@rendrag
American expat in Costa Rica
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American
Lives in Golfito
Speaks Spanglish
Registration: 18 April 2011
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Looking for a calm, safe, semi-rural area in CR by holisticdoc
I was told by a retiree pal who has traveled extensively throughout Costa Rica. She tells me that the best places in CR are Punta Morales, Turrialba, Nicoya or Agua Buena. I am unsure about her favorite selections. By the way, isn't ...
One thing that surprised me about Tico construction was the fact they don't use cheap romex here. All they wiring I have seen, and had my crews install are individual wire in conduit. All of the house plans I have used and seen, call for that ... 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 ...
Always receive my mail for the last 14 years anyway. I know all the people in the Post Office, and treat them with respect. Read More
Furniture and other home equipment rental by RichardHol
Hi, looking at the property rental websites, it looks there are more choices of unfurnished apartments. Can you find a furniture and other home facility long term rentals? Cooker, TV, fridge + basic furniture... Thanks
cortglobal.com/costa-rica/san-jose/ Read More
Shipping Vehicle to CR by meliiv
Thanks for all the great information so far. I'm considering shipping my vehicle from NJ (live in MD currently). The rates are reasonable and you can stuff the car with personal belongings for less than $200 more. Question is...how much will CR ...
That's an insane tax rate! Would I be better off purchasing a vehicle in CR once I get there?Hola Meliiv, Whether or not to import or purchase here is a matter of opinion. My belief is that if you've been here a while, can speak espanol ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Costa Rica? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
Smoke signals and tin cans and string. Read More
Costa Rica's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Costa Rica? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Samramon, do you think inspecting cars in the US is a government service? You sure seem to not be happy here at all. BTW, are you from Omaha? Read More
Costa Rica's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Costa Rica? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Please explain what you mean by this.................. RTV makes you fix stuff that one wouldn't need to fix in the USA. Read More
Travel in Costa Rica by Aroma1
My husband and myself are arriving at San Jose airport on 11th April 2018 and leaving on 25th April. To explore and see if we likeCosta Rica as we are looking to relocate to in a couple of years time if we like your country and it suits us as far ...
Ticos drive like maniacs and don't obey the rules of the road (not even sure they KNOW them). This Samramon is a false statement. If you want to condemn all the people of Costa Rica, keep lying. Remember you are a guest here. Read More
Travel in Costa Rica by Aroma1
My husband and myself are arriving at San Jose airport on 11th April 2018 and leaving on 25th April. To explore and see if we likeCosta Rica as we are looking to relocate to in a couple of years time if we like your country and it suits us as far ...
Samramon, Is the word "some" in your vocabulary? Read More
What to expect when moving to Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Costa Rica? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to ...
They can ship to your local post office. Read More
What to expect when moving to Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Costa Rica? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to ...
Even basics like stainless steel pans and non-stick cookware, coffee machines, toaster ovens... They have them here but they're more costly and not as good quality as what you can get in the U.S.. And no, you can't order via Amazon here. ... Read More
Bringing a hand gun to Costa Rica by sporto505
This is posted May 9, 2016. I recently attempted to bring a hand gun with me to Costa Rica. I have been living in the San Jose metro area for over a year. I was back home for a month and decided I should bring a pistol with me to keep in my ...
What does that mean? Read More
Bringing a hand gun to Costa Rica by sporto505
This is posted May 9, 2016. I recently attempted to bring a hand gun with me to Costa Rica. I have been living in the San Jose metro area for over a year. I was back home for a month and decided I should bring a pistol with me to keep in my ...
Make sure you get permission from MINAET before you cut any trees. Read More