@Joancr
American expat in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Paraiso, guancaste
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 28 February 2012
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Potential retirement spots in Central America by RootBeer-GMT
Primarily looking for potential retirement spots in Central America. Belize and Costa Rica have been suggested, as has El Salvador. My concern is that the latter might be way over priced property wise for what you get in ...
@rainagain great answer and I agree wirh all after 24 years in CR Read More
Is CBD oil legal in Costa Rica by rocketman58
We are moving to CR and hoping CBD oil and all its benefits is legal in CR and legal to import
you can't even import pet medicine as I tried! stuck in aduana. I am sure you won't have trouble bringing it in in a suitcase but importation is another matter. Read More
Realtor recommendations for Tamarindo by Shmooze
We will be visiting Tamarindo CR in July to check out the area and look at some properties for a possible move there. Does anyone have any recommendations of Realtors for that area? Appreciate your time and suggestions. Thank you,
I love ABC realty in Tamarindo. I am using them right now to sell my place which is under contract. Super professional. I chose them in part because I have known of Jogi the owner for about 12 years. My agent Karen has done a great job. Highly ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Costa Rica. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move ...
Waze everywhere even for just figuring out how much time to allow. XE for currency exchange WhatsApp for any kind of communication needs Facebook for keeping up with local happenings Read More
buying instead of renting in Costa rica by tennyC
Hi. I,m Tenny I have been back to Tamarindo for 3 yrs now I,m a resin artist and retired early I would like to know anyone who has bought property or a house in the Lagarto community, what is it like now I have a unit in mind to purchase but ...
If you are already in Tamarindo, I would suggest you go to Lagarto and look for the things you are interested in having. Bank and gas do not. The closest place would either be Nosara, Santa Cruz or Tamarindo. I live half way in between the two. Go ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
I know a lot about the area as I have lived close for 12 years. Nothing about the development but I can probably tell you whatever you need to know about the area Read More
Uber - San Jose/ escazu by jose1954
Will my app. for Uber in the states work in CR or do I need a different app.? Is Uber pretty reliable and easily available in valley area? Thanks!
Same app works...the only complication is that the driver can't call u on your US number. I change contact phone numbers but it is not as easy as it sounds. I use it in Colombia, Costa Rica and US. Read More
Use Waze, skip GPS? by Celadon
Hola, amigos! Our March visit plans are taking shape! A question for Costa Rican dwellers: I purchased the "international travel pass" from Verizon which turns out to be essentially the same price as changing SIM cards etc., plus all ...
Absolutely cancel GPS. Waze is way better! Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
yes i do in the development Tierra Pacifica Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Yes, $500 per person Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Problem is they can do anything they want but I regularly travel with more than $500 worth but I try not to make it obvious and just be prepared if they feel like hasseling you Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
$500 exemption and be prepared to show receipts if necessary Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
I have a b&b in Junquillal named Hotelito Si Si Si (google it) and am about 30 min from the site. I also have an ocean view lot for sale. I have had many potential buyers from there stay here. There are stores and restaurants here as well. Not ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Personally I would buy all of those things myself. There are plenty of appliance stores in Santa Cruz and usually if they have what you need, Coopeguanacaste has 2 stores with nice appliances and small kitchen machines. There is also J&G ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
I think you have to add me as a contact before you can message me Read More