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cheekimunki30
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Montezuma, Puntarenas
Registration: 21 January 2018
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Playa Potreo by cheekimunki30
I'm looking for a place in Playa Potreo. Anybody have thoughts on that location? Safety, friendly people, affordability, etc? Thanks.
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Thank you for the information. :top: Read More
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Playa Potreo by cheekimunki30
I'm looking for a place in Playa Potreo. Anybody have thoughts on that location? Safety, friendly people, affordability, etc? Thanks.
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Thanks, TheWizz. :) So there's no bus that picks up in Potrero? Are there taxis? Read More
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Playa Potreo by cheekimunki30
I'm looking for a place in Playa Potreo. Anybody have thoughts on that location? Safety, friendly people, affordability, etc? Thanks.
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Thanks, all. This is the kind of stuff I want to know. Temp not a huge prob as my Dad is coming from Florida where he works outside. He likes fishing, snorkeling, and site seeing. I'm not moving there, just helping him to settle. I'll be ... Read More
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Playa Potreo by cheekimunki30
I'm looking for a place in Playa Potreo. Anybody have thoughts on that location? Safety, friendly people, affordability, etc? Thanks.
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Thanks for the info. That's the plan, to get there and find what area suits my dad the best, but we need to pick a place to start out at. I just wanted to see if anyone had any good info on the area. I'd rather avoid a place notorious for ... Read More
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Playa Potreo
I'm looking for a place in Playa Potreo. Anybody have thoughts on that location? Safety, friendly people, affordability, etc? Thanks. Read More
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Finger Printing by cheekimunki30
Hello! For Pensionado Residency it says El registro de huellas se realiza en el Archivo Policial que se ubica en San José, frente al Centro Comercial del Sur, carretera a Desamparados. Debe solicitar una cita por teléfono al ...
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Wherever he lands is a homebase for him to explore around and see what best suits him. :) Read More
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Finger Printing by cheekimunki30
Hello! For Pensionado Residency it says El registro de huellas se realiza en el Archivo Policial que se ubica en San José, frente al Centro Comercial del Sur, carretera a Desamparados. Debe solicitar una cita por teléfono al ...
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Thank you for the advice. I am facts gathering at this point. I wanted to see what the forum's experience has been. I think I may get a lawyer; it's a safer bet. :top: That said, can anyone recommend a good lawyer with good English ... Read More
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Finger Printing by cheekimunki30
Hello! For Pensionado Residency it says El registro de huellas se realiza en el Archivo Policial que se ubica en San José, frente al Centro Comercial del Sur, carretera a Desamparados. Debe solicitar una cita por teléfono al ...
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He hasn't. He has been wanting to go since the '90s and we do have friends who are there. They have nothing but great things to say about it. So we're optimistic. :D Read More
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Pensionado - Making Payments and Getting Receipts by cheekimunki30
Hello! I'm reading up on applying for the Pensionado Residency and I see that I have to pay $50 for the application and $200 to change status from tourist to applying for residency into account 242480-0 at the Banco de Costa Rica. I read that I ...
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Thank you! Read More
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Finger Printing by cheekimunki30
Hello! For Pensionado Residency it says El registro de huellas se realiza en el Archivo Policial que se ubica en San José, frente al Centro Comercial del Sur, carretera a Desamparados. Debe solicitar una cita por teléfono al ...
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Thanks! Read More
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Pensionado - Making Payments and Getting Receipts by cheekimunki30
Hello! I'm reading up on applying for the Pensionado Residency and I see that I have to pay $50 for the application and $200 to change status from tourist to applying for residency into account 242480-0 at the Banco de Costa Rica. I read that I ...
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Thank you for the clarification. Read More
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Finger Printing by cheekimunki30
Hello! For Pensionado Residency it says El registro de huellas se realiza en el Archivo Policial que se ubica en San José, frente al Centro Comercial del Sur, carretera a Desamparados. Debe solicitar una cita por teléfono al ...
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The place I was looking for my Dad to rent includes utilities. In the link you provided, the "Legal Fees" of $1250 is if you retain a lawyer, but they aren't required, right? Here's what I found for requirements: 1. Income ... Read More
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Finger Printing by cheekimunki30
Hello! For Pensionado Residency it says El registro de huellas se realiza en el Archivo Policial que se ubica en San José, frente al Centro Comercial del Sur, carretera a Desamparados. Debe solicitar una cita por teléfono al ...
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Link to physical location of Finger Printing MSP. Trying to find out if this is the correct place to go for Interpol Finger Printing. ... Read More
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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here – June to December 2017 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 ...
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Hello! I'm helping my Dad retire in Costa Rica! Read More
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Pensionado - Making Payments and Getting Receipts by cheekimunki30
Hello! I'm reading up on applying for the Pensionado Residency and I see that I have to pay $50 for the application and $200 to change status from tourist to applying for residency into account 242480-0 at the Banco de Costa Rica. I read that I ...
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I see, so the compra says $563, so my $200 is 200 * 563 = 112,600 colones, yes? Read More