question about return tickets is hard to answer because sometimes the law is enforced and other times it is completely looked over.

A good place to stay near Heredia is http://www.ladehesainn.com/.

[tuanis mae]

I have heard that people are having a lot more problems coming in with a one way ticket than in the past. I would say you have about a 50/50 chance of being hassled/turned away at the airport.

[Mike410]

I'm also wondering about the one way ticket in. I would be flying in from Canada. Are there any other alternative solutions?

[petermcguire]

[Cruiser]

the problem is not getting in.
it's getting on the plane at your point of departure.
no return ticket, no boarding pass...

[naturegirl321]

Buy a cheap ticket out. Doesn't have to be back home. Just to some onward destination.