klafavor47
American expat in Costa Rica
Forum posts
11
About me
American
Lives in Esterillos Este, Puntarenas
Speaks A little Spanish, and a little German
Registration: 17 April 2018
Activity
Household Goods Confiscated
Does anyone know a way to get our household goods out of customs that was confiscated for some reason. We had it shipped from Honduras to Esterillos last March by a supposedly friend who said he could do it cheaper. Well, guess what, we got half of ... Read More
Vehicle
Hey All, My wife and I brought both of our vehicles from Honduras. My question is what is the oldest vehicle I am allowed to bring in? I have researched and can not find it. One is a 2002 Toyota Tacoma and the other is a 2013 Kia Serranto. My wife ... Read More
Relocating to Costa Rica by ram55
My wife and I are planning to move to Costa Rica. We have a couple of question about relocating to Costa Rica. Is the cost to moving your furniture to Costa Rica and paying the import tax and moving cost or are you better to purchase the furniture ...
I have made 2 moves here. One from Orlando and the other one from Honduras where I was working. The first one from Orlando took 2-3 weeks. When it got here it cost 1000.00 in customs. The cost was originally 7000.00 for a 20' container. And they ... Read More
moving to Costa Rica by klafavor47
Hola Ya'll. My name is John and my wife is Karen. We have a house in Esterillos. I'm currently in Afghanistan as a contractor working on helicopters for the army. We both like golf, fishing, walking on the beach or in the mountains and ...
Hi Dave, How much TV did you watch and what channels did you get? And I guess you don't use them anymore? Read More
moving to Costa Rica by klafavor47
Hola Ya'll. My name is John and my wife is Karen. We have a house in Esterillos. I'm currently in Afghanistan as a contractor working on helicopters for the army. We both like golf, fishing, walking on the beach or in the mountains and ...
My wife Karen contacted Boomerang but haven't heard anything back from the yet. That was the day before yesterday. I would've thought that we would've heard something back by now. Read More
moving to Costa Rica by klafavor47
Hola Ya'll. My name is John and my wife is Karen. We have a house in Esterillos. I'm currently in Afghanistan as a contractor working on helicopters for the army. We both like golf, fishing, walking on the beach or in the mountains and ...
No. we're not into sports, besides I would rather go hiking or fishing anyway. Maybe ziplining. Karen watches soap operas but doubt they are shown there anyway. Also, do you know if the fire stick from Amazon works there? Read More
moving to Costa Rica by klafavor47
Hola Ya'll. My name is John and my wife is Karen. We have a house in Esterillos. I'm currently in Afghanistan as a contractor working on helicopters for the army. We both like golf, fishing, walking on the beach or in the mountains and ...
Thank you. do you know what the average cost is off hand? Read More
moving to Costa Rica by klafavor47
Hola Ya'll. My name is John and my wife is Karen. We have a house in Esterillos. I'm currently in Afghanistan as a contractor working on helicopters for the army. We both like golf, fishing, walking on the beach or in the mountains and ...
Thank you for your response. We are trying to sell our SUV at the moment as we don't want to keep it here. Also, those 3 sites for dish that you mentioned, is that for internet or just TV or both. Thanks, John Read More
moving to Costa Rica by klafavor47
Hola Ya'll. My name is John and my wife is Karen. We have a house in Esterillos. I'm currently in Afghanistan as a contractor working on helicopters for the army. We both like golf, fishing, walking on the beach or in the mountains and ...
Thank you for the info. When we were looking at the house last year, the realtor said the was internet as well as TV. The house is really beautiful but now we are told we might need a repeater. Getting hard to trust anyone these days. Also, shipped ... Read More
moving to Costa Rica by klafavor47
Hola Ya'll. My name is John and my wife is Karen. We have a house in Esterillos. I'm currently in Afghanistan as a contractor working on helicopters for the army. We both like golf, fishing, walking on the beach or in the mountains and ...
Hi Dave, yes we do plan on moving here at some point. Trying get things together. having a few issues with our house. No internet and wifi is getting real expensive. I am currently in Afghanistan, but will be there 18 May for 2 weeks in Jaco. Our ... Read More
moving to Costa Rica
Hola Ya'll. My name is John and my wife is Karen. We have a house in Esterillos. I'm currently in Afghanistan as a contractor working on helicopters for the army. We both like golf, fishing, walking on the beach or in the mountains and ... Read More