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Changing name on electric, water, etc bills

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Most Expats DO NOT have to pay for the CAJA old age pension

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Managing child-related expenses in Costa Rica

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Gringo Gulch

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Happy Holiday July 24 to all CR

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Email penpal insights about Costa Rica

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"best" way to ship some furniture from US to CR

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taxes and fees on EV's

Last post 2 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Best way to explore different areas in CR

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Expenses needed to live in CR

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Shared Housing in Costa Rica

Last post 2 years ago by edwinemora

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Free Flight In CR? Any of ya'll paraglide or hang glide down in CR?

Last post 2 years ago by Cheryl

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Please tell me of your costs and experiences

Last post 2 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Travel to Costa Rica for 4-6 months research stay

Last post 2 years ago by johncrossley1

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Costa Rica reality vs fantasy?

Last post 2 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Secure your financial assets as an expat in Costa Rica

Last post 2 years ago by modisetter

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Rural Living in CR

Last post 2 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Worst place to visit or retire to

Last post 2 years ago by Bhavna

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Planning to move back to Costa Rica - US tax implications.

Last post 2 years ago by HappyRetirement

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Costa Rica. To be or not to be.

Last post 2 years ago by edwinemora

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Your first days in your home in Costa Rica

Last post 2 years ago by mail66

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Used car purchases

Last post 2 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Day one of planning

Last post 2 years ago by Ken Mack

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The importance of local language in Costa Rica

Last post 2 years ago by edwinemora

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We are now looking at a long-term rental

Last post 2 years ago by Blackwatch

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Looking into to retire is CR

Last post 2 years ago by Blackwatch

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Can I have a felony and still be allowed to live in Costa Rica

Last post 2 years ago by pjPuraVida

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Moving to Comunidad

Last post 2 years ago by pjPuraVida

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Required Real Estate license in C.R

Last post 2 years ago by mail66

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Is it possible to renew US passport without an appointment?

Last post 2 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Immigration application

Last post 2 years ago by jyelect

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Criminal background disqualifies.

Last post 2 years ago by sdholbery

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Life in Tamarindo

Last post 2 years ago by johncrossley1

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Post-Covid-19 situation in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by mel_t

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Opinions on options for personal trainers in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by Bhavna

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Nosara living

Last post 3 years ago by CrystelG

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Pool/Patio Furniture

Last post 3 years ago by GuestPoster256

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Dog sitting

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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San Ramon - we want to retire

Last post 3 years ago by johncrossley1

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Process for rentista visa

Last post 3 years ago by mail66

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Recently obtained a Green Card thru a property purchase

Last post 3 years ago by jkp39

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American Sports in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by dontlose737

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Young family - which part of CR should we move to?

Last post 3 years ago by mail66

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Small sailboats

Last post 3 years ago by Sailorman533

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Car import in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by Henrych

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Moving dogs from USA to costa rica

Last post 3 years ago by johan spapen

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Looking people from CR to do business

Last post 3 years ago by edwinemora

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Shipping Household Goods to Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Air freight camera gear and customs clearance

Last post 3 years ago by karenskrill

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How Does Caja Work ?

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Advice on immigration and visa processing

Last post 3 years ago by Zacky Lucky

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Real estate lawyer needed

Last post 3 years ago by Justagirl8870

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Anyone have experience or opinions on prefab construction of homes?

Last post 3 years ago by reelax charters

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The best age to move to Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

12 replies

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The cost of Living in Costa Rica in 2023

Last post 3 years ago by sporto505

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Parcels to Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by Henrych

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Package Importation Service

Last post 3 years ago by Bhavna

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Hand-dug Well

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Importing non-native species

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Residency Thru Marriage - with a name change

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

3 replies

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International health insurance

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

3 replies

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Health coverage/insurance questions

Last post 3 years ago by TerrynViv

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Divorcing in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Looking for a summer camp or day care

Last post 3 years ago by Cheryl

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Wi-Fi/Internet coverage

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Buying a car from a dealer in Costa Rica using credit card

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

1 reply

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Grecia Parking Regulations

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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International Vehicle Transportation

Last post 3 years ago by Henrych

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Paying Cash for a Car

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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perpetual tourist

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Need an ExPats advice on Selling Real Estate in CR

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

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Possibly moving to CR - Mountains preferably

Last post 3 years ago by daveandmarcia

14 replies

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Put in offer on Property in La Tigra

Last post 3 years ago by Stephano1

11 replies

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Diabetes Type 1 Treatment in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by bill2054

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Opening a bank account in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by habeebalsharaki

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Place to move in CR with my only income of social security

Last post 3 years ago by sporto505

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Your best culinary memory in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by Blackwatch

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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022

Last post 3 years ago by Trevol

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Home decoration ideas for expats in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by edwinemora

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Suggestions for our extended stay in Playa Grande.

Last post 3 years ago by Laura Spiers

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