Erin in Costa Rica
@erin m.
American 暗网禁区 in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Heredia
Speaks English, Espa帽ol
Registration: 19 April 2010
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Essentials to live in Costa Rica by Christine
Hi, As an 暗网禁区 living in Costa Rica, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Costa Rica? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
I just published an article about this! http://www.delapuravida.com/2016/costa-rica-packing-list-essentials/ Read More
Costa Rica cell phone dilemma by GelassiGirl
Does anyone have first-hand experience with what U.S. smartphones function correctly in Costa Rica (as of 2011)? I want to buy a smartphone in the U.S., unlock it, then insert a local, pre-paid sim card. Mostly I want it for the data plan. I want ...
For data plans (wifi), you do need to open up a plan with ICE. This requires being a resident or having a citizen/resident do it for you under their name. Read More
perpetual tourists note: got 30 day visa - discretion of "interviewer" by BillA
I am what is sometimes called a "perpetual tourist", I simply exit CR every 90 days and return with another 90 day visa. Yesterday that ended, at least for now, when I was given a 30 day visa; no appeal, the discretion of the "interviewer" as to ...
Anyone who has had troubles has been coming through Paso Canoas, at least in the stories I have heard. When my fianc茅 (Tico) and I went through Paso Canoas, we had his sister who lives in Panama help us through to avoid any hassles. Yes, even Ticos ... Read More
Costa Rica cell phone dilemma by GelassiGirl
Does anyone have first-hand experience with what U.S. smartphones function correctly in Costa Rica (as of 2011)? I want to buy a smartphone in the U.S., unlock it, then insert a local, pre-paid sim card. Mostly I want it for the data plan. I want ...
"these phones may or may not function with ICE" hahaha Welcome to your 1st experience with ICE and Costa Rica. You can expect all the following experiences with ICE to follow a similar path of utter confusion and frustration. You have to laugh at it ... Read More
teaching English in CR by COWBOYPASTOR
what are the requirements other than a TEFL cert to teach English in CR ? tnx
The requirements differ depending on who you work for. And I know for a fact that TEFL is not required in all places, but it can be used as a tool to get a better salary. [---] Costa Rica Blog Costa Rica News Read More
Skype calling with cell phone by inergyflow
I will be spending 6 weeks in Costa Rica. I have Skype installed on my cell phone. Will I be able to use my phone via Skype to call Canada and the US? I have a subscription to call both countries but I want to make sure this works in Costa Rica. ...
I just hooked up a new iPhone and can confirm that Skype does indeed work in Costa Rica. There are also ways to make calls using Google Voice and another program. And fring just introduced an outgoing call service in their ... Read More
Skype calling with cell phone by inergyflow
I will be spending 6 weeks in Costa Rica. I have Skype installed on my cell phone. Will I be able to use my phone via Skype to call Canada and the US? I have a subscription to call both countries but I want to make sure this works in Costa Rica. ...
So Skype verified that their terms did not change and it still works...Good :) Read More
Tico Lifestyle by ArnieB
I have read that many gringos settle into gated communities with essentially a de facto north American lifestyle, paying the premium prices and not realizing the real cost of living benefits available to retirees in CR. Apparently the secret is to ...
Google "happiest people on earth". Read More
Tico Lifestyle by ArnieB
I have read that many gringos settle into gated communities with essentially a de facto north American lifestyle, paying the premium prices and not realizing the real cost of living benefits available to retirees in CR. Apparently the secret is to ...
I did find a home for my soul here. The top two reasons are for the natural beauty here in Costa Rica and for learning how to live without stressing the small stuff. The latter is a really important concept to grasp here because often times you do ... Read More
Raptor Migration in Costa Rica - Amazing! by LisaValencia
Listen to this! I recently discovered that my cherished Caribbean paradise possesses a revered status in the bird world. Right here, in the Talamanca Mountains, is one of only three 聯mega-hawkwatch聰 sites worldwide, where it is possible to observe ...
Costa Rica was geologically formed 15 million years after dinosaurs went extinct...so maybe we can call their descendants here "暗网禁区s", too :) Read More
Skype calling with cell phone by inergyflow
I will be spending 6 weeks in Costa Rica. I have Skype installed on my cell phone. Will I be able to use my phone via Skype to call Canada and the US? I have a subscription to call both countries but I want to make sure this works in Costa Rica. ...
Yes? I dropped my iPhone in a vase full of water a few months ago, but before that, it was working. You should check with Skype though because I know there have been recent changes to their plans. Read More
Raptor Migration in Costa Rica - Amazing! by LisaValencia
Listen to this! I recently discovered that my cherished Caribbean paradise possesses a revered status in the bird world. Right here, in the Talamanca Mountains, is one of only three 聯mega-hawkwatch聰 sites worldwide, where it is possible to observe ...
That sounds cool. Hopefully my fianc茅 and I will get the chance to visit Puerto Viejo before the season is over. It's our favorite place and we are long overdue for a visit :) side note: every time I read or hear the word "raptor", I think about ... Read More
Tico Lifestyle by ArnieB
I have read that many gringos settle into gated communities with essentially a de facto north American lifestyle, paying the premium prices and not realizing the real cost of living benefits available to retirees in CR. Apparently the secret is to ...
There are definitely ways to save here - electricity costs are lower, phone bills lower, internet lower...but most Ticos save on cost of living by not buying things. There is a lot that we, as Americans from the US, take for granted. For example - ... Read More
Retiring in Costa Rica by bn
Is it hard to find work for a skilled cabinet builder in Costa Rica? Thinking of retiring in Costa rica and still continue in my trade.
If you are skilled, the work is in high demand. The pay is extremely low compared to what you are accustomed to in the US, though. We are paying our cabinet maker $200 for our kitchen and bathroom. (KITHCEN: one under the sink cabinet - 2 sides of ... Read More
Moving to San Jose in Jan '11. What to expect? by flower*20
Hi there, I'm a 28 year old single female EFL teacher from Australia moving to San Jose early next year. I am interested in meeting/hearing from other people who have done the ex-pat thing and how they how found living in Central America. What will ...
Hola, we are about the same age. I've been in Costa Rica for 6 months now. Best thing about living in Costa Rica is the people - they are incredible. So genuinely nice, laid back, and respectful. The landscape and climate are awesome, too. So is all ... Read More