# 420: Costa Rica: The Freedom Community Redefining “Plan–B”

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Podcast: [The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112)
Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://expatmoneyshow.com/420-costa-rica-freedom-community
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b983f227-7373-4365-9033-bbca6ba1160f.mp3
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## Resource

For years, we've been working behind the scenes on one of our most ambitious projects yet. After searching across Costa Rica, we finally found the perfect location to bring a freedom-oriented, self-sufficient community to one of Latin America's most sought-after destinations. In today's episode, I am joined by my friend and business partner Patrick Hiebert to officially unveil our newest freedom-oriented community in Costa Rica. We discuss why we chose this location, the philosophy behind the project, and why more freedom-minded families are realizing that a true Plan-B is about more than a passport or property… …It's about community. Enjoy!   IN TODAY’S EPISODE Listen in and learn why self-sufficiency, resilient infrastructure, and community governance are redefining what a true Plan-B looks like. Hear Patrick and I break down how years of travel, testing, and real-world experience shaped the vision behind the community. Find out what really matters when choosing a location, from climate and infrastructure to residency, lifestyle, and long-term resilience. Learn why more freedom-minded families are choosing Latin America and how we’re helping build a growing network of freedom-oriented communities across the region.   THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2026: FREEDOM IS RISING IN LATIN AMERICA! Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom Is Rising In Latin America from October 1-2 , where we’ll help you learn everything you need to know about crafting a Plan-B centred in the region. We’ll cover the geopolitical trends, residency and citizenship programs, the lifestyle on the ground, and so much more over these two jam-packed days. This is a free event open to the entire community. Get your complimentary tickets here: expatmoneysummit.com For UNLIMITED replays…

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