@slausonbeanco
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 12 July 2024
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Accommodation and meat cost by praxiswebcam0r
Hi everyone. I am exploring different countries to retire to and Costa Rica is one. And while everyone raves about the low cost of fruits and vegetables, I am more concerned with the availability of meat from ruminates (cow, lamb etc) quality and ...
Thanks for your comments. Can you tell me where you ended up and why ? We are planing our next trip to CR and looking north of the capital, to Arenal and west to the coast. Any recommendations are appreciated. Like the route ?Thanks. Mike Read More
Car Rental by Larry56
Hi! My wife and a couple of our friends are vacationing in Northern Costa Rica end of January 2024. Flying in to Liberia... Where is the best place to rent a car... my understanding is we DON'T want to do it at the airport(?) Also, in Liberia, a ...
@Larry56 Greetings,we are planing the same trip to explore from LIB. do you have your route figured out ?mike Read More
Where to live in CR ? by slausonbeanco
Good day,Planing a trip in Jan 2025 to look into some areas near lake Arenal and west to the coast. like to be near water of some sort. 72 years young with my lady a few years younger. Like to go out and explore the culture and enjoy what is ...
I will have to check that area out. When is the best time to visit ? Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
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 ...
rain again,this is Mike ,am I on the forum. Read More
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 ...
@rainagainWow.. your information was a great eye opener and makes so much sense. I like your list of "musts"We would add water flow or lake of some kind on or near the lot. I am 70+ US Army vet and own my own business. Dry Beans, which is big in ... Read More
Monthly CAJA payment by Schempf
I can't seem to connect with anyone about lowering my monthly payment. Removing pension and matrimonio.I've emailed, got redirected then told my email not accepted.Calling was just recordings.My attorney wrote a letter, but no response.Is there an ...
Hi,so does that included social security payments ? Read More
Monthly CAJA payment by Schempf
I can't seem to connect with anyone about lowering my monthly payment. Removing pension and matrimonio.I've emailed, got redirected then told my email not accepted.Calling was just recordings.My attorney wrote a letter, but no response.Is there an ...
thanks inivin57,Im a new B from Florida considering the move. What is the % due and what do the base that on ?Mike Read More
Monthly CAJA payment by Schempf
I can't seem to connect with anyone about lowering my monthly payment. Removing pension and matrimonio.I've emailed, got redirected then told my email not accepted.Calling was just recordings.My attorney wrote a letter, but no response.Is there an ...
ment to say caja ? Read More
Monthly CAJA payment by Schempf
I can't seem to connect with anyone about lowering my monthly payment. Removing pension and matrimonio.I've emailed, got redirected then told my email not accepted.Calling was just recordings.My attorney wrote a letter, but no response.Is there an ...
not sure what that sic?Mike Read More
Where to live in CR ? by slausonbeanco
Good day,Planing a trip in Jan 2025 to look into some areas near lake Arenal and west to the coast. like to be near water of some sort. 72 years young with my lady a few years younger. Like to go out and explore the culture and enjoy what is ...
Thank you..You must like the cool weather to go to 3,000 feet.looking at landing in Liberia and driving to lake Arenal and visit some communities in route. Like possibley San Mateo, Orotina, Escape, Garecia and La Fortunas, Do you have any thoughts ... Read More
Where to live in CR ? by slausonbeanco
Good day,Planing a trip in Jan 2025 to look into some areas near lake Arenal and west to the coast. like to be near water of some sort. 72 years young with my lady a few years younger. Like to go out and explore the culture and enjoy what is ...
Thank you Terrynvin,We are thinking something like a Jan feb scouting trip and thinking to land at Liberia LIR and then heading to the lake Arenal area and the Central Valley, then head west. Why did you not care for the Nicoya Peninsula ?Thanks ... Read More
Where to live in CR ?
Good day,Planing a trip in Jan 2025 to look into some areas near lake Arenal and west to the coast. like to be near water of some sort. 72 years young with my lady a few years younger. Like to go out and explore the culture and enjoy what is ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@papajus1111good day,I am considering moving to CR in 2025. Now wondering where to live. Will likely travel in Jan. to scope out some areasnorth of San Jose and west to the coast. Like cooler temps and less rain. With some creature comforts like ... Read More