@Justagirl8870
American expat in Costa Rica
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American
Lives in San Juanillo, Guanacaste
Speaks Spanish
Registration: 06 March 2019
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What I learned building in a gated community in Costa Rica by Justagirl8870
Hello! Another update from Justagirl and not because I have the time but because I honestly hope and pray that less and less people throw their life savings and life dream into a garbage disposal. It is a painful grind. selling lots and a dream is ...
@EVatlantisCR that is so wonderful to hear when i first posted about my experience I made over 600 connections with people having similar experiences different locations i also researched court judgements related to my experience and was ... Read More
Palms project in San Juanillo by Justagirl8870
Anyone know about the details of the project Hyatt Regency is doing in San Juanillo? Sounds ginormous and will definitely increase land prices and water demand.
@Steve JV thank you for the insight The project is called Costa Brava and the entrance is built and quite a sight, infrastructure coming along quickly and some buildings up. Supposidly Hyatt Regency. Tiki Hut owners aold them the land. Roads ... Read More
I want to rent a furnished two bedroom place in Costa Rica by Barbarasweinberg
I’d like to be in either the Central Valley or near the blue zone
Definetly come and look around. If you get into something you hate or don't feel safe, you don't want to be stuck. I suggest somewhere like LaGarta Lodge or Guilded Iguana that can show you around with their planned excursions and shuttle service. ... Read More
Palms project in San Juanillo
Anyone know about the details of the project Hyatt Regency is doing in San Juanillo? Sounds ginormous and will definitely increase land prices and water demand. Read More
Why do so many people leave Costa Rica after moving there? by samramon
This question is often asked because while there are no absolute numbers it seems to be generally agreed that 30-60% of people move back to their home country within the first 5 years or so. I hope the moderators will allow this discussion because ...
Because they just didn’t expect ”it to be this way”. After the glitz wears off, you have to mavigate the language, culture and learning to live again yes, many leave for family because the cost of traveling is too high ... Read More
Disabled veteran looking into Costa Rica by edwardguaschino
Hello everyone, my name is Ed , my wife and I currently live in Florida. I feel as if I can no longer live in the States full time. I recently read where Costa Rica offers retirement visas. I just have no idea where to begin looking. I would love to ...
I would start by visiting You can get 90 days on a visit Travel yhe area and find out what suits you and your wife Most expats leave because it doesnt really suit them If you want action and beach you may want Limon, Jaco or Nosara areas If you ... Read More
Construction Costs 2022 by sbgutwin
I have land and a house design using a lot of steel and glass in hill south of Nosara.What is the present estimated per sf or per m costs? When calculating total f2 (or m2) is the garage included? Are open exterior porches ...
I would advise that whomever you use you check them out with the CFIA because it is literally the only recourse you have that won’t cost and take as much as the home itself. Read More
Used car purchases
Hello friends. Do you have to pay duty when you buy a car used in CR? Trying to decide whether to buy new or used. thanks! Read More
Update on our Development/house building experience by Justagirl8870
I write this update with exhaustion in my breath but I am so appreciative of all of the support during our journey that I wanted to offer this for those that gave those encouraging words. August, 2021, almost 6 years after taking the bait, home ...
It turned out exactly as suspected. They scammed us as long a possible and cost us as much as we could take. We are also suffering the results of their debt, bad business and alterior motives. Worst experience of my life but we are making the best ... Read More
Young family - which part of CR should we move to? by cvanlijnden
Hello everyone,my wife and I (both 37 years old) are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in about 3 years. We also have a daughter who is currently two years old, and a Labrador who just turned 4. We will be visiting the country soon on a holiday to ...
San Juanillo. You’ll absolutely love the area around nosara but you’ll be far enough from the business and though crime in the area isn’t like other places there is more on the beaches in nosara then a few minutes away in San ... Read More
Real estate lawyer needed by cherylcov
I am purchasing a home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and would like recommendations on an english speaking lawyer. Can be located in San Jose if they will handle the closing.
@cherylcov I would look at Forza legal. They are in nosara guanacaste and San Jose. We went through 3 lawyers until we found one that actually communicates, does the work and doesn’t just take the money and go dark. good luck! Read More
What I learned building in a gated community in Costa Rica
Hello! Another update from Justagirl and not because I have the time but because I honestly hope and pray that less and less people throw their life savings and life dream into a garbage disposal. It is a painful grind. selling lots and a dream is ... Read More
TELEVISION IN COSTA RICA by mburk
I live in Jaco Beach and have cable but get very few English speaking or US channels. Can someone help me as to how to receive numerous TV channels please?
There are a few different options. Youtube TV, a IPTV box from Amazon.com with GOTV or CLOUDTV app or Super Sonic Streams and a firestick. Read More
Real estate rip offs by Justagirl8870
So sad to hear that a new round of victims are showing up on the “amazingly affordable luxury gated community” scam again. Some lots were even sold twice! People meeting people who already bought the lot they now purchased. It is ...
Yes, you will often find that there is an attorney behind the whole deal. Attorneys don’t sue attorneys so you just become a way to make money. So sad. Rent and enjoy the life. Read More
Real estate rip offs by Justagirl8870
So sad to hear that a new round of victims are showing up on the “amazingly affordable luxury gated community” scam again. Some lots were even sold twice! People meeting people who already bought the lot they now purchased. It is ...
Yes and even that isn’t security. Many attorneys won’t “fight” other attorneys, the courts are overloaded”, you will be required to have translations, and the prosecutor will be reassigned many times. The best thing to ... Read More