@Ziminar
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 16 October 2021
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International health insurance
This may be posted already but I couldn't find it. I'm looking at getting health insurance to hopefully help with my prescriptions white I'm going thru the visa process. If you have any recommendations I'd appreciate hearing about them. Feel free to ... Read More
Dog food in Costa Rica by Henrych
I am Henry from Canada. I am moving to CR with my dog. For 7 years I've been using different sorts of "Taste of the Wild" dry dog food keeping her healthy and happy (as well as very smart). Will I be able to obtain the same food in ...
I was using iams in the states, since I'm outside San isidro it was difficult but the vets are in like hardware stores and i got science diet and slowly made the switch, i figured better to adjust the kitties then stress over getting what they're ... Read More
Importing pet food by ometepegelato
Hi, iam moving to costa rica next month and my dog is on a special diet for intestinal bowel disease. The only food he can eat is not available in costa rica and researching i have found out it is a restricted item that needs a permit from the ...
I forgot to mention I'm in contact via whatsapp with Google Translate on it so the language barrier hasn't been an issue Read More
Importing pet food by ometepegelato
Hi, iam moving to costa rica next month and my dog is on a special diet for intestinal bowel disease. The only food he can eat is not available in costa rica and researching i have found out it is a restricted item that needs a permit from the ...
Sending a pm Read More
toilet/plumbing by bermarsh
Hi. Considering a move to Costa Rica's Central Valley. I've been reading lots, and we've visited as tourists, but one issue has not been able to be resolved online: In private homes is it common to be able to flush toilet tissue? (Papel ...
And this is why I'm having an incinerator toilet instead. Burns everything to ashes! Read More
American Sports in Costa Rica by hbenoit
Does anyone of a way to watch American sports on TV in Costa Rica?Particularly American Football.
Nflstreams.io or use a VPN, I use VPN Express for Amazon games. If you go that route let me know i may have a referral code that can save you a few bucks Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
@robinheywood it's extremely unlikely you'll find an airline that will allow pitbulls in the cabin. I suggest finding an animal transport. Plus they need to be under a certain size as well. I'm sure many here can give you ... Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ...
@samramon I have read it all. I don't have a lot I'm giving up to go there. And yes I'm need to do more research into the one medication. I keep all of this in mind or at least try to. But thank you for making sure I keep my ... Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ...
i just got home late last night from my trip to CR. but I found property!!!! 30 acres about 45 minutes from Uvita. view of the San Luis waterfall, the Whales tail and a river!! Now here's hoping due diligence pans out. I'm trying ... Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ...
In Uvita yay went to the farmacia yesterday. I can get all my meds without a Dr except for Ambien and Percocet so I'm totally happy Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ...
@hellosampham this is exactly my issue. I've been taking the same amount of pain killers for 8 years. I don't get that "buzz" unless I take 2 when I'm in severe pain and even them it's only a mild wooziness. I've never felt ... Read More
Receiving salaries or monies from USA by Teri Sanders
Im living in Costa Rica and would like to work remotely from here for an American company. I dont want to get my salary via PayPal. I'm wondering how others in this situation get their pay?
I'mnot working but can't they do direct deposit or sonnet like zelle 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 ...
I'm moving down with all of this in mind. I'm bringing my large TV as it's only a few years old. I'm buying a portable projector so I can watch outside or in my bedroom if I want. I'm planning on building but also plan to suck up the ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Costa Rica by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Costa Rica, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
I haven't checked recently. I know they will have gone up due to the massive supply chain issue around the world. I'm also looking into modular homes that will get delivered then I just need a general contractor to put it together, like ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Costa Rica by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Costa Rica, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
To get back on subject...... I'm moving to Costa Rica for quite a few reasons. I've been researching this for a decade. My first reason is my health. My body literally can not take the cold here in Denver any longer. I ... Read More