ridtherogue
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Happy Holiday July 24 to all CR
The annexation of the Partido de Nicoya to Costa Rica is a historical event that refers to the incorporation of the territory of Nicoya (most of what is today's modern day Guanacaste) to the State of Costa Rica, which occurred on July 25, 1824 Read More
Money & ATMs & extra charges etc by Michael Trainor
If I plan to visit CR for 90 days then leave for a week and do that 3 or 4 times in order to make a decision on whether to apply for pensionado visa, can I just use my Bank debit card for everyday living at ATMs or at stores etc like I do in the US ...
HelloI’m not sure what the charges are but I’ve sent myself money 5-7 times via MoneyGram and each time the transfer/transaction was very easy and for me a safe option. I’ve thought about loading up my PayPal card and keeping it ... Read More
Email penpal insights about Costa Rica by bhu11163
Hello I’m new to this forum and am planning on visiting Costa Rica for the first time,and possibly moving there someday. I am retired,live alone,and hope to receive good insight into how it is for a retired single person to live there.Thank you
Hello to the expat community. I’m Dennis and like many have considered CR as my final relaxation place to live. I’ve taken four trips to CR my last 2.5 months leaving at the end of May. So much to consider and I really don’t want ... Read More
Costa Rica reality vs fantasy? by marianne817
Hello all, I have been considering Central America for part-time relocation (maybe 4-6 months per year.) I am currently in Heredia, house-sitting for two weeks and will then work my way up the Pacific coast for two weeks until leaving for ...
@marianne817 very interesting to read. Read More