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Relocating to Costa Rica for retirement by cordell848
I want to retire abroad. When would be a good time to plan a trip to Costa Rico to find out more about retiring there?
@cordell848If you want to find out about Costa Rica then come anytime. It is what it is depending on where you go. Read More
Where to start housing and paperwork to become resident by oooriginals
I'm traveling to Costa Rica in three weeks, and I am wondering where to start. I want to check out spots where I can live but not be too far away from neighbors. I will be living on a pension, I'm 74 and Female. I'm not handicapped in any way and ...
A lot depends on what you want. Mountains, beach or city. The beach areas are hotand more expensive. The mountains are beautiful but not as heavily populated but cheaper to live there. The pacific coast is more popular than the caribean side. ... Read More
Where to start housing and paperwork to become resident by oooriginals
I'm traveling to Costa Rica in three weeks, and I am wondering where to start. I want to check out spots where I can live but not be too far away from neighbors. I will be living on a pension, I'm 74 and Female. I'm not handicapped in any way and ...
I tried torespond but it wouldnt go. Let me know if you get this. Read More
Best way to explore different areas in CR by bhu11163
What is the best way to explore different areas in CR. Thinking of retiring there. Do I hire someone,or try to look around on my ownThank you
@bhu11163 If you are flying into San Jose I recommend the Hampton Inn across from the airport for your first night. Then ask far Pedro as your private driver. He is knowledgable about CR, speaks fairly good English and you can hire him for a whole ... Read More
Best way to explore different areas in CR by bhu11163
What is the best way to explore different areas in CR. Thinking of retiring there. Do I hire someone,or try to look around on my ownThank you
@bhu11163 Are you interested in the costal areas, which are expensive, or the cooler mountains of the Central Valley which is more affordable. Read More
Please tell me of your costs and experiences by Michael Trainor
Hello,My name is Michael....73yrs young....have been looking for 2yrs (Internet) into first a visit to CR and if it is what it sounds like.....laid back...relatively inexpensive....socially inviting....I would like to obtain a pensionado visa and ...
@Michael Trainor Fist of all, my recommendation is to come, rent a car and explore. My daughter and I have spent a year finding the right place for us. We have learned a lot in that time, made some expensive mistakes, and now feel much more ... Read More
Best way to explore different areas in CR by bhu11163
What is the best way to explore different areas in CR. Thinking of retiring there. Do I hire someone,or try to look around on my ownThank you
Are you coming in to San Jose or Liberia. Do you speak Spanish Read More
Best way to explore different areas in CR by bhu11163
What is the best way to explore different areas in CR. Thinking of retiring there. Do I hire someone,or try to look around on my ownThank you
@bhu11163 are you coming into San Jose or Liberia. Do you speak Spanish Read More
Looking people from CR to do business by kari tasser
Hello everybodyI am looking for people from Costa Rica to create a joint businesswrite your contact in PM ( telegram/whatsapp/viber etc )
We are finding that out. Read More
Moving dogs from USA to costa rica by laurenqmeeks
Hello all, hubby and I are trying to spend an extended period of time in Costa Rica and would like to bring our dogs along for the adventure. We have two large German shepherd mixes that are not service animals. the hitch of everything is that none ...
@laurenqmeeks Copa Airline will cargo large dogs out of Orlando. Its not cheap and you have to have all your paperwork done. Read More
Air freight camera gear and customs clearance by EB DIBBY
Greetings, I’m going to be moving down to Costa Rica for an extended period of time. I work in video production and have a few opportunities down there I would like to explore. So I would like to bring my gear- lights, camera, lenses, computer ...
@EB DIBBY Check out Get it here Jeŕry.com. Jeŕry Thomas is very good to work with. Read More
Young family - which part of CR should we move to? by cvanlijnden
Hello everyone,my wife and I (both 37 years old) are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in about 3 years. We also have a daughter who is currently two years old, and a Labrador who just turned 4. We will be visiting the country soon on a holiday to ...
When you are here to look you might want to check out a property for sale in La Flor Tres Equise in a small expat community . It is a quiet area and the climate is perfect so no need for heat or air conditioning. You can find the listing on line. ... Read More
Air freight camera gear and customs clearance by EB DIBBY
Greetings, I’m going to be moving down to Costa Rica for an extended period of time. I work in video production and have a few opportunities down there I would like to explore. So I would like to bring my gear- lights, camera, lenses, computer ...
@EB DIBBY We used Get it Here Jerry. Jerry was very good to work with and our goods arrived in 5 weeks. The cost was less than I thought. We sent two pallets of goods. Read More
How Does Caja Work ? by dkor
Dear expats - I see there has been a lot of discussion about Caja, but I'm not quite finding the answers to my questions - so please forgive me if this has been answered before and I am just not finding it. My spouse and I are applying for ...
what is an inversionista Read More
Possibly moving to CR - Mountains preferably by SRutan23
Looking to move to CR within the next year. My husband and I are in our late 40's and we are coming from Pennsylvania. We would like to live in the mountains, grow some of our own food and live a very simple life enjoying each other and nature. ...
we would love to meet you or visit your farm. We are still looking for an appropriate place. Read More