edwinemora
Costa Rican citizen
Forum posts
433
Contacts
3
About me
Costa Rican
Registration: 09 May 2021
Activity
COVINTEC construction experience by costaricahomebuilder
The Covintec system sounds great and makes sense on paper but here in Costa Rica all the input I have received from contractors who have used the system over the last 10 years has been negative. I am looking for some positive input as this product ...
@pscottch...Tom Rosenberger of @costaricahomebuilder is deceased.. Read More
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 ...
@dianeahrendt.....It doesn't work that way and basically you are already in trouble before you get here.....First of all, you have show proof of a return flight back to your origins before you step into Costa Rica....If you think Costa Rica is going ... Read More
San José: walkable areas to live by zencorgi
We have been researching various countries to move to for some time and Costa Rica is near the top of the list. The San José area is attractive because of the availability of health care and we are planning a trip there in the early summer to ...
@rainagain....You captured it ! ! Read More
San José: walkable areas to live by zencorgi
We have been researching various countries to move to for some time and Costa Rica is near the top of the list. The San José area is attractive because of the availability of health care and we are planning a trip there in the early summer to ...
@rainagain....Authentic Costa Rican Culture ?....That means pedestrians have no rights !....At one time in San Jose, they painted big red/yellow hearts on the street, where pedestrians were mowed over...Nobody is looking out for you here and if you ... Read More
Visiting CR at end of March 2925 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, ...
@bpwald.....Come peak at peak rainy season(October) to see if it is even worth it for you...Like many Americans they leave during this period, you can't blame them.....But either way,check out the foothills of San Isidro Del General/Perez ... Read More
Visiting CR at end of March 2925 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, ...
@bpwald..We have hot humid at our beaches and cooler humid in our mountains....Hence,Costa Rica is a tropical country.....Now----are you looking to avoid mold and insects too ? Read More
San José: walkable areas to live by zencorgi
We have been researching various countries to move to for some time and Costa Rica is near the top of the list. The San José area is attractive because of the availability of health care and we are planning a trip there in the early summer to ...
@zencorgi..Escazu ?...Why even bother coming to Costa Rica for that, crowded and congested....Keep on going west to 'Villa Colon/Ciudad Colon'...Still has a nice feel and not to way out there and still close enough to 'Cima'... Read More
Visiting for final decision on expat living by Zman 2302
I am ex military and have visited many countries and feel that will benefit assimilating into the tico community. From some of the negative comments I feel that is all personal opinion and lack of investigating every aspect you want to immigrate ...
@Zman 2302...Benefit assimilating into the Tico community ? ? You just mentioned the gentrified global markets within Costa Rica.....The term immigration is in reference to'improving one's socio-economic condition'.....At 500K for 500m2 for land as ... Read More
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 ...
@dwilhelms1...I am not MAGA,I am Costarrican....There is absolutely no crossover nor connection.. Read More
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 ...
@dwilhelms1....Be my guest !..Wait till you find out you have no rights here nor that there is no disclosure laws or consumer protection.....You better know how to speak Spanish because your in for a wild ride that will take you to your ... Read More
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 ...
@dwilhelms1...You are already in trouble,you can't work here.With Costa Rica's insecurity you are jumping out of a frying pan and into the fire....Continue your research for another country.. Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Costa Rica by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Costa Rica can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even ...
@Cheryl....Great post !....The challenges that have been recent for us has to do with home repairs...Good available help is scarce for the obvious...In our region if you are not going to fork it over they are not going to help you no matter what ... Read More
Influx of new expats ??? by rainagain
Hello. This is not about politics... but, with the events of last night in the US... will we or should we, and our Tico friends and neighbors, expect an influx of new Expats in the coming months and years?  ...May be interesting to ...
@Jtuck2....What were the issues? please tell !.....No doubt you were warned !...Just about all from the U.S. create a fairyland of their own making about Costa Rica.. Read More
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 ...
@mg2319...What is your plan B if Costa Rica ends up not being the fairyland that you imagined ?...Reciprocation with the earth is definitely not a priority with Ticos...The highest use of pesticides in the world is in Costa Rica.Along with the ... Read More
Influx of new expats ??? by rainagain
Hello. This is not about politics... but, with the events of last night in the US... will we or should we, and our Tico friends and neighbors, expect an influx of new Expats in the coming months and years?  ...May be interesting to ...
@rainagain....I hope you love it a lot because it tells us a lot about you !....That Howler Monkey is in an 'electrocution process' and its grip is locked on the power-line...I wrote a featured article for the 'Tico Times' and was the first one ever ... Read More