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We'll be vacating in Jan to see if we want to retire here/need advice
Last post 11 years ago by Paul Baker12 replies
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Know anyone who has built a yurt (hexagonal) home, or dome to live in?
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To work as beauty therapist/rent salon or beauty room. Any advice??
Last post 12 years ago by TerrynViv35 replies
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Preparing to move to Costa Rica in July for a year with me family
Last post 12 years ago by Arnold Ziffle6 replies
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Visiting CR in Dec - Would love to meet expats who already live there
Last post 12 years ago by louiseparks5 replies
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Considering moving to CR in early 2015 - brand new to all of this!
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Looking for 1 bedroom apartment near Escazu (Budget max 600 USD/mo)
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Sports and fitness in Costa Rica
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Studying in Costa Rica
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Schools in Costa Rica
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Digital nomad guide to living and working in Costa Rica
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Living in Heredia
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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
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