McGinn
Canadian looking for information about Costa Rica
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Playa Lagarto
Speaks English
Registration: 18 December 2015
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Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Yes, we did finally get our home built. It took forever, but we love the house and love CR. I can tell you though that we absolutely hated the process. We are not yet living in CR. Our midlife crisis (buying property in a foreign country) from 5 ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello there, My husband and I are owners at the Playa Lagarto Eco Development. Are you an owner at PLED or one of the other developments? Please let us know which development you are in as we may be able to share information. Talk to you soon. Read More
Rolling Shutters/ Security Bars by McGinn
Hello everyone, We are building a home in Costa Rica in the Guanacaste region and would like any opinions on rolling shutters or bars on windows for security. I would prefer the rolling shutter type so that we can still enjoy our view but would ...
Thank you. Great idea ;0) Read More
Rolling Shutters/ Security Bars
Hello everyone, We are building a home in Costa Rica in the Guanacaste region and would like any opinions on rolling shutters or bars on windows for security. I would prefer the rolling shutter type so that we can still enjoy our view but would ... Read More
How much does Canadian govt tax on International income? by Julie et bri
How much does the Canadian govt tax us on international income ? Can someone help me with this ? Is it a deal breaker ?
Thanks, we are aware of the 25% and it is a huge bummer but have it budgeted in. Read More
How much does Canadian govt tax on International income? by Julie et bri
How much does the Canadian govt tax us on international income ? Can someone help me with this ? Is it a deal breaker ?
We plan on moving permanently to CR and my concern is how do we protect our identity and credit from theft from Canada while we are living happily ever after in CR. In Canada for instance there are people who can some how get enough information to ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hi Amy, Who did you purchase your property through? Was it Recap Investments for the Playa Lagarto Eco Development? thanks, Read More
How much does Canadian govt tax on International income? by Julie et bri
How much does the Canadian govt tax us on international income ? Can someone help me with this ? Is it a deal breaker ?
Good morning James, You seem like a quy who knows what he is talking about. Would you know the answer to my question? Does anyone from Canada have any information on protecting your credit and identity while in CR besides paying an insurance ... Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
Hello there, Do you know which ones eventually worked for them? Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
That is funny. No it wasn't a have to have, but I had these grand illusions of my husband and I becoming hippies and wearing funny hats :0) Oh well. I have heard about the sun shades and the rains and had planned on coming up with something that ... Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
Hello Kohlerias, Your profile says that you live in both Canada and CR. We will be living full time in Guanacaste, between Tamarindo and Nosara, and had planned on eating out of our green house for the most part. From what I am reading on the ... Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
Thank you. So buying your seeds in CR is really the way to go then. Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
Is reason that customs takes your seeds is because it is illegal to bring seeds into CR? Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
And they were lovely to have dinner with you both on. Wish we were there now! Read More
Wanted to Rent in Playa Lagarto Eco Development. by McGinn
My husband and I are looking for accomodation in the Playa Lagarto Eco Development while our home is being built. We are thinking May to October 2016. If there is anyone with a Villa or small home that is willing to rent monthly please contact us. ...
Hello. Somewhere within a half hour or so of the Eco development would be best. How far away is your home? Read More