Durphym
American expat in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Montezuma, Puntarenas
Speaks A little Spanish. Fluent in English.
Registration: 21 November 2017
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Inflation in Costa Rica in 2022 by Mickael
In the various media, inflation in Costa Rica is becoming increasingly important. This is becoming a concern for some, with fears of an impact on day-to-day budgeting. Today, how does inflation in Costa Rica impact on daily life? Which ...
@Henrych Yes, I understand that the way we operate may not work for everyone. We are very fortunate to be located where we are. Is it ideal, not always. Is it doable - yes for us. Pura Vida Read More
Inflation in Costa Rica in 2022 by Mickael
In the various media, inflation in Costa Rica is becoming increasingly important. This is becoming a concern for some, with fears of an impact on day-to-day budgeting. Today, how does inflation in Costa Rica impact on daily life? Which ...
I have made a lot of changes to lifestyle since arriving in Costa Rica eight years ago. They all add up and certainly, are things anyone can do, if they choose. Many I will mention are for health reasons: emphasis on good health vs poor health. My ... Read More
Is CBD oil legal in Costa Rica by rocketman58
We are moving to CR and hoping CBD oil and all its benefits is legal in CR and legal to import
I've purchased CBD oil in Cobano. As far as its legality. Who knows? I agree with samramon. I see mixed messages everywhere. It's CBD for crying out loud. :) Not psychoactive. It was very expensive. Happy Hunting! Read More
Reading habits in Costa Rica by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Costa Rica or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of ...
It is difficult to find had or soft cover books written in English where I live. Thank goodness for internet access. Our Kindle library grows almost daily. Read More
Health and shots coming from US by Wishitweretrue
My wife, me and two young teens are coming to the lower Central Valley for two weeks in June. The CDC says we should get Typhoid, Hep A and B shots. I have friends that say no need they have been to CR and never got them. I would like to know for ...
We've been here now for four years. CDC did not request we get those shots. I'm not going to go looking for them. :) Read More
The pet culture in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Costa Rica just to make sure that their little ...
This is a tough subject for me especially when it comes to dogs. I've been in Costa Rica for about four years now. Plenty of time to witness how dogs are treated. I can only speak from my experience. We brought our chihuahua here from the ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Costa Rica? We pay $500 per month for semi furnished 2-BR house. How about buying an apartment or a house in Costa Rica? No idea How much do you pay on average for public transportation ... Read More
Finding your bearings in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Costa Rica? Do you use gps systems such as ...
Most of the traveling we have done inside Costa Rica has been done via bus or shuttle so we relied on the expertise of the drivers. Not all though. The few times we rented transportation we did print off our travel routes through Google Maps. ... Read More
Is CBD oil legal in Costa Rica by rocketman58
We are moving to CR and hoping CBD oil and all its benefits is legal in CR and legal to import
Samramon, I wrote what I did because people need to understand that yes, they can purchase CBD oil from hemp however, the may not get the results they want. I'm not advocating that anyone do anything illegal nor did I in my post. If folks want ... Read More
Is CBD oil legal in Costa Rica by rocketman58
We are moving to CR and hoping CBD oil and all its benefits is legal in CR and legal to import
I'm well aware that you can buy CBD oil from hemp here in Costa Rica. Does not carry many of the benefits that you would obtain using CBD oil made from other parts of the cannabis plant. CBD needs THC to provide whole spectrum efficacy. Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Costa Rica by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Costa Rica (cultural adaptation, ...
What a great question! There were many things that led to my initial stresses here in Costa Rica that I brought with me not that they can be directly attributed to Costa Rica. I'm sure that most of us moving to Costa Rica experience a good ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Costa Rica? We pay $500.00 for a 1 story, 2 bedroom house. It has a lovely front veranda and a back veranda overlooking the jungle. Surrounded by mango trees. Visited by capuchins, ... Read More
Can I Order Computer dongles in Costa Rica by Durphym
Sounds a little weird doesn't it? :) I have a bit of an issue. Just purchased a Wavlink Dual Bay Docking Station from the States. My daughter just arrived with it. I messed up. It requires a USB C port. My computer doesn't have USB C. ...
Thank you for your response. I gave this one some serious thought. Finally, decided to call Centro Maya. Luckily, I spoke with a gentleman I have had personal customer service from. He said that he could order one for me and I "should" ... Read More
Can I Order Computer dongles in Costa Rica
Sounds a little weird doesn't it? :) I have a bit of an issue. Just purchased a Wavlink Dual Bay Docking Station from the States. My daughter just arrived with it. I messed up. It requires a USB C port. My computer doesn't have USB C. ... Read More
How to purchase items from Costa Rica online by Durphym
I have just spent almost an hour in an online chat with Aeropost. Given that Amazon has a distribution center in San Jose, I thought that I could buy items from within CR online and have them shipped to my Correos address. Well, I found today that ...
Thanks for providing the zip codes. Unfortunately, there isn't one for Montezuma. :) Read More