gsantowski
American expat in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Atenas
Registration: 26 April 2013
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Exchanging dollars to colones... by Cragers
Hola amigos/amigas: am wondering if the local banks will exchange dollars at a fair rate... If I should just bring dollars and not worry about colones, or if I am fretting over nada... coming south (Cr) in a week and getting excited. Cragers
You can withdraw either dollars or colones at ATMs with a debit card. Read More
rebates by doug mabee
Does anyone know if there is rebates to be had in Costa Rica for buying air conditioners for my condo
I've never seen coupons (for anything) or rebates like they have is in the U.S. Some stores offer a discount if you pay in cash. I bought a Carrier A/C with a SEER rating of 16 from EPA that was on sale. Their price Includes installation , which ... Read More
Need Moving Truck near San Jose by lafdbuf
Anyone know where I can rent a moving truck around the airport in San Jose (Alajuela)? thanks
I saw this: Mercadito Web posted February 25 at 5:38am · ALQUILO CAMION ISUZU REWARD 2013 2.4 TONELADAS. 100 DÓLARES POR DÍA 600 DÓLARES POR SEMANA. PRECIO ESPECIAL PARA PERÍODOS MÁS LARGOS. SE MANEJA CON LICENCIA ... Read More
Need Moving Truck near San Jose by lafdbuf
Anyone know where I can rent a moving truck around the airport in San Jose (Alajuela)? thanks
This was posted in February on Facebook - Mercadito Web ALQUILO CAMION ISUZU REWARD 2013 2.4 TONELADAS. 100 DÓLARES POR DÍA 600 DÓLARES POR SEMANA. PRECIO ESPECIAL PARA PERÍODOS MÁS LARGOS. SE MANEJA CON LICENCIA ... Read More
Stove propane setup by cameronsmith
Hi! I have been living in CR for a little over a year and would love to ship over my propane Viking stove from California. The problem is, I don't want to send it all this way without knowing if and how it can connect to the portable propane ...
You can get the propane tank that is used for BBQ grills at PriceSmart for about 18,000 colones. It cost about 7,500 colones to fill it at your local gas supplier. You have to drop it off and they will fill it and return your same tank to you in a ... Read More
Driving in Costa Rica by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Costa Rica? 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 ...
Believe it or not, it is legal in Costa Rica to go through red lights from 10:00pm to 5:00am with the caveat "if it is safe to do so". It is in the Costa Rican "rules of the road" book - "Manual del Conductor" Read More
Working as a freelancer in Costa Rica by Kenjee
Hi, A lot of expats dream of becoming self-employed: we would like to help you to make that dream come true. Can foreigners work as self-employed in Costa Rica? What are the formalities to work as a freelancer? What are the pros and cons ...
The following site lists the wages and salaries in Costa Rica: mtss.go.cr/documentos-varios Check the following box: Lista 2º periodo 2015 (1).pdf It will give you an idea of how much jobs pay here in Costa Rica. The exhange rate today is ... Read More
Looking to connect with people living in Limon/Tortuguero Area by Touqimonster
Hi, I'm coming through Costa Rica in Dec 2015 and want to connect with Expats living in the area. Just to get a better understanding of living in CR. I lived in South Africa for 6 years but now looking for the beach laid back ...
Check out Lisa Valencia at travelexperiencecostarica.com/ Read More