@tjuckufarley
Canadian looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 30 June 2023
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How have things changed in Panama since 2020? by havenacres1999
My husband and I are considering retiring outside of Canada and Panama has come up as a possible destination. The world has changed since 2020, how has Panama changed?
I need to further investigate, but I believe Panama has a significantly better infrastructure for expats as far as the health system goes. This is important if you plan on living there until the end. Some other things are a little easier there, not ... Read More
How have things changed in Panama since 2020? by havenacres1999
My husband and I are considering retiring outside of Canada and Panama has come up as a possible destination. The world has changed since 2020, how has Panama changed?
I too am very interested in Panama if my Costa Rica plan does not work out. Read More
Exploring retiring in Costa Rica by UJH
We like to introduce ourselves to the ExPat community. We are Ursula & Dan Lowrey, retirees, living in Charlotte, NC and looking to spend the best years of our life in another country. We have made major moves to another country before (Germany, ...
@rainagain I hear ya, it's a matter of perspective right. Snow, beautiful to look at on the landscape, @#$!??! To drive in. Maybe we can can do a temporary swap for a short while......hint hint lol. First world problems 'eh! They sure get to us. Read More
Exploring retiring in Costa Rica by UJH
We like to introduce ourselves to the ExPat community. We are Ursula & Dan Lowrey, retirees, living in Charlotte, NC and looking to spend the best years of our life in another country. We have made major moves to another country before (Germany, ...
@rainagain Sounds like a vicious cycle of life going on there. Just read that southern Ontario is expecting more snow than it's had in a few years, yeeehaaa.....I do believe I would prefer rain than snow though 😜 Read More
Exploring retiring in Costa Rica by UJH
We like to introduce ourselves to the ExPat community. We are Ursula & Dan Lowrey, retirees, living in Charlotte, NC and looking to spend the best years of our life in another country. We have made major moves to another country before (Germany, ...
@rainagain I heard that bright yellow lights are even better at keeping them away. We tried, not sure if it was a placebo affect, but think it works a bit. Read More
Looking for Residency Service by tjuckufarley
Looking for Residency Service; preferably within Canada; and will be the "eggs in one basket" service; to help to move to Costa Rica.I've searched; and feel that I'm looking at suspicious sites/companies.Can anyone help.
@edwinemora - I didn't know that I was comparing CR with PR; I know absolutely nothing about PR. Just trying to learn more about CR before I take a trip down there in the near future. Read More
Looking for Residency Service by tjuckufarley
Looking for Residency Service; preferably within Canada; and will be the "eggs in one basket" service; to help to move to Costa Rica.I've searched; and feel that I'm looking at suspicious sites/companies.Can anyone help.
@edwinemora - noted - thanks; regarding the volunteering remarks. After 3 years (PR) no problem? Read More
Looking for Residency Service by tjuckufarley
Looking for Residency Service; preferably within Canada; and will be the "eggs in one basket" service; to help to move to Costa Rica.I've searched; and feel that I'm looking at suspicious sites/companies.Can anyone help.
@Henrych - no worries mate - it is in the works, gonna happen - not afraid to try and fail, rather than not try at all. No harm in trying to learn from other's mistakes though, I imagine the original purpose for sites like this. Without giving a ... Read More
Looking for Residency Service by tjuckufarley
Looking for Residency Service; preferably within Canada; and will be the "eggs in one basket" service; to help to move to Costa Rica.I've searched; and feel that I'm looking at suspicious sites/companies.Can anyone help.
@daveandmarcia - fully understood. My wife and I are heavy into animal rehabilitation (of any kind). My wife loves working with children (including those with special needs). I've worked in ocean conservation before too - would love to be on the ... Read More
Looking for Residency Service by tjuckufarley
Looking for Residency Service; preferably within Canada; and will be the "eggs in one basket" service; to help to move to Costa Rica.I've searched; and feel that I'm looking at suspicious sites/companies.Can anyone help.
@edwinemora - You seem to read incorrectly "between the lines", yes; I do "need" to work. To spell this out for you and dumb this down a littel ..... (please read slowly and methodically to soak this in) . wee R a relutivly yung kupple; cumming wth ... Read More
Looking for Residency Service by tjuckufarley
Looking for Residency Service; preferably within Canada; and will be the "eggs in one basket" service; to help to move to Costa Rica.I've searched; and feel that I'm looking at suspicious sites/companies.Can anyone help.
@edwinemora - Thanks for the heads up; I've been through tons of those "reasons not to move to Costa Rica" videos. However, by being born and raised in Africa for over 30 years; CR is a paradise compared. Nothing has scared me away yet. In fact - I ... Read More
Looking for Residency Service
Looking for Residency Service; preferably within Canada; and will be the "eggs in one basket" service; to help to move to Costa Rica.I've searched; and feel that I'm looking at suspicious sites/companies.Can anyone help. 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 ...
@rainagain. Thank you for such a an honest and refreshing post, rather than opinion, much appreciated. Read More
Buying forever or Renting forever in Costa Rica??
I'd love to hear both sides of the above question - and the valid reasons why. Buying versus renting. This I believe will be very informative.Thanx Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Costa Rica by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Costa Rica, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Costa Rica as ...
Hi Cheryl - After extensive research into moving to Costa Rica; and this subject being one of the most popular reasons that people leave, my wife and I feel that we should not fall into this category.We have been somewhat globetrotters ourselves. We ... Read More