@celferis
American expat in Costa Rica
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Lives in Playa Junquillal, Guanacaste
Registration: 10 December 2015
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Condominio Loma Verde by celferis
Hola: Does anyone have any experience -positive or negative - with buying a lot and building a house at Loma Verde, outside of Tamarindo? Thanks.
Thanks. And actually the internet is better than what I have now. So I'm all set with that. And thanks for the good tip about the overhang. Appreciate the feedback. Read More
Condominio Loma Verde by celferis
Hola: Does anyone have any experience -positive or negative - with buying a lot and building a house at Loma Verde, outside of Tamarindo? Thanks.
Yes, I was there last week and there were about 6 homes built, and about another 6 under construction, not quite completed. The pool is done, as are the sidewalks and the curbs; streets are nicely paved. Read More
Condominio Loma Verde
Hola: Does anyone have any experience -positive or negative - with buying a lot and building a house at Loma Verde, outside of Tamarindo? Thanks. Read More
Pet friendly? by Jenskiba
Hello, My husband and I are considering retiring internationally. We are just starting the conversation. However, I currently own my own business as a dog trainer. This means that dogs are an important part of my life and I'm trying to get a ...
We brought our 2 year old Lab with us. There was some paperwork and coordination with the airline involved, but it wasn't difficult. The timing of the shots and treatments was harder. And you have to get a vet that knows how to fill out the ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Costa Rica can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Costa Rica? What are ...
Before we moved here, everything we read said we wouldn't be able to get reliable internet service. Since I work online, that was a big concern. Even after we arrived in Playa Junquillal, locals told us to expect a six month wait for ... Read More
House insurance by celferis
Hello: Friend of mine is buying a house in San Juanillo (Guanacaste). Can anyone recommend a broker for insurance in this area, or should she just go right to INS office? Thanks...
Thanks everyone for the responses... Read More
House insurance
Hello: Friend of mine is buying a house in San Juanillo (Guanacaste). Can anyone recommend a broker for insurance in this area, or should she just go right to INS office? Thanks... Read More
Accessing Hulu TV
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 ... Read More
Netflix/Streaming by celferis
Hello: I noticed all the info I could find on the Internet and in this Forum is several years old, and I am sure the technology has changed. Does anyone have up-to-date info on best company to use to get the US version in Costa Rica? I saw US TV NOW ...
Thanks. We also access Hulu via the Internet so we'll make do with that if Netflix continues to be a problem. Read More
United PetSafe program by celferis
Hello: Has anyone used this program recently to transport pet dog? We are travelling from Newark to San Jose. My understanding is that, if dog is on same plane as we are, then a customs broker is not necessary. Thanks.
I did verify with brokers in Costa Rica and United, that a broker is,required in San Jose but not in Liberia. Thanks for that feedback. Makes me glad we will be on nonstop from Mewark. Thanks for responding. Read More
United PetSafe program by celferis
Hello: Has anyone used this program recently to transport pet dog? We are travelling from Newark to San Jose. My understanding is that, if dog is on same plane as we are, then a customs broker is not necessary. Thanks.
Thanks. I did check with them, the temperature restriction only applies to snub-nosed dog breeds. I have a Labrador, so they will take her any time of the year...The only issue still pending is whether or not I need a broker in Liberia. I am getting ... Read More
Netflix/Streaming by celferis
Hello: I noticed all the info I could find on the Internet and in this Forum is several years old, and I am sure the technology has changed. Does anyone have up-to-date info on best company to use to get the US version in Costa Rica? I saw US TV NOW ...
OK thanks for that info.. We'll check it out... Read More
Netflix/Streaming by celferis
Hello: I noticed all the info I could find on the Internet and in this Forum is several years old, and I am sure the technology has changed. Does anyone have up-to-date info on best company to use to get the US version in Costa Rica? I saw US TV NOW ...
Pebs. Well aware of where I'm going. You have your Youtube; I would like to have my Netflix, until such time that my Spanish is proficient enough to watch local TV. I, too, do not anticipate spending hours in front of any screen, but I would ... Read More
Netflix/Streaming by celferis
Hello: I noticed all the info I could find on the Internet and in this Forum is several years old, and I am sure the technology has changed. Does anyone have up-to-date info on best company to use to get the US version in Costa Rica? I saw US TV NOW ...
OK thanks... Read More
United PetSafe program
Hello: Has anyone used this program recently to transport pet dog? We are travelling from Newark to San Jose. My understanding is that, if dog is on same plane as we are, then a customs broker is not necessary. Thanks. Read More