

sleeperwagon
Canadian looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 09 August 2016
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Import an Auto from US by lafdbuf
I know this has been discussed prior, but over a year ago. I want to purchase a used Rav4, or other 4WD Toyota, in the US and Import to Costa Rica for use at my home in Costa Rica. I will be able to pick it up at a port or San Jose. Looking for ...

73% haha outrageous.. thats crazy Read More


Import an Auto from US by lafdbuf
I know this has been discussed prior, but over a year ago. I want to purchase a used Rav4, or other 4WD Toyota, in the US and Import to Costa Rica for use at my home in Costa Rica. I will be able to pick it up at a port or San Jose. Looking for ...

Well then, looks like your on the right track. i guess i never thought about bring a 15 year old car. we tend to want to bring with us what we have. we forget that the whole idea about moving to CR is to live a less N.American lifestyle. Read More


Import an Auto from US by lafdbuf
I know this has been discussed prior, but over a year ago. I want to purchase a used Rav4, or other 4WD Toyota, in the US and Import to Costa Rica for use at my home in Costa Rica. I will be able to pick it up at a port or San Jose. Looking for ...

Those are some outrageous tax rates. your better of finding something there in my opinion. i was also thinking of bring my car over, but with those rates, its half the cost of the car itself.. wow 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 MrTallest, we are neighbors 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??? :/

I have bought. i'm villa 58 lol, who are you? i am in touch with people living on site. 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??? :/

hey thanks for the quick response. how are things looking there. Read More


Insulin and pump by SadieS
My college age son is soon going to Costa Rica for 3 to 6 months. His health insurance company says to take 6 months supply of meds with him - this is so impractical as Humalog (insulin) need refrigeration and infusion sets for his pump (medtronic) ...

thats a great question. hope someone has some experience with that. i would also be curious to know. 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??? :/

So is anyone living there yet? it would be great to hear from folks that are actually there to put a lot of these doubts to rest. i went down there towards the end of 2014 and signed for lot 58. wonder what things are looking like at this ... Read More


OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT by mburk
I live in the US but purchased a condo in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Would like to open a checking or savings account there. What is needed and/or how hard is it to open an account?

my lawyer opened one up for me. i am a non resident. message me if you wish, i can refer you. she's located in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste​. Read More


Petition to help future residents of Costa Rica by samramon
Hi, mods - I hope this is okay to post here. If not please delete it and accept my apology. There is currently a new petition to change the law requiring people in the process of getting legal residency to leave the country every 90 days to renew ...

its still a STOOPID law. doesnt hurt to try. why be a hater rendrag... Read More


Robberies in Tamarindo by amourdelavie
I just had to leave Costa Rica asap so changed my dates of departure...I stayed at Marrey\ZullyMar hotel in Tamarindo and was robbed $6,000us ,100,000colones and 200$Ca the son of owner came to help me with the old safe and saw the money...two ...

A thief is a thief...agreed. But you are more likely to get robbed if you are flamboyant or flashy if you know what i mean... you gotta show less than what you have and say less than what you know. if you aren't street smart, then yes, get ready ... Read More


Robberies in Tamarindo by amourdelavie
I just had to leave Costa Rica asap so changed my dates of departure...I stayed at Marrey\ZullyMar hotel in Tamarindo and was robbed $6,000us ,100,000colones and 200$Ca the son of owner came to help me with the old safe and saw the money...two ...

Never leave a home unattended. One lady took her dog to the vet, gone two hours and lost her fridge. The security guards at (some) gated communities get paid commissions from thieves for advising them when homes are vacant.Lost her fridge? lollll ... Read More


Robberies in Tamarindo by amourdelavie
I just had to leave Costa Rica asap so changed my dates of departure...I stayed at Marrey\ZullyMar hotel in Tamarindo and was robbed $6,000us ,100,000colones and 200$Ca the son of owner came to help me with the old safe and saw the money...two ...

Wow reading some horror stories. what are the laws in CR for owning a gun. perhaps arming ones self atleast in your own home. looks like as mentioned earlier, a very loud security system and a dog perhaps.. Read More


Robberies in Tamarindo by amourdelavie
I just had to leave Costa Rica asap so changed my dates of departure...I stayed at Marrey\ZullyMar hotel in Tamarindo and was robbed $6,000us ,100,000colones and 200$Ca the son of owner came to help me with the old safe and saw the money...two ...

Tamarindo is scary at night imo. especially if your not the partying type. sounds like chaos from the hotel i stayed at. though it was gated and guarded, made it feel even more insecure. almost a feeling of, if this hotel was not gated and guarded ... Read More


My Future Plan:) by Irish kerry
Hi everyone it's my first post here I'm from Ireland I'm 37 years old and plan to move to Costa Rica in a few years.iv lived in About 5 other countries and am well traveled i love warm climates and most of all I love ...

Why do you have to leave the country every 90 days? what an inconvenience. and it has to be for 3 days if i'm not mistaken... Read More