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@Captbrad617

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American expat in Costa Rica

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Lives in Cantón de Barva, Heredia

Registration: 22 October 2018

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Captbrad617 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Wishitweretrue

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 ...

Captbrad617

rabies shots are VERYexpensive require two rounds, give indefinite protection, the treatment after the fact is difficult expensive and horrific.. hep A nB an typoid are all ttoo easy to acquire (and increasing worldwide) most anywhere ..ice ... Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Captbrad617

Panama Border Run/ Pacific BeachTour by Captbrad617

Making border run to Panama at Paso Canoas by Jan 27 via Pacific coast. 4dr 4x4 up to 3 people.Safe, relaxed, CR experienced driver. $50ea for all vehicle expenses. Beach Stops along way and back as decided, Manuel Antonio, Uvita Doninical. Shared ...

Captbrad617

border runs to your choice direct and back or your choice. stopover, layover beach or tour, before or over borders. Read More

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6 years ago

Panama Border Run/ Pacific BeachTour

Making border run to Panama at Paso Canoas by Jan 27 via Pacific coast. 4dr 4x4 up to 3 people.Safe, relaxed, CR experienced driver. $50ea for all vehicle expenses. Beach Stops along way and back as decided, Manuel Antonio, Uvita Doninical. Shared ... Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Joe Karma

Need housing and a car by Joe Karma

Hello, I am coming to Costa from Jan. 3 to mid March. I will also be exploring a retirement residency. Currently I am looking for a nice place to live for these 2 & 1/2 months that is not too expensive near Ojocal / Uvita area or vicinity and a ...

Captbrad617

Hello joe. Are you there? Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Joe Karma

Need housing and a car by Joe Karma

Hello, I am coming to Costa from Jan. 3 to mid March. I will also be exploring a retirement residency. Currently I am looking for a nice place to live for these 2 & 1/2 months that is not too expensive near Ojocal / Uvita area or vicinity and a ...

Captbrad617

Also I think he will so an airport pickup too, ask. Sunday is a good pickup day as intense SJ traffic getting out of town is intense at rush hour. The driving style is something to experience but if you are assertive and defensive and a confident ... Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Joe Karma

Need housing and a car by Joe Karma

Hello, I am coming to Costa from Jan. 3 to mid March. I will also be exploring a retirement residency. Currently I am looking for a nice place to live for these 2 & 1/2 months that is not too expensive near Ojocal / Uvita area or vicinity and a ...

Captbrad617

He's in downtown SJ Longer term can be arranged compare to big chains..do it now cause they all book out as jan is the highest season. Tell him I sent you. Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Joe Karma

Need housing and a car by Joe Karma

Hello, I am coming to Costa from Jan. 3 to mid March. I will also be exploring a retirement residency. Currently I am looking for a nice place to live for these 2 & 1/2 months that is not too expensive near Ojocal / Uvita area or vicinity and a ...

Captbrad617

Hi Joe Welcome to CR. I highly recommend OFFROADCOSTARICA.com To rent a 2 and 4d 4x4 German expat Thorsten is the owner operator and you will find him behind the desk. He is straightforward and honest. His rates upfront. He only does a $750 cc hold ... Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
sherryring

single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring

Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...

Captbrad617

Supah! *** WhatsApp *** Be sure I will give you plenty of notice. Totally understand as availiable Thanks Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
sherryring

single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring

Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...

Captbrad617

Hi Gini Interested in your place. Looked more into montezuma and I am going to have to come take a look at some point. As I said, busy through to about 21st December when take another road trip of discovery. Was doing the coast from Hermosa all the ... Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Legal services in Costa Rica by Priscilla

Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Costa Rica. What types of legal services might an ...

Captbrad617

Appreciated Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Legal services in Costa Rica by Priscilla

Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Costa Rica. What types of legal services might an ...

Captbrad617

Oh crap... Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Legal services in Costa Rica by Priscilla

Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Costa Rica. What types of legal services might an ...

Captbrad617

You are quite correct. While probable to be found someday sprawled at the side of the road befret of funds and residency, amidst scattered sheets of invalid paper contract, and the far more sacred Eyeball/Handshake.... It is a serious concern. I ... Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Legal services in Costa Rica by Priscilla

Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Costa Rica. What types of legal services might an ...

Captbrad617

I have contracted w ARCR to handle my Pensionado application. They have a yearly membership fee for services ($100). They operate from their own modern and very professional office building near the National Art Gallery. Attorney Romulus, legal ... Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Legal services in Costa Rica by Priscilla

Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Costa Rica. What types of legal services might an ...

Captbrad617

Hi TerrynViv Oh yeah, agreed. Once your finished w the process no real need that I can see either. Did you use their immigration services and can you offer your experience there, or wherever you did, if so? Thanx Read More

Captbrad617 replied to a thread
6 years ago
sherryring

single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring

Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...

Captbrad617

Hi kolerias Thank you for this important information. Will be sharing, looking into this, and my school, thoroughly, and let you know what I find. Was aware of most of it, most legit schools and volunteer orgs are aware and will obtain the permits, ... Read More