@surfdog12
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Best bank for paying utilities remotely
Hello, I'll be getting a bank account to be able to make utility payments (water, electric and internet) on our home that is under construction. Does anyone recommend one over another for being able to manage utility payments remotely?I'm not keen ... Read More
Water access on a new build property by surfdog12
Can anyone comment on how their water is billed? Is it metered or a set monthly cost?We need water but are having a hard time due to no new municipality connections being offered.Our options are sink a well (Artisianal or Perpherated) and then hook ...
edwinemora, that is the problem...But the original farm that sold us our property does have a well and we are offered use of it. That process will require an investment on our part so we are looking at all our options.Since you said you have a meter ... Read More
Water access on a new build property
Can anyone comment on how their water is billed? Is it metered or a set monthly cost?We need water but are having a hard time due to no new municipality connections being offered.Our options are sink a well (Artisianal or Perpherated) and then hook ... Read More
Does anyone know containerhomes.net ? by Laura Spiers
We want to but just a regular shipping container. The owner seems reputable online but they want payment in full upfront. Any recommendations?thank you
When our two homes were being built, the first thing the contractors did was build a modest bodega to store tools, etc and to give workers a place to stay. They left at least one person to watch over things overnight and on the weekends. When ... Read More
Move to the coast by fisherj1012
Just beginning our quest to relocate to Costa Rica Looking for roccomendations for wherr to look on the west coast
I just bought on the coast and will now plan building a home. It's not going to be as easy as building in the states but if you know that, you can ready yourself for all the problems and then do the best you can. Good luck! Read More
Does anyone know containerhomes.net ? by Laura Spiers
We want to but just a regular shipping container. The owner seems reputable online but they want payment in full upfront. Any recommendations?thank you
I saw raw containers ~3k delivered a couple years back if that helps. You may want to seek out companies that work in Limon and are more focused on repurposing raw containers than those companies that make their livelyhood off creating finished ... Read More
Thinking of retiring to Costa Rica by GuesTPoster1307233
Hi All,My name is Millie and my husband and I are thinking of moving to Costa Rica. We are planning to travel there soon to scout places to live. We are interested in renting for now. Any advice on where the safest urban locations to look ...
If you want safe, warm urban living I would suggest looking at Merida Mexico. I have been to Liberia, San Jose and La Fortuna and they all seemed dirty and unsafe. -@BlackwatchMexico? Did the Cartels leave?I used to love going to Mexico until it ... Read More
Criminal background disqualifies. by kosinakim65
What would disqualify an US citizen from obtaining a pensioners visa. If you have a link or knowledge of requirements I would be grateful for the helpthank you kim
Check out : Outliers legal......Even though this legal firm in Costa Rica went bankrupt and took off with all their clients money, they have a very good web page of information about everything..... -@edwinemoraDid they actually take off with ... 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 ...
Move to CR and rent for the 1st year. Uvita is nice and has a good expat community if you get into one of the higher end places like Elan.Nosara has a large expat community but is ridiculously over-priced. Granted, that's all relative depending on ... Read More
Hand-dug Well by Saucey
I am considering buying land in remote area in golfito region close to ocean, about 2 km away. Wondering if anyone has experience drilling /digging for water in this region? What is a price range I should expect for a hand dug well for a personal ...
Good information here. It makes more sense buying an old place to tear down / remodel if new water rights are so prohibitive and slow. Read More
Put in offer on Property in La Tigra by Stephano1
Hello Everyone. Brand new to Forum.. I have been reading posts all day and find them very informative. We took a vacation and included some house hunting while in CR Dec 2022. We fell in love with the country and property on the same trip. We are in ...
@surfdog12 Thank you for your response. Very helpful. Any areas I should be wary about on the purchasing side? Thanks again. -@Stephano1I would suggest viewing the other responses in this forum. Granted some are very glum but, not without reason. If ... Read More
Put in offer on Property in La Tigra by Stephano1
Hello Everyone. Brand new to Forum.. I have been reading posts all day and find them very informative. We took a vacation and included some house hunting while in CR Dec 2022. We fell in love with the country and property on the same trip. We are in ...
You are brave. The more I learned over the 12 + years and more than 20 trips to CR is that vacation is quite different than being a resident.Granted, my vacations are more resident like, but the real estate purchasing side is rather complex. Of ... Read More
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 ...
@Justagirl8870 Thank you for taking the time to post this information. Where is your community? Nosara? Tamarindo? Read More
Border-free crossing to Panama and Nicaragua by Vanillacello
So my question is this: Is there anywhere on/near the Pacific coast where one can cross the borders to Panama and Nicaragua without going through a border-crossing?Ok, hear me out! In our family we have a competition where the goal is to have been ...
Paso Canoa also has no fences and you can simply cross the center divider between streets on the CR and Panama sides. 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 ...
Thai food - @LlhollySeriously... That and proper Sushi are the things we long for most on our trips to CR Read More