Marika Ripke, Author at International Living Members Area

Feeling Good in Costa Rica

By Marika Ripke

One of my favorite surprises upon moving to Costa Rica was the open-air ferias or farmer's markets. They can be found all over the country, and offer delicious fresh fruits and vegetables at very affordable prices. For example, at my favorite market (located in the town of San Isidro de General and held every Thursday and Friday), you can buy three pineapples for $2, mangoes for less than a dollar a pound, and a head of lettuce for 50 cents.

Costa Rica on a Budget: It Can Be Done

Costa Rica Insider

By Marika Ripke

The most common thing I hear from friends who live in the States about my move to Costa Rica is: "I hear it's getting very expensive there." While it's true that Costa Rica may not be as inexpensive as it was a decade ago, it's still very affordable, and much less expensive than say Austin, Texas and Honolulu, Hawaii—two places I lived before moving to Costa Rica.