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Alikat23

We are now looking at a long-term rental by Alikat23

I'm Kathryn, a (semiretired) technical editor and science writer. My husband is Mark, a retired toxicologist/ecologist. We've been to CR several times and sold our home in California and moved here with our two cats 3 weeks ago. We've been staying ...

antitruster50

@Alikat23 I got an Airbnb wood cabin with the requested amenities in San Francisco, Guanacaste and I offer long term rental discount. I'm surrounded by forest, 400 m from the road. Look up Chalet Escondido in Google maps. Good luck. Read More

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2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

antitruster50

Not you. CR for me is the best place to live even though things aren't perfect. No jab here either and will never bow down.been here 9 years and seen changes that were not good but seems better than  the U S - @MC_Squared ...>I ... Read More

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2 years ago
sbgutwin

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 ...

antitruster50

Why don't you look for a maestro de obra and a peón, wouldn't that be cheaper? And you're actually hiring people that need it. It's my understanding they make around 2k and 1.5k colones respectively. - @antitruster50 Per ... Read More

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2 years ago
sbgutwin

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 ...

antitruster50

Why don't you look for a maestro de obra and a peón, wouldn't that be cheaper? And you're actually hiring people that need it. It's my understanding they make around 2k and 1.5k colones respectively. Read More

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2 years ago
antitruster50

Fire bricks or pizza stone by antitruster50

Hello, does anyone know where in Costa Rica or more specifically Guanacaste I could find fire bricks to make a rustic pizza oven or at the very least a large pizza stone?

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Awesome, thank you Read More

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3 years ago

Fire bricks or pizza stone

Hello, does anyone know where in Costa Rica or more specifically Guanacaste I could find fire bricks to make a rustic pizza oven or at the very least a large pizza stone? Read More

antitruster50 replied to a thread
3 years ago
kohlerias

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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3 years ago
samcharlot123

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, ...

antitruster50

To tell you the truth you really need to experience it first hand and then make decisions based on that or you could regret it. Being hands on is the only way to find out that info and the best deals. Deals over the phone or internet will most ... Read More

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3 years ago
kohlerias

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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That is actually good news, don't know what the blabber is all about Read More

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3 years ago
antitruster50

Credit card vs debit card by antitruster50

I used my debit card in CR to withdraw from ATMs and the fee was $5 each time. I recently opened a Charles Schwab account because they say they have no international ATM fees. Is anyone familiar with this, is it real? Also, is it better and cheaper ...

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Thanks everyone Read More

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3 years ago
antitruster50

Credit card vs debit card by antitruster50

I used my debit card in CR to withdraw from ATMs and the fee was $5 each time. I recently opened a Charles Schwab account because they say they have no international ATM fees. Is anyone familiar with this, is it real? Also, is it better and cheaper ...

antitruster50

Thank you for your response. In reference to the CR banks charging a fee, well BCR did not charge my Wells Fargo ATM any fees for withdrawing USD. Only my bank WF charged me the $5 fee per transaction. That's why I researched into Schwab and ... Read More

antitruster50 created a thread
3 years ago

Credit card vs debit card

I used my debit card in CR to withdraw from ATMs and the fee was $5 each time. I recently opened a Charles Schwab account because they say they have no international ATM fees. Is anyone familiar with this, is it real? Also, is it better and cheaper ... Read More

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3 years ago
antitruster50

Anyone interested in sharing a shipping container to Costa Rica? by antitruster50

I am planning on buying a container and shipping it to CR. The problem is I am only sending a few appliances so the container would be more than half empty. If anyone is interested please let me know. It would be a 20' container. I am in the ...

antitruster50

Oh very nice, I was in Samara a few months back and I'm also moving to the Guanacaste area. Please keep in touch. Read More

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3 years ago
antitruster50

Anyone interested in sharing a shipping container to Costa Rica? by antitruster50

I am planning on buying a container and shipping it to CR. The problem is I am only sending a few appliances so the container would be more than half empty. If anyone is interested please let me know. It would be a 20' container. I am in the ...

antitruster50

I am still researching the whole process but as far as getting a firm price is very difficult. It all depends on the items you are shipping and how far you are from a shipping port. I am still in the planning stages so stick around maybe I can ... Read More

antitruster50 replied to a thread
3 years ago
antitruster50

Anyone interested in sharing a shipping container to Costa Rica? by antitruster50

I am planning on buying a container and shipping it to CR. The problem is I am only sending a few appliances so the container would be more than half empty. If anyone is interested please let me know. It would be a 20' container. I am in the ...

antitruster50

Thank you, didn't know but if that doesn't work out I can always buy it in CR. Read More