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Mac76

Matt

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American expat in Costa Rica

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American

Lives in Peurto Jimenez

Speaks English,ASL, poco spanish

Registration: 04 May 2010

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Matt
Mac76 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Costa Rica by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Costa Rica, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

Matt

1. No Snow! 2. Wild life abound 3. Public health care 4. Beaches and surfing 5. It is not the states! Read More

Matt
Mac76 replied to a thread
13 years ago
dannyjoe87

did anyone drive to CR? by dannyjoe87

Probably going to drive to CR but have read about some pretty high import taxes on vehicles and things. Has anyone already been this route? Any suggestions?

Matt

Ok here is my take on it. Me and my buddy did the trip in September of 2009. If you hauling a trailer and entering the northern border and leaving through the southern boaqrder you must register as a tourista, meaning you have to pay someone to ... Read More

Matt
Mac76 replied to a thread
13 years ago
rendrag

newbie by rendrag

Hello, I have been living in Costa Rica for 5 years. I wanted to find a different forum thats has no commercial interest, unlike the ARCR forum. I was banned from that forum twice for not agreeing with the moderators, mainly Paul. So, maybe it will ...

Matt

welcome fro across the deluce in PJ! Read More

Matt
Mac76 replied to a thread
14 years ago
hailsa

have you moved to costa rica? advice? by hailsa

My retired husband and I are thinking on relocating to Costa Rica...for many reasons: economics, health care, lifestyle...where to begin...We don't want to be totally isolated because we like to eat out once in a while, but do not want to live in ...

Matt

If your are going to buy anything here(CR) be very cautious and make sure you have a good lawyer! People love the screw over foreigners here it is like a national past time. My suggestion would be go to Panama they have passed new laws to make it ... Read More

Matt
Mac76 replied to a thread
14 years ago
fredj6

Traveling by car from U.S. to Costa Rica. by fredj6

Has anyone driven from The U.S. through Mexico and if so did you encounter any problems ? I am concerned about corrupt Police and Bandits. Thanks,Fred

Matt

Just a couple of other things to think about. If you can bring your car into the country for 30 days leave and get another 30 day extension, but after that you have to pay import taxes, if you are planning on having a car here. Or do like the ... Read More

Matt
Mac76 replied to a thread
14 years ago
fredj6

Traveling by car from U.S. to Costa Rica. by fredj6

Has anyone driven from The U.S. through Mexico and if so did you encounter any problems ? I am concerned about corrupt Police and Bandits. Thanks,Fred

Matt

Fred me and my friend took on this task last September! You have to register the right way when you enter every country! I forget what it is called something to do with entering the northern border and exiting through the southern, if not you will ... Read More