@Laura Spiers
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Legal Fees Cost for Pensianado Temp Residency by CR Jeanne
Hey all,I'm planning on moving to Costa Rica in Jne 2025 on a Pensionada Temp Residency. I was quoted an all inclusive price, minus the $361 Gurantee Deposit for the Cosa Rican government, of $2925. Is this sound reasonable? Can some folks share ...
Is that all inclusive legal fees? One person? 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
@rainagain its only for storage not for living. 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 yep. Could be more than one issue 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 or because they aren't issuing any water permits or meters in Santa Cruz indefinitly.... 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
We did end up getting a 20ft reefer from Jimmy Lee. He put a floor in, painted it and delivered. https://containerhomes.net/contact-us/. Read More
What can you move/bring into Costa Rica? by i2canflywithu
Having difficulty finding a list of items I can bring into country when moving there. Can I bring homeopathic medicines and essential oils? Can I bring my clothes? Can I bring shoes? Can I bring framed art prints and will they be able to withstand ...
@daveandmarcia when you apply for residency dont you get to import 2 vehicles without import tax? im a little confused on where there is some other tax. what ports and company did you use for shipping? thanks! Read More
Solar panels for solar project in Costa Rica by Laura Spiers
@daveandmarcia hi! where did you get the panels? did you import them or buy them in CR? we have a solar project we are experimenting with. thanks!
@daveandmarcia thank you so much for that great info! We have our building plans complete but should be able to easily get that company to review for the water and electricity. Read More
Solar panels for solar project in Costa Rica
@daveandmarcia hi! where did you get the panels? did you import them or buy them in CR? we have a solar project we are experimenting with. thanks! Read More
Car Rental by Larry56
Hi! My wife and a couple of our friends are vacationing in Northern Costa Rica end of January 2024. Flying in to Liberia... Where is the best place to rent a car... my understanding is we DON'T want to do it at the airport(?) Also, in Liberia, a ...
Maybe it’s in the daily fee but i dont see a line item for it. Adobe doesnt have many locations away from the airport that have cars to rent. i tried in Huacas to see if it was cheaper but they dont rent from that location. i decided it was a ... Read More
Car Rental by Larry56
Hi! My wife and a couple of our friends are vacationing in Northern Costa Rica end of January 2024. Flying in to Liberia... Where is the best place to rent a car... my understanding is we DON'T want to do it at the airport(?) Also, in Liberia, a ...
@Larry56 you can rent from Adobe at the airport but all the other franchises are a rip off. Adobe does not surprise you will charges when you bring back the car and are upfront and very nice. After being ripped off by Avis locals ... 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
@philipus92 thank you! my gut says he trustworthy but thats all i have is my gut! 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
@daveandmarcia yes that would be great bit we arent starting to build until late next year and want to do some things ourselves on the property. We also are building a garage yet with the plans so want to lock up tools and toys since we can only ... 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
Thanks all. I also was told to be wary of a company called Ecocontainers. 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
@edwinemora we aren't going to live in it. We are using it to store tools and things while our house is being built. Thanks for the advice! Read More
Does anyone know containerhomes.net ?
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 Read More