@JBuonopane12
American expat in Costa Rica
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American
Lives in San Jose
Speaks English
Registration: 10 January 2021
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Looking people from CR to do business by kari tasser
Hello everybodyI am looking for people from Costa Rica to create a joint businesswrite your contact in PM ( telegram/whatsapp/viber etc )
Land of the Con 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 ...
Edwin I say let them learn and experience it themselves, they will get hit with reality and realize paradise has more negatives than positives. definitely lot the place to raise a family unless you keep them locked down 24/7 most kids both tico or ... Read More
The best age to move to Costa Rica by Cheryl
Hello everybody, No two people experience expatriation in Costa Rica in the same way, depending on their age and personal situation. We would like to know more about you and ask you to share with us when you decided to move to Costa Rica. How ...
The famous saying “Welcome to paradise Costa Rica “The country that you can live safe, cheap and peaceful They love to tell the good about CR but not the cons and the land of real conmen My story is- I survived 3 1/2 years and packed up ... Read More
Living in Costa Rica certainly has its advantages! by crbooks
The lower cost of living is one of them. And having a lower cost of living will help you do the things you enjoy like dining out frequently, traveling, and going out for drinks with friends. Without having to sacrifice your other expenses like your ...
@Blackwatch BW I did similar to what you are saying , I lived in CR for just about 4 years on a tourist visas I always kept a full time rental house and kept my vehicle at the house Because I travel still a lot for work I was out of CR 1 week a ... Read More
Living in Costa Rica certainly has its advantages! by crbooks
The lower cost of living is one of them. And having a lower cost of living will help you do the things you enjoy like dining out frequently, traveling, and going out for drinks with friends. Without having to sacrifice your other expenses like your ...
@Blackwatch Great add BW. I agree that myth you read that you can live very well for $2000 a month in CR is an impossible challenge I recommend to try it for a year, don’t buy any home rents are cheap and the cribs are beautifully furnished ... Read More
Living in Costa Rica certainly has its advantages! by crbooks
The lower cost of living is one of them. And having a lower cost of living will help you do the things you enjoy like dining out frequently, traveling, and going out for drinks with friends. Without having to sacrifice your other expenses like your ...
I agree and i try not to paint a perfect place for people thinking about heading to CRwe lived in the high end areas and up in the mountains the cost had not varied much most of lower end markets are owned by Walmart (maxi, pali & Mes x menos) ... Read More
Living in Costa Rica certainly has its advantages! by crbooks
The lower cost of living is one of them. And having a lower cost of living will help you do the things you enjoy like dining out frequently, traveling, and going out for drinks with friends. Without having to sacrifice your other expenses like your ...
Not sure if you are 100% correct on this CR is not that cheap to live or relocate toounless you live in a metal Shanty and do the rice and beans diet my monthly cost was on Average $5000k a month housing, food, drinks, restaurants, gas, Tolls, car ... Read More
Paying Cash for a Car by ecklest
Hi everyone, I will be moving to Costa Rica this year and have a question about buying a new car. I want to pay cash for a new Toyota Land Cruiser which lists (in Costa Rica) for about $67k USD. My question is, what are my options for ...
@shay40793 what area are you located we have two legit mechanics in Tibas area of San Jose Read More
Costa Rica now requires vaccine passport as of Dec.1st, 2021 by kohlerias
Copying some more info. on both Ticotimes and Outliers Legal
Admin How do I remove myself from this group or is this done on your end I would like to be removed please, I have enjoyed my time here and have met some nice people but it’s become to much with the Covid talk and the vaccine opinions ... Read More
Costa Rica now requires vaccine passport as of Dec.1st, 2021 by kohlerias
Copying some more info. on both Ticotimes and Outliers Legal
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Costa Rica now requires vaccine passport as of Dec.1st, 2021 by kohlerias
Copying some more info. on both Ticotimes and Outliers Legal
Hey admin Just curious why Surfdog opinions are not getting deleted like the rest of us Read More
Costa Rica now requires vaccine passport as of Dec.1st, 2021 by kohlerias
Copying some more info. on both Ticotimes and Outliers Legal
Well said Nancy Read More
Any advice on how to move to Costa Rica by samcharlot123
I'm looking to leave America for Costa Rica. I live in Atlanta. Kinda tired of the excessive development, over- populated, hustle that exists here. I would love to get some information about the process of moving to Costa Rica; getting a visa, ...
Edwin Great responses and what you say is So True Florida Governor DeSantis has changed the game, why most states and countries are still playing games DeSantis has made Florida one of the best places to live with so many incentives and ... Read More
Any advice on how to move to Costa Rica by samcharlot123
I'm looking to leave America for Costa Rica. I live in Atlanta. Kinda tired of the excessive development, over- populated, hustle that exists here. I would love to get some information about the process of moving to Costa Rica; getting a visa, ...
I am a true believer of that 1 to 5 year shelf life myth for expat leaving CR Just my opinion Read More
Single male retiree from US - dating options by usexpat707
I am a single male in US, just turned 50. I am considering relocating to Costa Rica, and live a relaxed, semi-retired lifestyle. This will be a new chapter in my life, and I will be re-inventing many parts of it. Fortunately I have enough means that ...
Edwin I agree with your above post I came to CR 3 years ago on some business deals Decided to call it home 2 1/2 years now I am a 55 year old divorced male and never had intentions of ever remarrying after 26 years with 1st marriage I ... Read More