Relocation to Costa Rica
For area orientation, rental home finding, housing and settling-in services in one of the Americas’ best known corporate relocation destinations.
Enjoying Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Relocating your employees to Costa Rica definitely offers them a few perks. Lush rainforests, amazing wildlife, city and coastal lifestyles, and a well-established workforce in the capital, San Jose. The country is known for its friendly, well-educated population and professional workforce, with experience in industries ranging from high technology to cutting-edge medical devices to global consulting. Expatriates arriving to this tropical paradise will need to learn how to convert their currency to colõn, navigate busy traffic and transportation routes, and understand the options in the local rental real estate market.
Working with our team of experienced Destination Consultants, your employees will have every question answered – from language translation to identifying the neighborhoods with the best reputations for schools, safety, and security. While less expensive than other global locations, the cost of living is increasing in San Jose. Our Consultants can advise the best homes to rent at the right price point because they know the local markets, landlords, and tenancy laws. They’ll also introduce new arrivals to ‘pura vida,’ Costa Rica’s uniquely positive outlook on life - recommending the best beaches, cultural landmarks, and authentic food spots to make the relocation experience a full and memorable one.
Dwellworks: Your Destination Services Solution in Costa Rica
As the world’s largest Destination Services provider with decades of experience in Costa Rica, Dwellworks has assisted companies with all their employee relocation needs – whether moving to Costa Rica, relocating from Costa Rica to another country, or relocating to a different area of the country.
We put our local knowledge to work to ensure the relocation process is a positive experience for your valuable relocating talent. Our services are available to support your full range of destination and departure needs, whether for an inbound international assignee, a cross-border permanent move, or a move across Costa Rica. Our area orientation, rental home finding, settling-in services, and departure assistance are available as a la carte services or can be bundled for a more comprehensive experience.
Area Orientation: Every employee wants to know more about the place they are moving to, whether it’s previewing neighborhood rental options, calculating commute times, or understanding the available community activities and hot spots. Our Destination Consultants always start the service experience with “How can I help?” and then put their local expertise to work with information, exploration, and guidance that aligns with your employee’s priorities.
Rental Home Finding Assistance: Our Consultants are experts in matching property solutions to employee budgets, requirements, and expectations, and are also a resource for understanding local leasing practices and landlord processes. After sourcing suitable housing, scheduling viewing appointments, and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of possible options, our Consultants help employees submit rental applications to give them the best chance of being selected as the preferred tenant.
Settling-in Services: Our Destination Consultants guide the employee through the full settling-in process, including support with key services like social insurance registration, banking services introductions, driver’s license application, and health care guidance. If the family has children, we also assist with school explanations, registration, and tours.
Departure services: Clients authorize this service when they are looking for end-of-assignment support for their employees. Our Destination Consultants advise on rental property termination, final property inspections, and the steps employees should follow to ensure a successful refund of their security deposit.
We check-in with the employee throughout their destination services experience via system-generated Pulse Checks to ensure we are meeting their expectations – and can quickly course-correct if needed. It is important to us that we provide exceptional service at all times. Visit our Destination Services page to learn about our end-to-end solutions and support.
Happy Customers
We are proud to earn the respect and admiration of the employees we assist. Here is some of our favourite feedback received from satisfied employees:
Our Local Experts Cover All of Costa Rica
Dwellworks pairs each relocating employee with an empathetic and experienced Destination Consultant who lives in or near the employee’s new city and knows everything there is to know about that destination location – or knows where to find the answer. Our local experts are also well-versed in the nuances of the relocation process; many of them have been through the moving experience themselves.
Using our online service platform called myDwellworks®, our local Consultant connects with the employee long before their arrival in Costa Rica to establish a relationship, understand the employee’s priorities, and begin conducting personalized research. Consultants are familiar with neighborhood differences, school district boundaries, and the local cost of living to aid your employees in securing a rental home that meets their needs.
Consultants are also the go-to for any other assistance or recommendations needed by your employees. Whether it’s identifying the closest bank, understanding the healthcare system, finding a market for fresh produce, or getting recommendations for nearby restaurants, parks, or the best trails, Dwellworks Destination Consultants will have the answer.
With Consultants on the west side and east side of San Jose, and covering the country from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, we cover all corporate hub locations. We can also assist in less traditional relocation markets. With knowledge of local laws, schools, and housing prices covering every province, Dwellworks virtual Consultants can assist with moves to any location in Costa Rica.
So, whether the move is to Puntarenas Province or the Guancaste Province, our Consultants can provide area overviews and introductions, assist in the housing search, coordinate settling-in services, and offer access to other helpful guides through our myDwellworks® platform – with the continued guarantee of that personal touch.
Technology Supports Every Move
Whether employees are looking for local trusted guidance pre-arrival, tips throughout their program, or neighborhood info and local favorites 3 months later, look no further than myDwellworks®.
Our easy-to-use online resource offers insights for successfully navigating a new location, from learning about neighbourhoods, to viewing housing styles, to ‘How To’ guides for completing important tasks – all available 24/7.
myDwellworks® is also a convenient communication platform for the employee and their Destination Consultant to send and retrieve messages, ask questions, and share and comment on properties.
And the best part? Flexibility to access the portal on a computer, tablet, or mobile phone with content not only available in 100+ languages but also for a full year after program initiation!
Other Dwellworks Services Available in Costa Rica
Intercultural Training
Dwellworks offers an array of Intercultural Training solutions which can be delivered pre-arrival or once settled in.
This vital service offers cultural tips and training to help employees and families acclimate faster to their new culture and feel more comfortable in their new location. Click below to learn more about Intercultural Training.
Temporary Accommodations
Have employees traveling for business, on a short-term assignment, or needing an interim housing solution prior to their final move?
We have you covered with convenient, fully furnished temporary accommodations solutions to meet all these needs and more. Click below to check out Dwellworks Living and our corporate housing solutions.
Become a Destination Consultant in Costa Rica
Are you an expert in getting to know your city? Do you love helping others learn how to move successfully to your town? Are you great at property research and developing relationships with local landlords and property managers? Become a Destination Consultant! Our Consultants are the face of our company and the reason why relocation experiences with Dwellworks are so successful.
We are always looking for new local experts across Costa Rica to add to our team. The role of Destination Consultant is great for those looking for part-time work while providing a valuable service. To learn more about becoming a Consultant, click the button below:
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