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Joan Marie

Joan Marie

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Canadian looking for information about Costa Rica

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Canadian

Lives in Calgary

Registration: 20 May 2015

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Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Joan Marie

I still have it. I don't think I'll build. I've bought a condo in Tamarindo nearby and I'm in love with the town. I'll likely sell the land at some point. Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Joan Marie

The developer has drilled wells. That's the water supply. I've owned land there for about three years and only now are a few houses coming up. There is no "gated community", no road yet to the beach which would be a half hour walk ... Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Joan Marie

Generally United Airlines via Houston. They mostly have the best schedules. I have sometimes flown on Air Canada through Toronto but that is often a longer layover. I'm not sure if you are aware but Westjer has just begun a direct flight to ... Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Costa Rican cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Costa Rica? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Costa Rica and why not your best ...

Joan Marie

Given all of the above, I hesitate to ask - but can anyone recommend a decent restaurant in or near Jaco? Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
gwirfs

New member looking for some information by gwirfs

hi, I am gary, live now in cathedral city, CA. I am professional addiction counselor, also recovering alcoholic myself, retired from working for now, and I am planning to move to costa rica in next year-looking at heredia now-to live at that ...

Joan Marie

This is really a wonderful post. Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Joan Marie

If you want to send me an email, I'll give you as much detail as I have and some pictures. Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Joan Marie

Of course. Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Joan Marie

I'm traveling today - will send tomorrow. Would you like to give me your email address? Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

Joan Marie

I am here in Tamarindo and also have a lot at Playa Lagarto. I'm planning to drive over one day this week and have a look. I'll let you know and take a few pictures. Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Vincep34

Liberia by Vincep34

Hello, I'm Vince Italian American male living in Charlotte, NC that is looking to move to a South/Central American country within the next few years or so. So basically I am looking for areas to research and possibly come down for a few weeks ...

Joan Marie

Hi, Vince; I haven't yet made up my mind as to whether to stay here full-time or just part time. I'm just mulling over the issues with healthcare and whether or not I want to abandon my Canadian healthcare benefits. That would really be ... Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Vincep34

Liberia by Vincep34

Hello, I'm Vince Italian American male living in Charlotte, NC that is looking to move to a South/Central American country within the next few years or so. So basically I am looking for areas to research and possibly come down for a few weeks ...

Joan Marie

I have a small condo in Tamarindo, which is about a 45 minute drive from Liberia. The temperature is very consistent (hot!) and the people are friendly. Quite a few Canadian and American expats here. This is a beach town on the Pacific side - you ... Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Annette 24

considering a move to Costa Rica by Annette 24

Hi we are an Irish couple looking to move to Costa Rica Are there any Irish out there we could chat to Thanks a lot

Joan Marie

I am from Calgary and spending about half time in Tamarindo. There are many Canadians here as well. What part of Costa Rica are you in? Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Annette 24

considering a move to Costa Rica by Annette 24

Hi we are an Irish couple looking to move to Costa Rica Are there any Irish out there we could chat to Thanks a lot

Joan Marie

From where in northwestern Canada did you move? Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Tips for getting your first job in Costa Rica by expat.com

Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Costa Rica? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...

Joan Marie

Oh, well...if it's on the INTERNET, it must be accurate. I guess you were right all along. Dang! Read More

Joan Marie replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Tips for getting your first job in Costa Rica by expat.com

Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Costa Rica? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...

Joan Marie

Canada is entirely comprised of "immigrants". The Aboriginal populations have been here for about 16,000 years, and the rest of our descendants began to show up in the 1600's. The Canadian culture is a mosaic of Aboriginal, European, ... Read More