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New members of Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2015
Last post 10 years ago by pebs20 replies
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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2015
Last post 10 years ago by Rajen Desai22 replies
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Looking for a modern safe small city and access to 1st medical care
Last post 10 years ago by Rickyracer289 replies
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Need a car buying Agent. Can you recommend one to help buy a car?
Last post 10 years ago by Attorney Kearney7 replies
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considering a prolonged visit to CR with possibility of expatriation
Last post 10 years ago by Bhavna8 replies
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Your opinon: Ship a car down from California or buy one in Costa Rica?
Last post 10 years ago by samramon8 replies
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Costa Rica and Panama top Happiest People according to Gallup Poll
Last post 10 years ago by samramon12 replies
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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015
Last post 10 years ago by flyer12313 replies
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perpetual tourists note: got 30 day visa - discretion of "interviewer"
Last post 10 years ago by samramon25 replies
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Telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth".
Last post 10 years ago by Edward195815 replies
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Feedback from property owners who hire caretakers for part of the year
Last post 11 years ago by Edward195817 replies
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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015
Last post 11 years ago by sporto50536 replies
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Dating culture in Costa Rica: what expats need to know
Costa Rica is a country where the pace of life is deliberately slower, relationships are built on genuine trust, ...
Sports and fitness in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's tropical climate, varied terrain, and deeply social culture make it one of the most ...
Studying in Costa Rica
Costa Rica punches well above its size when it comes to higher education. The country offers a well-structured ...
Schools in Costa Rica
Moving to Costa Rica with children means one of the first decisions you will face is choosing the right school. ...
Digital nomad guide to living and working in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has earned a strong reputation among remote workers, and it is easy to see why. The country combines ...
Living in Heredia
Tucked into Costa Rica's Central Valley at roughly 1,150 metres above sea level, Heredia sits just ten ...
Getting married in Costa Rica: formalities for expats
Costa Rica is one of the most straightforward countries in the world for foreigners who want to marry legally. ...
Emergency numbers and safety in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most welcoming countries in Latin America, and most expats settle in comfortably without ...