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ERIKA LOBO
Costa Rican Expert
I’m a Costa Rican, born and raised in San Ramón, Alajuela. The land of poets in Costa Rica. I’m an industrial engineer passionate about designing and improving processes —especially when it comes to Navigating Costa Rica.
My journey began in 2014 when I fell in love with Tamarindo, Guanacaste and as a hopeless romantic experienced the challenges of expat life firsthand for more than half a decade, living with an European|Canadian expat family and working in the tourism industry.
In 2023, I moved to Mérida, México with my dog and cat, to learn more about Mexican Spanish and local culture, while experiencing moving abroad on my own for the first time.
In 2024, I took my first trip to Europe to see the snow for the very first time in the Swiss Alps, and while traveling, I decided to take the adventure a step further by moving abroad to a completely new country on the other side of the world, with just my carry-on and a handbag.
Embracing the city lifestyle, different timezone, language, religion and culture, I started working and exploring Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and called the United Arab Emirates home for 9 months. I learned over that time to put myself in the shoes of those who move to another country and start a new life abroad, with the goal of settling in less than 6 months.
Now, I’m back in pura vida paradise with a handful of new experiences and a fresh perspective on all you need to know to learn how to navigate Costa Rica like a local—or Even Better!
I am a Costa Rican, born and raised. I am a Spanish teacher who graduated from the University of Costa Rica.
I have worked for 19 years as a Spanish educator for the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP).
my university studies in the Spanish language are complemented by an academic master’s degree in Latin American Literature from the University of Costa Rica.
for five years, I have also worked for the educational program USAC (University Studies Abroad Consortium), sponsored in my country by the University of Costa Rica, which focuses on teaching the Spanish language to foreigners.
in my free time, I love reading a good book, listening to music, meditating, running, or just walking around and getting some fresh air. poetry and writing, in general, are also my passion.
CRISTIAN CRUZ
Spanish Teacher
