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Bob

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American looking for information about Costa Rica

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Lives in Diamond Bar

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Registration: 19 November 2014

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Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Dealing with loneliness in Costa Rica by Priscilla

Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to Costa ...

Bob

I own land in CR but have not moved there yet, but I still find the subject of loneliness interesting as I am an expat living in the US for twenty year, from the UK and I feel lonely here even though I live in a country that speaks English. That ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
8 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

Terrynviv, I was not aware that you owned land at the Playa Lagarto Eco-development! So please don't suggest that it is a scam, especially as there are so many good people including myself that have bought land there and plan to build in near ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
8 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

I have just noticed that some of you are making post suggesting that the Playa Lagarto Eco-development is some sort of scam! I believe you have the wrong site in Playa Lagarto as the site we are all invested in through Recap Investments is totally ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
8 years ago
McGinn

Wanted to Rent in Playa Lagarto Eco Development. by McGinn

My husband and I are looking for accomodation in the Playa Lagarto Eco Development while our home is being built. We are thinking May to October 2016. If there is anyone with a Villa or small home that is willing to rent monthly please contact us. ...

Bob

I've been trying to get a list from Recap Investments of the phase 3 lot numbers that plan build in the next twelve months! They said there are fifteen lot owners in phase 3 that are waiting to build once the infrastructure is completed later ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Tips and advice to thrive in Costa Rica by Priscilla

Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Costa Rica? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...

Bob

Thank you for the link "everyone should check it out" certainly food for thought! We moved to the US from the UK sixteen years ago and even with no language barrier it was still a culture shock for my wife and kids! Read More

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burnebob replied to a thread
9 years ago
burnebob

Golf in Guanacaste Costa Rica by burnebob

My wife loves her golf as much as I love hiking in Costa Rica, but when she started looking at the cost for a round of golf there, to be honest she had sticker shock! She is currently tournament chair for a ladies group here in Southern California ...

Bob

Thank you Kohlerias for your reply, its not what we wanted to hear but to be honest it is what we expected!! That said, maybe it's time to try and change that by organizing expats and ticos who would like to play golf into groups, so they can ... Read More

Bob
burnebob created a thread
9 years ago

Golf in Guanacaste Costa Rica

My wife loves her golf as much as I love hiking in Costa Rica, but when she started looking at the cost for a round of golf there, to be honest she had sticker shock! She is currently tournament chair for a ladies group here in Southern California ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

Hello Marko, Thank you for your very useful post! My wife and I have visited PLED twice so far but our home building project is still two years away because our lot is in phase 3! That said, it is really exciting to see all the progress being made ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

Good job, I will add some more photos when I visit again later this year! Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

It's a bit disappointing to hear about all the challenges you guys are having with your appliances and furniture needs and the lack of help from recap and the folks at PLED! That said, according to what I have read in books there is a Duty Free ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

Hello Roy-F, No I have not decided on anything yet and yes I would really like to hear about your experiences and get some pointers! The fact your house is still not completed makes it even more important that we talk at some point! Feel free to ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

Hello Roy-F Thank you for posting your movies, l can see a lot of changes since our last visit 2014. We plan to go back again in 2016 at which time we hope to start the design stage so we are ready to start building in 2017. That said, we would ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

Good question! All the lot at PLED are incorporated so in our case my wife has a 50% share as do I. However, after closing on the lot we wished we had included our two children. I called Recap Inv. and they said that we could split the interest ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

Hello Ermac, If you get the opportunity to take some more photos of other construction projects at PLED next time you are out and about, feel free to send them to my email address. My family enjoyed seeing and hearing the Howler Monkeys in the ... Read More

Bob
burnebob replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Bob

Hello ERMAC Great news on the building progress can't wait to see it all when I visit next year. Kind Regards Bob. Read More