cratedivision
Canadian looking for information about Costa Rica
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101
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About me
Canadian, Married
Lives in San Ramón, Alajuela
Speaks English and trying to learn Spanish
Registration: 25 February 2017
Activity
El Canal Condominium - Grecia
Does anyone have any insight into this gated community in Grecia. It looks lovely but would really like to hear some real feedback on it. Read More
Help Needed to Find Safest Place to Live in CR by cratedivision
Trying to determine the safest place to reside in CR. Had a home there in what I thought was going to be a safe area, but we ended up getting broken into 3 times and always felt "eyes were on the expats". Would like to find an area where robberies ...
Thank you so much for all this information - Wow! You may want to consider doing expat tours - LOL.....I will take my time checking into some of these area for sure. Some of them I am very familiar with already but quite a few I'm not. Thanks ... Read More
Help Needed to Find Safest Place to Live in CR by cratedivision
Trying to determine the safest place to reside in CR. Had a home there in what I thought was going to be a safe area, but we ended up getting broken into 3 times and always felt "eyes were on the expats". Would like to find an area where robberies ...
Open to different areas for sure. Have travelled most of the country and there are spots where I don't think I would settle. What you have described is what I'm looking for. Mountains are fine as I like the temperatures. Have stayed on the coast ... Read More
Help Needed to Find Safest Place to Live in CR
Trying to determine the safest place to reside in CR. Had a home there in what I thought was going to be a safe area, but we ended up getting broken into 3 times and always felt "eyes were on the expats". Would like to find an area where robberies ... Read More
Information needed about the Atenas area by brodgers125
My husband and I have done some research and are interested in learning more about the Atenas area. We are hoping to visit in January/Febuary 2024, and would perhaps like to spend a few months down the road. Nice area for tourists? Expats?
Agreed - Atenas is very hot and humid so you need to have air conditioning (expensive). We are in San Ramon - great downtown, shops, medical, etc. The downtown in Atenas is lacking. Atenas became the "hot spot" years ago and one person in ... Read More
Eco Lagarto Development by cratedivision
We are looking at renting a place a Eco Lagarto but after reading some of the reviews, are now skeptical. Are the roads really as bad as what these reviewers are saying? Is it close to a beach? We would like to rent on the Guanacaste coast for 2 ...
@Surffeaver Thank you so much for your reply. Would you be able to tell me how far it is from grocery stores, etc. I expect you need to be organized since there isn't anything local around, is that correct? It looks like a nice place online and ... Read More
Eco Lagarto Development
We are looking at renting a place a Eco Lagarto but after reading some of the reviews, are now skeptical. Are the roads really as bad as what these reviewers are saying? Is it close to a beach? We would like to rent on the Guanacaste coast for 2 ... Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Costa Rica by Mickael
Hello everyone, The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to live in ...
You go Edwinemora - totally agree with this statement. World out of control and look at the mess the western world is in. Read More
Young family - which part of CR should we move to? by cvanlijnden
Hello everyone,my wife and I (both 37 years old) are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in about 3 years. We also have a daughter who is currently two years old, and a Labrador who just turned 4. We will be visiting the country soon on a holiday to ...
San Ramon is your answer - has everything on your list (including schools). Town has great doctors, hospitals, University, fresh farmers markets but lots of shops. Also if you still want access to first world products, you can find them there but ... Read More
Possibly moving to CR - Mountains preferably by SRutan23
Looking to move to CR within the next year. My husband and I are in our late 40's and we are coming from Pennsylvania. We would like to live in the mountains, grow some of our own food and live a very simple life enjoying each other and nature. ...
You may want to consider San Ramon area. You have the benefit of local yet all the amenities needed. It's a great town and the weather is fine. People say it's cold - seriously????? Yes the fog comes in but it's all part of the landscape. ... Read More
What I learned building in a gated community in Costa Rica by Justagirl8870
Hello! Another update from Justagirl and not because I have the time but because I honestly hope and pray that less and less people throw their life savings and life dream into a garbage disposal. It is a painful grind. selling lots and a dream is ...
NEVER build in Costa Rica - this story is not new. We are in central valley and went through the same issues with a cuban builder. Most are not "builders" either - learning as they go. Buy a resale!!!!!! There are tons of them everywhere and ... Read More
Need an ExPats advice on Selling Real Estate in CR by jkp39
Have a current / US - Alaskan Real Estate License since 81 . brokers since 92. Highly considering retiring In San Jose.But need advice from "seasoned expats" on current & future license requirements on selling real estate in CR. Aso ...
No licence required............. Read More
Possibly moving to CR - Mountains preferably by SRutan23
Looking to move to CR within the next year. My husband and I are in our late 40's and we are coming from Pennsylvania. We would like to live in the mountains, grow some of our own food and live a very simple life enjoying each other and nature. ...
Mountains are best for sure. Read More
Your best culinary memory in Costa Rica by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
The chicken has the best taste ever. Unlike in North America - you bite into chicken and out comes all this water! The colour is different and texture different. The bananas - so sweet. North America they taste like gas and give you heartburn. ... Read More
New Visa called Nomad Visa for expats..Any input? by reaestate24hrs
Has anyone here applied for this new Visa for Expats?Please let us know.Pura Vida
I looked into it and I believe it's only for companies that are physically in the country of for large corporations that allow employees to work from home. It's not for say someone that has their own online business. (That would make it too easy I ... Read More