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fgmom
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Lives in Richmond
Registration: 25 March 2013
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Hi! Headed down 30-45 days. by AndyMarine
Hey all, Andy here. 46 yo Male, retired US Marine. Just myself and the wife. Leaving the rat race...So far thinking flying into San Jose...getting to Jaco, Guanacaste area...check it out and go from there. Any advice at all would be greatly ...
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Below are some great, honest articles from well-established news sources about moving to Costa Rica. Moving to Costa Rica is much like falling in love....there is first the attraction promoted by money-driven web articles and glossy travel mags, ... Read More
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Hi! Headed down 30-45 days. by AndyMarine
Hey all, Andy here. 46 yo Male, retired US Marine. Just myself and the wife. Leaving the rat race...So far thinking flying into San Jose...getting to Jaco, Guanacaste area...check it out and go from there. Any advice at all would be greatly ...
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Yes. Even though we visited CR twice for extended time periods, there's just no way to know what it's like to be here until you live it. I spent hours and hours reading everything I could find that had to do with living here. No one could ... Read More
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Hi! Headed down 30-45 days. by AndyMarine
Hey all, Andy here. 46 yo Male, retired US Marine. Just myself and the wife. Leaving the rat race...So far thinking flying into San Jose...getting to Jaco, Guanacaste area...check it out and go from there. Any advice at all would be greatly ...
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Actually the two most honest assessments of living in CR are the videos at travelcostaricanow.com and the site, therealcostarica.com. Almost every other website is fluff and designed for profit (clickable links) or, as I have heard, are prompted ... Read More
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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 ...
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We brought our dogs with us to CR, and it hasn't been a problem, just very expensive, with paperwork, special carriers, and airline pet fee. Granted, they are all under 20 lbs, so they rode with us in the cabin, under the seat, on JetBlue ... Read More
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Short-Term Health Insurance / Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? by geoffsquire25
Hello, friends! First-time user, first-timer to Costa Rica! My name is Geoff, and my fiancee (Lisel) and I will be moving from Denver to Costa Rica at the end of February for three-to-six months. We're moving to Nosara for an intensive Spanish ...
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I have been researching this as well. You say that both of you have quit your jobs. If that is so, then your "official" income would most certainly be at or below poverty level? If that is the case, you may qualify for the plan with the $12,000 ... Read More
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A question about healthcare in Costa Rica
Before applying for residency (and being eligible for caja), or just visiting for an extended time, how would a healthcare emergency be handled and about how much would it cost? For example, if (or my small child) fell and broke an arm and went to ... Read More
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How hard is it to rent and drive a car from San Jose? by fgmom
We are staying in San Ramon and are wondering how easy it would be to navigate the trek from the airport in San Jose to San Ramon? We don't speak Spanish. Thanks!
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Thanks for all that great info -- I looked up the village hotel and it looks like something we would enjoy -- definitely want to avoid the touristy/expensive areas as much as possible. Love the tips -- thanks! Read More
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How hard is it to rent and drive a car from San Jose? by fgmom
We are staying in San Ramon and are wondering how easy it would be to navigate the trek from the airport in San Jose to San Ramon? We don't speak Spanish. Thanks!
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That's some great advice. Thanks. I appreciate the honest input, and yes, of course it's a bit scary, but it's better than going into it blindly. btw, slightly off-topic, how far is it to get to the beach from San Ramon? A nice family-friendly ... Read More
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How hard is it to rent and drive a car from San Jose? by fgmom
We are staying in San Ramon and are wondering how easy it would be to navigate the trek from the airport in San Jose to San Ramon? We don't speak Spanish. Thanks!
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Thank you!There are great little bakeries and restaurants in San Ramon.That's great to know! Read More
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How hard is it to rent and drive a car from San Jose? by fgmom
We are staying in San Ramon and are wondering how easy it would be to navigate the trek from the airport in San Jose to San Ramon? We don't speak Spanish. Thanks!
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Thank you! Yes we are staying in San Ramon the entire time, as a home base at least. That tripadvisor link said that there are extra fees to renting a car that aren't mentioned by the major US companies when placing a reservation online. ... Read More
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How hard is it to rent and drive a car from San Jose? by fgmom
We are staying in San Ramon and are wondering how easy it would be to navigate the trek from the airport in San Jose to San Ramon? We don't speak Spanish. Thanks!
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Thank you so much! Your post led me to do a quick google search and came up with this: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g291982-c124228/Costa-Rica:Traveling.By.Car.In.Costa.Rica.html. It sounds like what you are quoted in the US on the website ... Read More
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How hard is it to rent and drive a car from San Jose?
We are staying in San Ramon and are wondering how easy it would be to navigate the trek from the airport in San Jose to San Ramon? We don't speak Spanish. Thanks! Read More
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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 ...
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We have small dogs, but they are too large for most of the airlines' qualification for carry-on. I guess they are sort of "tweeners" :). But I just found out JetBlue has a JetPaws program, were rated highly by Petfinder.com, and only charge a $100 ... Read More
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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 ...
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Oh wow the 8-4 thing is good info, never thought of that. Most of the flights from DC (my nearest airport) arrive late at night. We are still in the planning stages of everything, and this is by far the most stress-inducing of it all! As we get ... Read More
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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 ...
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Hi, We are considering this as well, if we make the move, and I was wondering what the specific difference is between checked baggage and cargo, with reference to safety/temperature? Is it the same area or would baggage be safer? Thanks! Read More