Michael Trainor
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 14 June 2023
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Are Orotina & San Mateo areas safe? by Michael Trainor
Hello everyone....I have been looking on Air BnB at some places to stay during an Apr 6 - 13 visit. I am a senior citizen (very healthy) who walks about 6 - 8 miles per day, so I don't mind walking....I prefer it. So I rcvd a response from an Air ...
Has anyone ever used their USA Verizon Prepaid phone in Costa Rica? I am wondering what I'll need to do to make calls/texts or Whatsappers in Costa Rica.....Gracias amigas y amigos Read More
Are Orotina & San Mateo areas safe? by Michael Trainor
Hello everyone....I have been looking on Air BnB at some places to stay during an Apr 6 - 13 visit. I am a senior citizen (very healthy) who walks about 6 - 8 miles per day, so I don't mind walking....I prefer it. So I rcvd a response from an Air ...
@edwinemoraThank you for your wise and well thought out response edwinemora. I will be sure to keep it mind when I travel anywhere in Costa Rica. Read More
Are Orotina & San Mateo areas safe? by Michael Trainor
Hello everyone....I have been looking on Air BnB at some places to stay during an Apr 6 - 13 visit. I am a senior citizen (very healthy) who walks about 6 - 8 miles per day, so I don't mind walking....I prefer it. So I rcvd a response from an Air ...
Thank you Mail66 for the information you offer.I'm wondering....not debating..... if your desire NOT to want to walk in Atlanta or Dallas would apply to Orotina and San Mateo. Are those two places in Costa Rica comparable in size or crime? I ... Read More
Are Orotina & San Mateo areas safe?
Hello everyone....I have been looking on Air BnB at some places to stay during an Apr 6 - 13 visit. I am a senior citizen (very healthy) who walks about 6 - 8 miles per day, so I don't mind walking....I prefer it. So I rcvd a response from an Air ... Read More
Money & ATMs & extra charges etc by Michael Trainor
If I plan to visit CR for 90 days then leave for a week and do that 3 or 4 times in order to make a decision on whether to apply for pensionado visa, can I just use my Bank debit card for everyday living at ATMs or at stores etc like I do in the US ...
@MilenaPaniagua I'd be interested in having that contact and information regarding the place, the cost, what's included etc.....as much info that is available....Thank you much for the reply and offerMichael Read More
Money & ATMs & extra charges etc
If I plan to visit CR for 90 days then leave for a week and do that 3 or 4 times in order to make a decision on whether to apply for pensionado visa, can I just use my Bank debit card for everyday living at ATMs or at stores etc like I do in the US ... Read More
Shared Housing in Costa Rica by Michael Trainor
Hi Everybody...... I am starting some CR living research in hopes of eventually getting a Pensionado visa within the next year or so.....I am currently planning a 1 - 2 week visit in early 2024 and then if CR looks like a good spot to retire to, I ...
Hello Bhavna,Thank you for your response and the info....I will take a look.So far I've been looking mostly at Ciudad Colon and San Isidro - Alajuela Province because they both look affordable. I want to stay away from buying a car so I would like ... Read More
Shared Housing in Costa Rica
Hi Everybody...... I am starting some CR living research in hopes of eventually getting a Pensionado visa within the next year or so.....I am currently planning a 1 - 2 week visit in early 2024 and then if CR looks like a good spot to retire to, I ... Read More
Email penpal insights about Costa Rica by bhu11163
Hello I’m new to this forum and am planning on visiting Costa Rica for the first time,and possibly moving there someday. I am retired,live alone,and hope to receive good insight into how it is for a retired single person to live there.Thank you
Well that seemed to have worked......long story short.....No, I have not visited CR yet. I was on my way to CR from the New Hampshire/Boston area just when Covid broke out. Had to put the brakes on in Orlando, Fl.......got a part time job and am ... Read More
Email penpal insights about Costa Rica by bhu11163
Hello I’m new to this forum and am planning on visiting Costa Rica for the first time,and possibly moving there someday. I am retired,live alone,and hope to receive good insight into how it is for a retired single person to live there.Thank you
I don't know why but I'm having trouble replying....I'll work on it Read More
Email penpal insights about Costa Rica by bhu11163
Hello I’m new to this forum and am planning on visiting Costa Rica for the first time,and possibly moving there someday. I am retired,live alone,and hope to receive good insight into how it is for a retired single person to live there.Thank you
Hi, I'm a 60+ male and looking to do about the same things you mentioned....an initial "look around" trip and another if it feels like a good place to live. I've been looking into it for the past cpl years. I am semi retired....living in Florida ... Read More
Please tell me of your costs and experiences by Michael Trainor
Hello,My name is Michael....73yrs young....have been looking for 2yrs (Internet) into first a visit to CR and if it is what it sounds like.....laid back...relatively inexpensive....socially inviting....I would like to obtain a pensionado visa and ...
Thank you again....this is encouraging......and yes, it is just me....one person.... When I first come for a short visit I plan to visit San Isidro primarily because it is closer to the beach than Ciudad Colon. I don't plan to do border runs. My ... Read More
Please tell me of your costs and experiences by Michael Trainor
Hello,My name is Michael....73yrs young....have been looking for 2yrs (Internet) into first a visit to CR and if it is what it sounds like.....laid back...relatively inexpensive....socially inviting....I would like to obtain a pensionado visa and ...
Thank you for your response......when I say relatively inexpensive I am speaking of living on approx $1700 per month....I'm not interested in Guanacaste as an area to live ....I agree that Guanacaste would prove to be too expensive.....I've been ... Read More
Please tell me of your costs and experiences
Hello,My name is Michael....73yrs young....have been looking for 2yrs (Internet) into first a visit to CR and if it is what it sounds like.....laid back...relatively inexpensive....socially inviting....I would like to obtain a pensionado visa and ... Read More