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Registration: 14 March 2023
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Early Retirement by emmajmanogue25
Looking to retire in Costa Rica, i have US and UK citizenship, my sister will be retiring with me, she is UK citizen. Where do we start?
if you go to the search engines and put in *** certified appraiser you will see the 25 years of ex pats experiences it is always best to see long term info 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 ...
since the average wage of a university graduate in costa rica is about $800 to $1200 month and i see most living a decent life in decent houses maybe not luxury with pool and tennis it makes me wonder how anyone could spend $5000 month to live herei ... 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 ...
while we have heard of people who have not had good experiences in my 32 years of building and buying here i have been quite pleased vs the states maybe because i started out using a licensed appraiser and advisor angela jimenez rochayou can see her ... Read More
Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan
Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...
most need a lawyer since the process is so slow for residencyhowever many people just go out every 6 months for 3 days and never get thissome go for bargains in panama or miami but you can do this without paying anyone if you are willing to stand in ... Read More
Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan
Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...
there are no official real estate agents since anyone can be an agentthe difference is those (like angela jimenez rocha) are licensed architects or engineersyour best idea is contact various people and ask them what is their background and how long ... Read More
Recommendation for a Relocation Agent by ChrisJohan
Hello,I'm a French living in Sweden for the past 20 years, with my husband (Swedish) and we are looking for a new country to live.The Costa Rica seems very interesting and we are planning to spend one month on place beginning of next year.The ...
ask for angela jimenez rocha certified appraiser and advisor Read More
I want to rent a furnished two bedroom place in Costa Rica by Barbarasweinberg
I’d like to be in either the Central Valley or near the blue zone
see orbitcostarica site Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Costa Rica, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Costa ...
i left new york city in 1991 where i paid $3000 month for a one bedroom modern apartment which included a parking space in midtownin costa rica todaythe same one bedroom modern apt in escazu will run about $1200 monthin santa ana about $800 ... Read More
Visiting soon and need to plan by Jtuck2
Hello, My husband and I are coming to visit on March 23 for two weeks. We need some help deciding which areas to visit and we need to book places to stay.We want to familiarize ourselves with expat communities in the Central Valley area to see if ...
my wife just came back from playa hermosa in guanacaste and said hotel there bosque was quite nice and not crowded like tamarindo which is close bythe big problem with first time visit is the distances are so far that most do not realize to visit ... Read More
Visiting soon and need to plan by Jtuck2
Hello, My husband and I are coming to visit on March 23 for two weeks. We need some help deciding which areas to visit and we need to book places to stay.We want to familiarize ourselves with expat communities in the Central Valley area to see if ...
look for the web site orbitcostaricaadvice for where to retire in the central valley Read More
Where should I even begin? by edwardguaschino
I receive 100% p&t from the VA and I am getting to the point mentally where I just can’t handle the states anymore. Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic both offer retirement visas. Where should I even begin to look at Costa Rica? Id ...
@edwardguaschinoread blogs from retired gringos who have lived in costa rica for decades not newbies Read More
Are Orotina & San Mateo areas safe? by Michael Trainor
Hello everyone....I have been looking on Air BnB at some places to stay during an Apr 6 - 13 visit. I am a senior citizen (very healthy) who walks about 6 - 8 miles per day, so I don't mind walking....I prefer it. So I rcvd a response from an Air ...
after 32 years of living in costa rica when i first arrived in 1994 the country was tranquil and safe almost everywhereanyone who reads the newspapers in costa rica for local people instead of the hype for tourists will discover anywhere outside of ... Read More
US citizen with Costa Rican business, need help with taxes by Ashley Gee
Hi community! I am a US Citizen with a Costa Rican business. I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation to a US based Accountant that has knowledge of Costa Rican Taxes.
danilo jimenez speaks perfect english cpa Read More
Pursical area by Simplepuravida
Does anyone know much about the Altos de Antigua in or near Pursical? I see land for sale there but would like to know more about it, before we take a look.
my wife was appraiser for the mutal in puriscal for a lot of years and the problem there is the sesmic questions otherwise it is a great area for rural living but i see the crime is up there lately 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 retired here in 1994 and i have watched 100s of gringos leave costa rica mainly because they have the same mistakes they made in north americathey get hooked up with low class women or think they can live on the beach for $500 month next to 4 ... Read More