overbergerc
American looking for information about Costa Rica
Forum posts
18
About me
American
Lives in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Lim
Speaks Some Spanish, English
Registration: 15 October 2017
Activity
Buying a new or used vehicle in Quito. by kevinfisher729
I was just in Quito, Galapagos, Mindo, Banos and Papallacta with my now Fiance and Ecuadorian citizen . We also went to banks, car dealers , grocery stores , malls etc. She wants me to move there in the next 6 months . I have so many questions ...
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Driving in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Ecuador? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Paris is Hell compared to the CA countries I have driven in. Read More
Driving in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Ecuador? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Quito....few stop signs or traffic lights. Ditto Cuenca but more traffic lights. You learn to watch other drivers behavior. I noticed fewer 4 way intersection accidents than in the US. I learned to drive in NY and was very comfortable in Ecuador. Read More
Ecuador "in the news" around the world by Molari
I thought it would be good to share a daily or weekly update of Ecuadaor in the news around the world. If anyone would like to help out, most welcome to. :) Here is this weeks news: 70-year-old woman jailed in Ecuador after LAN airlines ...
Please insert head into orifice where your intelligence originates. I would be happy to loan you a shoehorn. Read More
Ecuador?! by veteran35
I am debating moving with a friend. We are both from the US and are both veterans from Iraq War. Our compensation from the VA and other interests puts us at about 4k each a month. I have so many questions and there is so much info it is hard to ...
My wife and I are in the same boat. (4-5k budgeted a month). If you receive any pertinent data would you be willing to share it please😊 Read More
The nightlife scene in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, Having access to a good nightlife scene can be a determining factor for many expats upon choosing their next destination. Tell us more about the nightlife in Costa Rica. In Costa Rica, what is the nighlife culture like: is it common for ...
Have taken 2 trips to Puerto Viejo CR and the nightlife is what you make of it. Many pubs with local music (Caribbean...bongo...Reggae.."Lazy Mon") Some rock, and some fine dining with muzak. Very safe. Watched the bicycle police bust a ... Read More
2 months in Panama - where to stay? by Ravenus
Hello We are looking to relocate from Melbourne, Australia for a few 1-2 month stints next year (3-6 different countries, 1-3 months in each). It's kind of a 'slow travel' project, while I am on maternity leave. One of the places we ...
Depends on the time of year. Need to pick "dry season" if you don't like the “Bajareque” which is a light afternoon mist that cools the area down. We were up in the 4k (miles) mountains in March-April 2018 and it was ... Read More
2 months in Panama - where to stay? by Ravenus
Hello We are looking to relocate from Melbourne, Australia for a few 1-2 month stints next year (3-6 different countries, 1-3 months in each). It's kind of a 'slow travel' project, while I am on maternity leave. One of the places we ...
Just a thought. If you like jungle, look at Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica. It's right on the Caribbean and in the rain forest, There's a place called Loco Natural owned by Pamela and Carter. They have 3 nice cabins and a small studio and you ... Read More
2 months in Panama - where to stay? by Ravenus
Hello We are looking to relocate from Melbourne, Australia for a few 1-2 month stints next year (3-6 different countries, 1-3 months in each). It's kind of a 'slow travel' project, while I am on maternity leave. One of the places we ...
It is pricey but it's very safe and has a full kitchen, full time hot water, TV, 2 BR's, etc, Lots of fresh fruit growing on the property. Entertainment can consist of hiking trails further up the mountain and watching the sun rise and set ... Read More
2 months in Panama - where to stay? by Ravenus
Hello We are looking to relocate from Melbourne, Australia for a few 1-2 month stints next year (3-6 different countries, 1-3 months in each). It's kind of a 'slow travel' project, while I am on maternity leave. One of the places we ...
Boquete ! Not on the beach but not too far away. Lot's of rivers and streams. (about 3.5 hours from Bocas and 1.5 hours from the Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park). Look into Albe Verde Guest House in Boquete. Lovely place and landlady ... Read More
Traveling from Panama to Costa Rica now that Nature Air is grounded by overbergerc
I've a trip scheduled for march that will take me to Baquete. I am flying into San Jose from the states and flying to Limon bound for Puerto Viejo on Sansa. I am planning to take a shuttle to Baquete from PV (a Hybrid shuttle trip on Caribe ...
Thanks Steve, I will check that out. I’m also considering taking the caribe shuttle all the way from Puerto Viejo to Boca instead of short hopping with Hola Panama from Almirante to Boquete Then renting my car in Boca and driving to Boquete. ... Read More
Traveling from Panama to Costa Rica now that Nature Air is grounded by overbergerc
I've a trip scheduled for march that will take me to Baquete. I am flying into San Jose from the states and flying to Limon bound for Puerto Viejo on Sansa. I am planning to take a shuttle to Baquete from PV (a Hybrid shuttle trip on Caribe ...
Many thanks for the info. Any of the options were long..even the flight to San Jose via Panama City. Long layover and a stop...But!!!....I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Nature Air *is* flying again but with reduced flights. They have suspended ... Read More
Traveling from Panama to Costa Rica now that Nature Air is grounded
I've a trip scheduled for march that will take me to Baquete. I am flying into San Jose from the states and flying to Limon bound for Puerto Viejo on Sansa. I am planning to take a shuttle to Baquete from PV (a Hybrid shuttle trip on Caribe ... Read More
Shipping Single Pallets to Costa Rica by ExpatDave
I couldn't remember or find where we were talking about this so I shall start anew... Talking with Michael with shippingcr.com yesterday about shipping some things I need and he said that they ARE shipping single pallets again. Cost depends on ...
I’ll We were going to ship a 20 foot container and then changed our minds and brought a Yamaha Rhino in the larger 40' container. We started buying and storing most things brand new 3 years before we moved. Everything was bought 50% off ... Read More
Panama vs Costa Rica by safetkey
I would like to hear from everyone who has lived in both countries and hear the pros and cons in your opinion! Thank you
Can't wait for the responses to this post ;-) Read More