nwgypsy
New memberAmerican expat in Costa Rica
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American
Lives in San Isidro
Registration: 12 November 2012
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Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Your dog will be much happier if you take him with you to Costa Rica. I have had two dogs that I have brought to CR from the US over a period of 12 years and they have both been just fine. We hiked through the jungle, swam in the ocean, and they had ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Well, I wouldn't let that stop me from taking a dog to Costa Rica. I am originally from Alaska, and your dog can certainly get into trouble with moose, bears, etc. up there - but that doesn't keep anyone from having a dog. I had my Viszla in ... Read More
Do you think that PZ area is right for us? by cjbohn
Hi! Planning our due diligence trip in November to San Isidro, PZ. We have been to CR a few times, traveled the Nicoya Peninsula, drove to Arenal, traveled the southern zone, stayed in Sierpe and have been to Corcovado. We are thinking the PZ area ...
Hi, I lived full time in San Isidro for five years, designed and built a nice house, and still spend quite a bit of time there (I'm sitting in my house in San Isidro as I write this). I now split my time between Seattle and San Isidro. As a ... Read More
Diamante Valley by JLFL
Hello, I'm wondering if there are any 40 something expats living in the Diamante Valley that can tell my about their experience living there. I've visted the area a few times and it is BEAUTIFUL and I'm hoping for a much simpler life but don't want ...
Diamante Valley is beautiful, but it is definitely isolated. You can either drive to the beach, or drive to San Isidro - but both are some distance away. I would look at it the same way you might consider a cabin in the mountains - you would need ... Read More
The other side of the Costa Rican postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
In general, my experience in Costa Rica has been a very good one. I met my wife there, have built two houses, and still spend a lot of time in the country. The biggest downside for me right now is the huge increase in crime. The country has a very ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
Having gone back and forth with my dogs several times from Seattle to Costa Rica, here is a current report. - I have had very good luck going from the US to Costa Rica. If the dog is traveling with you and the dog+crate weighs less than 100 lbs. it ... Read More