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Martin

@Symmetry01

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American looking for information about Costa Rica

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American

Lives in Washington DC

Speaks english, spanish

Registration: 03 April 2012

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Martin
Symmetry01 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Symmetry01

Need a car buying Agent. Can you recommend one to help buy a car? by Symmetry01

Hello, I have been in contact with someone named jacqui but I heard there is a reliable person who will find me a car for 200 dollars. Anyone know about him or someone else like him who can take some of the challenges out of buying a car in San ...

Martin

Thanks, I'm talking to him now. He came up in a google search. Read More

Martin
Symmetry01 created a thread
9 years ago

Need a car buying Agent. Can you recommend one to help buy a car?

Hello, I have been in contact with someone named jacqui but I heard there is a reliable person who will find me a car for 200 dollars. Anyone know about him or someone else like him who can take some of the challenges out of buying a car in San ... Read More

Martin
Symmetry01 created a thread
9 years ago

Bank deposit for pensionado Visa?

I read that part of the residency application process I need to deposit money into account #242480-0 of Banco de Costa Rica. 1. How much do I have to deposit? 2. Do I have to have an account with Banco de Costa Rica to do this? 3. Should I ... Read More

Martin
Symmetry01 replied to a thread
9 years ago
crtraveler

Where to live - at most one hour from San Jose Airport? by crtraveler

Hi everyone! I'm excited to have joined this forum and I'm looking forward to finding out more about living in CR. My husband and I have been visiting and researching for many years. I did post a question about living in CR but working in ...

Martin

Anyone know much about the San Luis area? I'm thinking about renting a place there this September and I've only seen photos of the interior and the scenery through windows. The owner said its secure and loaded with modern features but ... Read More

Martin
Symmetry01 created a thread
9 years ago

Where can I find recent Resident Visa requirements in english

I went to the costa rican embassy website and the document listing the requirements was in spanish only. Where can i find the requirements and steps in plain english? Read More

Martin
Symmetry01 created a thread
9 years ago

Getting Medication in Costa Rica

How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ... Read More

Martin
Symmetry01 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Symmetry01

How to rent and live permanently in Costa Rica + getting a car by Symmetry01

Salud! My name is Martin and my Wife is Nanci. We are looking to rent and live permanently in Costa Rica. We will buy a car and then eventually a house. Any advice to this end would be greatly appreciated. Some expats Do buy cars. How do you ...

Martin

I'd like to live in esterillos or another place near Jaco. However, I'll probably spend at least a month in San Jose until I can find a suitable place closer to good surfing. Read More

Martin
Symmetry01 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Symmetry01

How to rent and live permanently in Costa Rica + getting a car by Symmetry01

Salud! My name is Martin and my Wife is Nanci. We are looking to rent and live permanently in Costa Rica. We will buy a car and then eventually a house. Any advice to this end would be greatly appreciated. Some expats Do buy cars. How do you ...

Martin

great info. thanks! Read More

Martin
Symmetry01 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Symmetry01

How to rent and live permanently in Costa Rica + getting a car by Symmetry01

Salud! My name is Martin and my Wife is Nanci. We are looking to rent and live permanently in Costa Rica. We will buy a car and then eventually a house. Any advice to this end would be greatly appreciated. Some expats Do buy cars. How do you ...

Martin

Thanks, That's an excellent website. I put all the pertinent info in an email. Does anyone know if the pensionado visa requirement of 1000 dollars a month is for a couple (husband and wife) or is that for a single person? If more is needed ... Read More

Martin
Symmetry01 created a thread
9 years ago

How to rent and live permanently in Costa Rica + getting a car

Salud! My name is Martin and my Wife is Nanci. We are looking to rent and live permanently in Costa Rica. We will buy a car and then eventually a house. Any advice to this end would be greatly appreciated. Some expats Do buy cars. How do you ... Read More