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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026

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New here and learning about Costa Rica

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Property Owners of Austin, Tx and Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Looking for ways to sell property near Dominical Costa Rica, advice?

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El Canal Condominium - Grecia

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Relocating with art - paintings and pastels

Last post 2 weeks ago by daveandmarcia

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Visiting CR at end of March 2025

Last post 3 weeks ago by Bhavna

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Keeping a horse in Costa Rica

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Relocating and business opportunities.

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Expat banking in CR

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Managing meals in Costa Rica

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Autovalor for honda?

Last post 2 months ago by jaimefreer

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Living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Last post 2 months ago by Gabardis

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Investigating Tamarindo

Last post 2 months ago by edwinemora

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Remuneration structure in Costa Rica

Last post 2 months ago by Cheryl

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Building a house near Avellanas

Last post 2 months ago by Sunny Chang

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TELEVISION IN COSTA RICA

Last post 3 months ago by johnratke

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Peddling Paradise

Last post 3 months ago by edwinemora

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Translate feature on my phone

Last post 3 months ago by daveandmarcia

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Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Costa Rica

Last post 3 months ago by daveandmarcia

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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025

Last post 3 months ago by edwinemora

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La Paz School vs CRIA/Living in CR with kids

Last post 3 months ago by BlueWater45

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Looking for rental in Atenas

Last post 3 months ago by Bhavna

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Proper Prior Planning ...

Last post 4 months ago by edwinemora

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Advice on Costa Rica reconnaissance trip

Last post 4 months ago by knackstedt374

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Condominio Loma Verde

Last post 4 months ago by edwinemora

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Starlink Internet Access

Last post 4 months ago by daveandmarcia

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Relocating to Costa Rica

Last post 4 months ago by edwinemora

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Personal protection

Last post 4 months ago by Bhavna

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Pan-American Highway

Last post 4 months ago by HOMERFROMLAWTON

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Managing retirement savings in Costa Rica

Last post 4 months ago by Claus Elsner

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Motor Home

Last post 4 months ago by HOMERFROMLAWTON

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TRANSPORTING GOLD BARS

Last post 4 months ago by daveandmarcia

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Motorcycle licensing

Last post 4 months ago by HOMERFROMLAWTON

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Language Interpreter Device

Last post 4 months ago by daveandmarcia

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Questions for retirement scouting visit in March

Last post 4 months ago by jwboozeriii

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Introduction

Last post 4 months ago by Bhavna

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Immigration Attorney

Last post 5 months ago by 2runningwild

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Expat Exodus

Last post 5 months ago by edwinemora

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Road safety in Costa Rica

Last post 5 months ago by edwinemora

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Everyday life

Last post 6 months ago by edwinemora

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SSA benefits letter apostille

Last post 6 months ago by rainagain

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Joining In the Fray

Last post 6 months ago by Bhavna

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Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2025

Last post 6 months ago by gst1212

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Most common scams in Costa Rica

Last post 6 months ago by edwinemora

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Taxes for expats in Costa Rica

Last post 7 months ago by gst1212

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Question- 3 things

Last post 7 months ago by gst1212

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Building a Home In Costa Rica

Last post 8 months ago by daveandmarcia

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Do I need to travel to Costa Rica to sign documents?

Last post 8 months ago by gst1212

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How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Costa Rica

Last post 8 months ago by gst1212

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Costa Rica, a welcoming destination to expats?

Last post 8 months ago by rainagain

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COVINTEC construction experience

Last post 8 months ago by gst1212

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Adderall in Costa Rica?

Last post 9 months ago by chrcrawford

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Latest updates in labor regulations in Costa Rica

Last post 9 months ago by daveandmarcia

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Process to Put CAjA membership on hold

Last post 9 months ago by rainagain

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Information required on CAJA payment

Last post 9 months ago by AJGrandmaa

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HOW (step-by-step instructions) to apply for a pensionado visa

Last post 10 months ago by rainagain

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San José: walkable areas to live

Last post 10 months ago by edwinemora

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Checking things out in March

Last post 10 months ago by dennisqdw

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Private jet from IAD to SJO - Anyone interested?

Last post 10 months ago by daveandmarcia

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Visiting for final decision on expat living

Last post 10 months ago by edwinemora

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Influx of new expats ???

Last post 10 months ago by edwinemora

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The REAL Weather down here.

Last post 11 months ago by rainagain

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Form Needed for Erasing CAJA Payments for the Months out of Costa Rica

Last post 11 months ago by rainagain

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recommendations for dental care in San Jose

Last post 11 months ago by daveandmarcia

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Contacting me

Last post 11 months ago by Bhavna

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How have things changed in Panama since 2020?

Last post 11 months ago by tjuckufarley

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Recommendations for a Real Estate Attorney/Notary Public in San Jose

Last post last year by daveandmarcia

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Caja payment

Last post last year by rainagain

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Residency or Not?? Looking for testimonials, not opinions

Last post last year by elmocostarica

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Reactivation of CAJA payments after return?

Last post last year by rainagain

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Questions about Herdia, Heredia, CR

Last post last year by rainagain

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Importing Electric vehicles

Last post last year by daveandmarcia

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Type 2 diabetic

Last post last year by daveandmarcia

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Importing pet food

Last post last year by Faye Dalton Craig

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Caja price

Last post last year by rainagain

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Costa Rican cuisine

Last post last year by daveandmarcia

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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

Last post last year by altonjd2

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Pickleball courts in Escazu or around San Jose

Last post last year by randallbolanos

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Traveling solo with kids as an expat in Costa Rica

Last post last year by The Castle of Oz

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