lafdbuf
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Lives in Agua Dulce
Registration: 09 November 2015
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Activities in CR by jucketboy
I'm coming in for my first CR visit soon and wanted to do some of the touristy activities with my adult kid. Volcano Hike in La Fortuna, Zip lining Canopy thing.. stuff like that. Everywhere I look has "packages" to these activities ...
There are numerous places to go. Best if you contact someone in the area you will be spending time. I traveled most of the Country, without a "tour" and never had my car vandalized. What area will you be visiting? Read More
Bringing additional boxes when flying by BTarnay
I'm heading back for a visit to the States. On the return to CR, is it pretty easy to just check 4-5 file-box size - and pay the $25 each as checked baggage? Nothing is all that new.. mainly kitchen supplies and clothes. Thanks for your help!
A box 62 linear inches is not oversized: from SWA Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per check piece of luggage. Overweight items from 51 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but ... Read More
Bringing additional boxes when flying by BTarnay
I'm heading back for a visit to the States. On the return to CR, is it pretty easy to just check 4-5 file-box size - and pay the $25 each as checked baggage? Nothing is all that new.. mainly kitchen supplies and clothes. Thanks for your help!
Boxes are accepted on airlines, as luggage. I just did it in August. The boxes must be no greater than 62 linear inches, same size as luggage. Just call the airline you are using. Read More
Kolbi Sim Cards ? by lafdbuf
Has anyone purchased a Kolbi sim card and it was too small to fit into your cell phone? My Kolbi sim card is a "nano" size and my phone is a "micro" size. ICE had a cardboard adapter but the adapter was too small for the nano sim ...
thank you, I will check to see if they have different sizes. It does work, I have trimmed a plastic adapter and made it work, but it should not be this way. Read More
Kolbi Sim Cards ?
Has anyone purchased a Kolbi sim card and it was too small to fit into your cell phone? My Kolbi sim card is a "nano" size and my phone is a "micro" size. ICE had a cardboard adapter but the adapter was too small for the nano sim ... Read More
Inspect a vehicle for sale in Uvita?
Does anyone know of a service or trusted mechanic who can inspect a vehicle for sale in Uvita? Read More
Import an Auto from US by lafdbuf
I know this has been discussed prior, but over a year ago. I want to purchase a used Rav4, or other 4WD Toyota, in the US and Import to Costa Rica for use at my home in Costa Rica. I will be able to pick it up at a port or San Jose. Looking for ...
Thank you for the information. Does anyone here know of a way to reduce these taxes? Read More
Import an Auto from US
I know this has been discussed prior, but over a year ago. I want to purchase a used Rav4, or other 4WD Toyota, in the US and Import to Costa Rica for use at my home in Costa Rica. I will be able to pick it up at a port or San Jose. Looking for ... Read More
Moving from USA to CR Moving company Recommendations? by tracy_orl
Hi everyone, I am looking for reputable movers for a few boxes and furniture pieces. I would like to know your experiences, suggestions and thoughts.
I had quotes from 5 shipping companies for a 20' container to ship from Los Angeles to Esterillos. Most all wanted $7000 for shipment. The last quote I asked for was a gentleman who gave me some great information, he asked me how much my ... Read More
OSa Mountain Village Community by kepakids4
When we first visited this area in 2010, this community was just starting to be developed. I have noticed many homes for sale and was wondering if anyone could share any light on what happened to this community?
I went to Osa Mountain in April for the first time. I can get you a contact who owns a home there and is selling it, in fact two are for sale. if you would like the contact, let me know. howard Read More
Accessing Hulu TV by celferis
Anyone having any success watching shows on Hulu in Costa Rica. I tried using TotalVPN. I could bring up the Hulu home page (which I couldn't do before), but when I tried to watch a show, a notice came up that Hulu didn'[t recognize the ...
Hulu doesn't work here, but Netflix does Read More
Need help from fellow expat living in Tamarindo !! by Julie et bri
Hi everyone, I'm looking for someone with a truck to pick up a tower washer/dryer for me and store it for 3 mths. This as to be done ASAP. I know it's a long shot, but I'm trying anyway ...
Yes, look them up on the web and call olman for a quote Read More
Need help from fellow expat living in Tamarindo !! by Julie et bri
Hi everyone, I'm looking for someone with a truck to pick up a tower washer/dryer for me and store it for 3 mths. This as to be done ASAP. I know it's a long shot, but I'm trying anyway ...
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Looking for Furniture Stores by lafdbuf
I am looking for furniture stores located within 50 kilometers of San Jose. Hopefully with comments on personal experience with these stores.
samramon, I know of a guy in Puriscal who makes bar stools for around $50 each. Let me know if you are interested and I will find the contact Read More
Looking for Furniture Stores by lafdbuf
I am looking for furniture stores located within 50 kilometers of San Jose. Hopefully with comments on personal experience with these stores.
Check out: Muebles Glovaes De Centroamerica email: info@glovaes.net Tel: (506) 2285-8989/2285-0106 Tell Wagner or Marco, Howard sent you (the Gringo from Esterillos Oeste) Read More