@rainagain
American expat in Costa Rica
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Speaks some Spanish. I'm here 5 years and it gets better every day... hard during Covid because of masks and such... but I use Duolingo every day, and I volunteer to teach English to various classes in my village... that really helps my Spanish a lot. Plus, no other gringos here... so I'm immersed and th
Registration: 24 March 2024
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Contacting me by daveandmarcia
Dottie,This Forum has me blocked out for reasons I cannot imagine, and so far the Moderators have not resolved the problem. Please contact me via WhatsApp at **** or call me at ***/. My conventional email address is: ****Dave
@Bhavna That was a rather curt and unsympathetic response. How old are you???Remember Bhavna, many people on these forums are older and things can be confusing.Try to be nicer... I'm sure your mother would be embarrassed of you; as are, I hope, the ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Costa Rica, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Costa Rica or already ...
@daveandmarcia Very strange Dave.Have you tried clicking on the word 'Report' that is to the right of your Name on YOUR posts?? Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Costa Rica, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Costa Rica or already ...
@rainagain Forgot to add this to my own post... I purchased my property (3 lots with one small concrete house) on a paved road that was a 5-minute walk to the bus stop, with municipal water and all utilities already in existence; in 2018, for ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Costa Rica, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Costa Rica or already ...
@rainagain Forgot to add this to my own post... I purchased my property (3 lots with one small concrete house) on a paved road that was a 5-minute walk to the bus stop, with municipal water and all utilities already in existence; in 2018, for ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Costa Rica, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Costa Rica or already ...
@Cheryl As Dave writes... flexibility is an awesome thing... And, like in many places around the world, how you live and how much you 'do' and or 'are willing' to spend is up to YOU.I am Single, 3 pets, a large garden, and I own my house. No ... Read More
Recommendations for a Real Estate Attorney/Notary Public in San Jose by jimforjim
Hi there,We're interested in purchasing a condo in the San Jose area and are now looking for an English-speaking attorney/notary public in San Jose that we can use to move the process forward. Can somebody recommend such a person who has done a ...
I used Helcor in Heredia for a property way up in western San Carlos. They were both realtors as well as lawyers and made it all far too easy; and fast!! Email:solucion@helcorcr.comweb:https://www.helcorcr.com/ Read More
The REAL Weather down here.
Hola. For newcomers and those 'considering' the 'move'... for whatever reason; it may be good to hear 'actual' testimonials from those of us who are living here, some for a long time, about the actual weather as opposed to the internet ... Read More
Influx of new expats ??? by rainagain
Hello. This is not about politics... but, with the events of last night in the US... will we or should we, and our Tico friends and neighbors, expect an influx of new Expats in the coming months and years? ...May be interesting to ...
@markzele You don't need a treaty. Dealing with double taxation is the SOLE responsibility of the taxed individual.. which is and can be one of the caveats of living abroad.And yes... nothing and nobody in the US can prevent Colombia or ANY ... Read More
Caja payment by Schempf
Is there a way to lower caja payment. I pay $350 a month.I am told to get a dentist appointment is just a waiting experience. I don't trust the hospital I'm told I have to go to. Went there once with stenosis of the aorta( didn't know yhrn what was ...
@daveandmarcia Dave.... that wasn't me that wrote that. But thanks for reminding us ALL what old age can do to a person.Maybe better reading glases for the new year???Just a suggestion. Read More
Caja payment by Schempf
Is there a way to lower caja payment. I pay $350 a month.I am told to get a dentist appointment is just a waiting experience. I don't trust the hospital I'm told I have to go to. Went there once with stenosis of the aorta( didn't know yhrn what was ...
@jwboozeriii I for one will say THANK YOU for sharing that !! Adding MediSmart for a measly $175 per year is a great idea/asset. That way a person can keep their 'caja' for routine medical crap, and thus, maintain their Residency... and have ... Read More
Expat banking in CR by CR Jeanne
Afternnon all:What can ya'll tell me about banking in CR? I'll be a Pensionada temp resident when I arrive in June of next year. Im thinking I'll just transfer auto-transfer my monthly Social Security direct deposit from my US credit union into ...
@newlance777 I walked into a BN, with only a passport, and opened an account. I didn't 'live' here yet, and hadn't yet applied for Residency. They asked for a CR address.... I gave them the address of a house I was interested in buying (which, ... Read More
Expat banking in CR by CR Jeanne
Afternnon all:What can ya'll tell me about banking in CR? I'll be a Pensionada temp resident when I arrive in June of next year. Im thinking I'll just transfer auto-transfer my monthly Social Security direct deposit from my US credit union into ...
@daveandmarcia Dave..... I think you didn't read my post carefully.... when I said, get the information 'out there'... I meant that that they were able to mail me something that I didn't even need. It had nothing to do with them ... Read More
Reactivation of CAJA payments after return? by AJGrandmaa
Hola, my husband and I suspended our caja payments in February knowing we would be away for 10 months. We understood (possibly incorrectly) that we go into office to have the payments start again upon return. To day we were told we must start again ...
@AJGrandmaaExcellent News!!!! Happy Holidays to you both. Read More
Questions about Herdia, Heredia, CR by DocPhD
Hello. My husband (age 75) and I (age 67) are a gay married professional couple who are visiting Heredia, Heredia (the city center) next month from Jan. 11 to Jan. 20th. As Americans, we cannot tolerate the idea that DT will soon be back in the ...
@DocPhD Hey, forgot to add, you may want to look at a classifieds website called 'Encuentra24' for real estate offerings. It is far more 'local' and is where Ticos go to look (or a local realtor who isn't flashing an inter'l logo) for properties. ... Read More
Expat banking in CR by CR Jeanne
Afternnon all:What can ya'll tell me about banking in CR? I'll be a Pensionada temp resident when I arrive in June of next year. Im thinking I'll just transfer auto-transfer my monthly Social Security direct deposit from my US credit union into ...
@daveandmarcia of course there will always be exceptions... but in the modern world, the gov't can and will eventually find out... and for those who don't respond; or 'can't' due to circumstances, they'll find out when they don't get their monthly. Read More