edwinemora
Costa Rican citizen
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Registration: 09 May 2021
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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
@BlueWater45....The hottest climate in Costa Rica is the old port of 'Puntarenas'...The 2nd hottest is Orotina.I question the type of ownership structure that is offered for that planned community, that you mention......Do you know ? Read More
Proper Prior Planning ... by DancingLions
Well, after *a lot* of research, planning, questioning, more research, and more planning, we're here. We have a beautiful home in the mountains outside of Atenas. We're renting for two years or more before making any further decisions about housing. ...
@HOMERFROMLAWTON....Do not forget to budget for the hidden cost of 'FRAUD'....Pray to God that you do not lose your mind when you start losing money... Read More
Proper Prior Planning ... by DancingLions
Well, after *a lot* of research, planning, questioning, more research, and more planning, we're here. We have a beautiful home in the mountains outside of Atenas. We're renting for two years or more before making any further decisions about housing. ...
@DancingLions....Something tells us this is not true.......Try again !....Nobody is that dumb to ship everything down here to Costa Rica and be renters...If doesn't workout, like it so often does for Americans, then you have to ship it all back.... Read More
Condominio Loma Verde by celferis
Hola: Does anyone have any experience -positive or negative - with buying a lot and building a house at Loma Verde, outside of Tamarindo? Thanks.
@Guy Lagace...Why do you continue to send money when nothing is being done ?...If it makes you feel any better you have a lot of company....There is not one week that goes by on the building design support groups for Costa Rica, that some North ... Read More
La Paz School vs CRIA/Living in CR with kids by Christinebala
Hello, We are going to be moving to the Guanacaste area and would love some input on the two private international schools we are considering(La Paz and CRIA). My son will be 9 this summer and going into the 4th grade. He does well in school and is ...
@daveandmarcia.That is bad luck for you because it is all true..And what are you going to do about it ? Read More
La Paz School vs CRIA/Living in CR with kids by Christinebala
Hello, We are going to be moving to the Guanacaste area and would love some input on the two private international schools we are considering(La Paz and CRIA). My son will be 9 this summer and going into the 4th grade. He does well in school and is ...
@daveandmarcia,You made a career asking me the the same redundant questions....It is a revolving door in and out of Costa Rica without question....Ad infinitum.... Read More
La Paz School vs CRIA/Living in CR with kids by Christinebala
Hello, We are going to be moving to the Guanacaste area and would love some input on the two private international schools we are considering(La Paz and CRIA). My son will be 9 this summer and going into the 4th grade. He does well in school and is ...
All those people that flew in with their families at the height of the pandemic have left Costa Rica by now...Once they got to experience the challenges for everything, from schools for their kids, to mechanics to getting Dengue....Then to construct ... Read More
Relocating to Costa Rica by kbtracy
Hi, our names are Kevin and Bonnie Tracy. We currently live in Mesa AZ. We are both retired military. We are considering relocated to Costa Rica. We will be visiting Costa Rica in August and will need some help with getting around and also ...
It is September now, did you guys make it down here for August ?..Tell us about it and when are you moving down here ? Uh-oh====I guess not... Read More
TRANSPORTING GOLD BARS by HOMERFROMLAWTON
I have some gold bars. There is no problem bringing them into country, there is no taxes, but I have a rule I never keep any more money on me that I can can afford to lose. There is no way I trust customs to just ship gold bars, so if there is ...
@HOMERFROMLAWTON,The posts that you have made recently are pretty dumb and you are doomed before you get here.....Its not even a rude awakening that awaits you... Read More
Motor Home by HOMERFROMLAWTON
We are definitely moving to Costa Rica but before we decide we want to make a tour of the country in our motor home before we decideto set down roots. I started looking for any rve parks where i can spend a day or a month so i can get electricity, ...
@HOMERFROMLAWTON....Move to Costa Rica how ?....Migration is going sweat you.They will ask for proof of when you are leaving Costa Rica and on what specific date.....You need to go through all the costly administrative legalitiesbefore you can get ... Read More
Immigration Attorney by 2runningwild
How do we locate a reputable immigration attorney in Costa Rica? The ads that I have found seem a little "sketchy". My husband and I have completed some of the work on our own, ie., our birth and marriage certificates are at an Apostille service ...
@2runningwild....My motivation is to tell the truth...You better go back and re-read the heads up..It is information that everyone or anyone needs to know who is moving to Costa Rica !.. Read More
Immigration Attorney by 2runningwild
How do we locate a reputable immigration attorney in Costa Rica? The ads that I have found seem a little "sketchy". My husband and I have completed some of the work on our own, ie., our birth and marriage certificates are at an Apostille service ...
@2runningwild....Permanent home ? You two are mistaken gravely.....It is not immigration, it is residency !...This is Costa Rica's most 'organized scam'....Then you will have to renew every year thereafter.....Not to mention having to pay into the ... Read More
Questions for retirement scouting visit in March by bpwald
Hi, my husband and I live in the Washington DC area and are considering retirement locations. We're looking at not-too-hot and humid places like the central valley in CR. Anyone with suggestions of towns to consider, places to go during our visit, ...
So how was your March trip and when are you moving down here...? Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Exodus
The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Exodus : "Why Americans are Fleeing Costa Rica for 2025".... On Youtube Read More
Road safety in Costa Rica by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Costa Rica as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Costa Rica, ...
Pedestrians have no rights here and still challenge drivers to hit them.....Plus, it is an open bar on our roads and highways...Comparing it to any American city is not going to fly.....North Americans finally woke up and are not coming down like ... Read More