Vincent Alcampo
- Ivette Cuevas moved from California to Costa Rica with her son, Vincent Alcampo, 10 years ago.
- The relationship that drew Ivette there ended, but they say Costa Rican life suits them..
- Ivette remarried and started a café — which Vincent manages, and the pair have plans to expand.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ivette Cuevas, a café owner living in Costa Rica, and her 16-year-old son, Vincent Alcampo. It has been edited for length and clarity.
Ivette: I didn't choose Costa Rica — it chose me.