ERMAC
Canadian expat in Costa Rica
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Playa Lagarto
Speaks French and English
Registration: 04 April 2015
Uber - San Jose/ escazu
Hola Jose, I would assume it is the same app. We use Uber all the time when in San Jose and the longest we have waited is 8 minutes !!!!!! Read More
New resteraunt coming to playa Negra
Hum, some curry, or something fresh like great variety of salads, some good wings, fresh sandwiches. What I find hard to get in this area, is a good breakfast place, with some variety. Nothing fancy, but something like a delicious "BLT" ... 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??? :/
Mr Tallest, I sent you some pictures of your villa on facebook...... 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??? :/
Just so you know, more houses are being built as we speak. 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 sleeperwagon, Went by your villa today...........got some pictures for you........as soon as they are downloaded, I will send them by messenger ! 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??? :/
Hello Saggaboy, We live on site ! Are you from Saguenay Lac St-Jean ? 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??? :/
It is looking pretty good ! slow, but steady ! I sent you a pm. We love our new life ! It is quite quiet around here. So peaceful. 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??? :/
Yes, we are living there full time ! Read More
Mold - please share your tips and tricks for dealing with it by samramon
We live in an area where we get a lot of fog as well as rain. Not as much as some others, mind you, but still enough to create mold problems. Examples: We had a bunch of stuff stored in cardboard boxes. We soon realized cardboard boxes invite mold! ...
Hey Samramon, Have you been to Golfito ? It is supposed to be dutyfree. Maybe you can find a good deal there on dehumidifier ? Never been there myself, but it seems like it could work.....maybe....... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Costa Rica can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Costa Rica? What are ...
Well said, Samramon ! So right about not being cheap. We also thought what we coud live for much cheaper here than in Canada. We do, but not drastically by less. But you just poped up my balloon about the pesticide. But then again, they can't ... 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??? :/
You are so right, Kohlerias ! We could have easily fallen into the trap as we bought blind (I know what you are thinking at this moment !!!). While it could have been disastrous, it turned out to be a wonderful move ! 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??? :/
Well, Samramon, it is quite a large development with over 300 lots and over 50 villas. Not sure of the exact numbers. Phase I has all the infrastructure done, phase II partially and the roads on phase III and IV are being done as we speak. It ... 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??? :/
Bentley, Which site are you talking about ? We are getting confused here.........M-C 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??? :/
Hum. Playa Lagarto eco development is not a scam. I live here, on site !! Also, I beleive others are referring to another site than this one. It is just getting confusing....and I never heard of Sean Brady. The project started way after 2006. ... 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 feel like the topic "Playa Lagarto eco dev" is out of control. The subject development is not a scam. Read More
Ed from Austin retiring to Costa Rica. by ezflaw
Hello. My name is Ed and I live in Austin, Texas. I am an avid birder and have visited Costa Rica three times over the past few years. I will be retiring in the next 18 months and am researching the possibility of retiring in Costa Rica. I ...
Hello Ed ! We bought our lot from Canadian investor Recap investment, blind. Never been to Costa Rica, only read about it. We are situated between Tamarindo and Nosara, on the Pacific side. We have been living in our house for more than a year ... Read More
Renewal of "residente pensionado" cards by ERMAC
We will soon need to reniew our "cedula" and I was wondering if anyone (we are Canadians) have done it lately, through BCR, and what documents were requested. We have looked in many internet sites, and all of them show different ...
Great, thank you Kohlerias, we will find it ! We know where the mall is and also where the Burger King was, so it should be all right. Thank you for the direction. M-C Read More
Renewal of "residente pensionado" cards by ERMAC
We will soon need to reniew our "cedula" and I was wondering if anyone (we are Canadians) have done it lately, through BCR, and what documents were requested. We have looked in many internet sites, and all of them show different ...
Kohlerias, You are a bundle of knowledge ! Thank you so much. I didn't even know there was an immigration office in Liberia. I thought only San Jose had an offce there. So much closer for us than San Jose. We might just stop by and ask ... Read More
Renewal of "residente pensionado" cards by ERMAC
We will soon need to reniew our "cedula" and I was wondering if anyone (we are Canadians) have done it lately, through BCR, and what documents were requested. We have looked in many internet sites, and all of them show different ...
Thank you Kohlerias, Pretty consistent. I was under the impression that the 12 000.00$ USD a year was a set amount of money you have to spend here per year. So I gatther that if I get a letter from our governement stating that I receive a pension ... Read More
Renewal of "residente pensionado" cards by ERMAC
We will soon need to reniew our "cedula" and I was wondering if anyone (we are Canadians) have done it lately, through BCR, and what documents were requested. We have looked in many internet sites, and all of them show different ...
Thank you Pebs and redbeard ! Redbeard, that is what I am worried about. Since Canada do not have a tax treaty (something along that line) with Costa Rica, my military pension cannot be deposit directly in my BCR bank account. But it was not an ... Read More
Renewal of "residente pensionado" cards
We will soon need to reniew our "cedula" and I was wondering if anyone (we are Canadians) have done it lately, through BCR, and what documents were requested. We have looked in many internet sites, and all of them show different ... 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??? :/
Hello DL, You are more than welcome to stop by on the 6th, just let me know about what time you will be around. As for Gabriel, I do not organise any of his visit, but if you wish, I can give you the new PLED management e-mail address. Or ... Read More
Wanted to Rent in Playa Lagarto Eco Development. by McGinn
My husband and I are looking for accomodation in the Playa Lagarto Eco Development while our home is being built. We are thinking May to October 2016. If there is anyone with a Villa or small home that is willing to rent monthly please contact us. ...
You know, Bob, you can choose your own architect/builder ! It does not need to be Carlos.... 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??? :/
Hello Curtis, Yes we will ! Once you get here, I would assume you will have Gabriel picking you up for a visit of the site ?Just let him know you want to meet with us and he will contact us. There are only 2 full time living-in owners on site and ... 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??? :/
Hello Curtis, We live on site ! M-C 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??? :/
PLED adress ? If you are looking for your adress here, in Costa Rica, contact David or Carlos and they might be able to give it to you. Adress system in Costa Rica work a little differently than in Canada. Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Wow supercad55, nice project ! Good luck with your choices ! Read More
Wanted to Rent in Playa Lagarto Eco Development. by McGinn
My husband and I are looking for accomodation in the Playa Lagarto Eco Development while our home is being built. We are thinking May to October 2016. If there is anyone with a Villa or small home that is willing to rent monthly please contact us. ...
Yes jcg58, that is why we chose them. We are quite happy with the final result ! 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??? :/
Thank you Marko, it was a pleasure to have you and your wonderful little familly around. I bet your little mermaid is missing the ocean now !!! Looking forward to see you and your famlly again ! 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??? :/
The couple arriving tonight have a young girl. Not sure how old: between 5 and 10 yrs old. They have purchased a villa closed to yours. One of the owner of a house in phase 1 has 3 girls from 10 to 16 yrs old. Another couple (no house built) also ... 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??? :/
Wish you were here too ! We are having another BBQ with other neighbour this PM ! You are most welcome if you wish ! There are 6 famillies on site right now ! It is getting crowded ! Another ine arriving this pm 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 to agree with you, Joancr, we also beleive that Junquillal is a MUCH better place to be than Tamarindo ! But I think it is because we prefer the quietness of the area. If we want busy, we drive to Tamarindo and do not stay for very long !!! 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??? :/
Hello Inna, I would like to support Roy in his comment. Playa Marbella has a couple of places you could rent from, I am thinking about the "surf-inn" where there are a couple of restaurants around and is only ~15 minutes from PLED. Roy ... Read More
Wanted to Rent in Playa Lagarto Eco Development. by McGinn
My husband and I are looking for accomodation in the Playa Lagarto Eco Development while our home is being built. We are thinking May to October 2016. If there is anyone with a Villa or small home that is willing to rent monthly please contact us. ...
Hey Julie, Well, I think they are in "stand down" for the holiday ! I will see tomorrow, but I have to admit, it is quiet around here. When are they supposed to start your villa ? Read More
Wanted to Rent in Playa Lagarto Eco Development. by McGinn
My husband and I are looking for accomodation in the Playa Lagarto Eco Development while our home is being built. We are thinking May to October 2016. If there is anyone with a Villa or small home that is willing to rent monthly please contact us. ...
We were the lucky ones Kohlerias ! We asked to have our house ready for July and we got our keys on the 2nd of July. There was a few little things to still do, but mainly easthetic stuff. But you are right, It seams like it drags a little ! We ... 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??? :/
Joancr, I am with you ! We got our kitchen table and chairs/bench done in Huacas. They made it exactly how we wanted it. We are really happy with them. 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??? :/
Helo Julie, We brought ours from Canada. And the fellow I am talking about is the other full time PLED resident. He bought his furniture in San Jose, got it deliver at the same store in Santa Cruz, then picked it up in Santa Cruz. M-C Read More
Wanted to Rent in Playa Lagarto Eco Development. by McGinn
My husband and I are looking for accomodation in the Playa Lagarto Eco Development while our home is being built. We are thinking May to October 2016. If there is anyone with a Villa or small home that is willing to rent monthly please contact us. ...
Yep yep, McGinn ! It will soon be your turn to enjoy this wonderful weather. Last winter in Alberta for you ! M-C 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??? :/
Hello Julie, One of the owner here, saved a bunch of $$$ by buying his furniture on his own. PLED buy at the same place you would.....and then charge you quite more...... Read More
Moving to Junquillal in spring 2016 by celferis
Hello, My husband and I are planning to move to Junquillal in spring 2016. We already have a condo picked out, which we will rent for a year. We will also be bringing a parrot and a dog. I have information about both of those already. I am working ...
We also stayed at the Tierra Pacifica condos.......3 times !! We really enjoyed our stay there. The condos (we stayed in #2 & #4) are fully furnished with nice huge kitchens, washer and drier, guarded, gated, pool, covered parking spot, ... 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??? :/
Hello healthimpact, We use a different Archtect/ingeneer and builder than the one provided on site. It came up to about 120.00$ USD sq/ft : the logistic is the killer ! We have a 165 m2 house and it took 5 months to built. We wanted to built ... 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 Roy, I guess it all depend on when you travel as they "grate" the road a couple of times a year. I have to agree, it is quite bad right now ! Hopefully it will be done soon ! And thank you for the videos. Hope to see you and your ... 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??? :/
That is also right TerrynViv! Seems like there are no set rules around here ! 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??? :/
You are so right; for some reason, we always push it for a later date.....as if we were not "due" to pass.......ever... 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??? :/
Good question, Julie. I would imagine you have to get a lawyer here and have some paperwork done ! 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??? :/
Hello Monica, The reason the Canadian gov is taking 25% from my military pension is, I beleive, because I still have a Canadian passport and a Canadian bank account. Unfortunatelly, Canada has no économic treaty with Costa Rica, therefore my ... 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??? :/
Bonjour Monica, We are doing great ! We love it here in Playa Lagarto Eco Dev. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask in private if you wish......English or Français. M-C 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??? :/
Julie, Gov takes 25% of my pension. 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??? :/
Julie et Bri, I sent you a couple of pictures on your private e-mail. 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??? :/
You will see a huge difference Bob ! It is quite changed. M-C 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??? :/
TerrynViv, We live full time on site. 12 villas seams already finish ready to move in, ~30 that are being built as we speak, 2 houses with full time resident and ~ 20 houses being built or already finished. M-C 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??? :/
Julie et Bri, The drive from PLED to Tamarindo is about 40-45 minutes right now. When the wet season is over and the road has been grated, it will take 35-40 minutes to drive to Tamarindo. 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??? :/
Hello Julie et Bri, We used the lawyer provided by Recap as it is them who did provide us with all the land entitlement. Not sure how you can go around this. We even used this same law firm to get our Pensionado paperwork processed. 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??? :/
Make sure you stop by, rocketman58 ! Read More
Cost to Live there by DryFork
Income of $2,000 - can we afford it?
Hehehe DryFork ! It is a small village. If you look for Playa Lagarto Eco Development or "Recap" you will find something. We are between Tamarindo and Nosara, just next door to Playa Junquillal. Read More
Cost to Live there by DryFork
Income of $2,000 - can we afford it?
That vary, DryFork. In this development, I think it s ~ 90.00$ - 120.00$ USD Read More
Cost to Live there by DryFork
Income of $2,000 - can we afford it?
We (2 of us) live on a budget of 2000.00$ USD a month. We live in Playa Lagarto (but own the place). We just moved in our new house, so we still have quite a bit of expense on the house. We eat out 2-3 times a week. We also have a 4x4 pick up ... 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??? :/
Looking forward to meeting you ! You can come visit our home if you wish as the design is quite different than the other house 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??? :/
Hello Bob ! That is exactly what I have, an Iphone 4. Got a sim card in Tamarindo. There is a little office downtown where you can get it. They will even install it for you and make sure it works ! You can get it done at many different places, ... 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??? :/
Hello Roy, We did take insurance with INS for our house. Price is according to what your house and content are worthed. We used a "smarf key" type for our internet as it seems to be the best option for us as we live here. Since you are ... 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??? :/
Mr Marko, We live here, on phase 1 ! Write me your e-mail address in a private message, and let me know what lot you want us to take pictures of. Read More
Good Immigration Lawyers by MississippiBill
I would like to solicit input on good immigration lawyers. I understand that ARCR offers this service but have heard that local lawyers may be just as good and considerably less expensive. Please advise with your recommendations. Thanks Bill
Would be prerty much the same. Same source but maybe minor change in rhe amount. Would I still need to get it notarised in Canada ? Read More
Good Immigration Lawyers by MississippiBill
I would like to solicit input on good immigration lawyers. I understand that ARCR offers this service but have heard that local lawyers may be just as good and considerably less expensive. Please advise with your recommendations. Thanks Bill
We were not planning on using the same document. Actually, it would be the same document as I am retired from the Royal Canadian Air Forces and my pention will always be the same ! Only the date of issue will be different. I just do not want to go ... Read More
Good Immigration Lawyers by MississippiBill
I would like to solicit input on good immigration lawyers. I understand that ARCR offers this service but have heard that local lawyers may be just as good and considerably less expensive. Please advise with your recommendations. Thanks Bill
That was so very well explained. You are the best ! Have two questions for you: We have our pensionado card since Jan 2015 which is good for 2 years. We have moved here permanenyly, in Costa Rica a few months ago, not planning on going back to ... Read More
Good Immigration Lawyers by MississippiBill
I would like to solicit input on good immigration lawyers. I understand that ARCR offers this service but have heard that local lawyers may be just as good and considerably less expensive. Please advise with your recommendations. Thanks Bill
Hello, We have used Gloria Leandro Vega, Departamento Migratorio, Tel.: +(506) 2256-5555 ext.790 Of Facio & Cañas based in San José (www.fayca.com) to get our pensionado status. The same lawyer firm that Recap investment used for ... 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??? :/
Yes, BeachCanuck, There are quite a few houses already built on phase one, and a bunch on their way ! Quite a few villas are done (even the lanscape) and others are being built as we speek. There is one house finish in phase 2. There are two of ... Read More
Sending household items to Costa Rica from USA by samramon
Anyone do this? I'm not talking about a shipping container as we aren't shipping that much stuff. What we are interested in shipping is maybe 4-6 boxes maybe 24"x24" of some household stuff like our favorite blender, nutribullet, ...
This is some charges that we know of : Customs Bonded Warehouse (storage at the port terminal) § Steamship line service: § THCD (Terminal Handling Charge): § Handling: + import duties* You were charged thousands of ... Read More
Sending household items to Costa Rica from USA by samramon
Anyone do this? I'm not talking about a shipping container as we aren't shipping that much stuff. What we are interested in shipping is maybe 4-6 boxes maybe 24"x24" of some household stuff like our favorite blender, nutribullet, ...
Now you guys get me worried. We have had a moving company picking up our stuff from Montréal, Qué. Canada. We have almost 34' of a 40' container full of furniture, mostly used articles...about a 3 bdr house worth of furniture. ... 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??? :/
Yes, rocketman, expect about one year to get your card, and a few trip to San Jose ! 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??? :/
Rocketman, I forgot to mentionned that once authentified, you have to send all these documents to the Embassy of Costa Rica in Canada, so they can put their "stamp" on it........ Then, you can start your process in Costa Rica 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??? :/
Rocketman58, we are really closed to each other ! For the Pensionado, you need to provide a birth certificat, copy of all pages of your passport, a proof of your pension (of at least 1000.00$ USD), police record, 7 passport photos (2 more will be ... 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??? :/
Of course ! We can take picture of lot 52 also, while we are there ! 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??? :/
Wooo hoooo ! It is really exciting. Your lot is also quite nice for what we can see from the road ! I will look through our pictures to see if we have one with your lot on it. 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??? :/
Lot 111 ! You are right, just across from ours. We will send you some pictures in April if you wish. Have you seen any pictures of your lot ? Our builder is Frame.cr (Frame Project, Nicolas Huet is the manager). Nicolas is great to work with ! ... 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??? :/
We are on lot A35. As for cost, the material might be more expensive, but is is quite quicker to built so you save in manpower and time. I beleive, on the long run, it cost the same ! Also, all electrical and plumbing are easier to reach as they ... 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??? :/
Yes we are, Yalif, in phase one. 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??? :/
We have bought our lot in 2012, blind...not so smart. We went to visit the site afterward, and were REALLY pleased with what we purchased, we are really fortunate to have a beautiful lot. RECAP is great to work with and so is Carlos. What a ... Read More