Matt
New memberAmerican 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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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
1. No Snow! 2. Wild life abound 3. Public health care 4. Beaches and surfing 5. It is not the states! Read More
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?
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
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 ...
welcome fro across the deluce in PJ! Read More
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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