edwinemora
Costa Rican citizen
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Registration: 09 May 2021
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Happy to help newcomers avoid the mistakes I've seen too often by sergioCM1981
Hi everyone,I'm Sergio, a Costa Rican project manager with years of hands-on experience in real estate and construction projects here. I'm starting this topic because I've lost count of how many foreigners I've met who arrived full of excitement ...
@sergioCM1981..These gringos expect hand holding with their life altering decisions..When in fact they need to study Costa Rica as preparing and researching for a thesis..Leaving no bases uncovered !...But what does Costa Rica attract 'non Spanish ... Read More
Crime in Costa Rica by snoutoz
Dear All, I have got a job from a recruitment company to relocate to costa Rica, I am Egyptian in nationality with my family , wife and two babies. I am soo afraid to move there because i hear about criminals and that costa rica has a high crime ...
@daveandmarcia..It means denial cripples you all the time, with premium consistency.. Read More
Crime in Costa Rica by snoutoz
Dear All, I have got a job from a recruitment company to relocate to costa Rica, I am Egyptian in nationality with my family , wife and two babies. I am soo afraid to move there because i hear about criminals and that costa rica has a high crime ...
@daveandmarcia...Your denial cripples you this time----big boy. Read More
Crime in Costa Rica by snoutoz
Dear All, I have got a job from a recruitment company to relocate to costa Rica, I am Egyptian in nationality with my family , wife and two babies. I am soo afraid to move there because i hear about criminals and that costa rica has a high crime ...
The recent murder of an American woman in Cabo Velas/Playa Grande shows the inside jobs done by the house cats, better known as the employee...This has become constant now, mainly on foreign women living alone here.. Read More
Crime in Costa Rica by snoutoz
Dear All, I have got a job from a recruitment company to relocate to costa Rica, I am Egyptian in nationality with my family , wife and two babies. I am soo afraid to move there because i hear about criminals and that costa rica has a high crime ...
@Gerald Twomey..**** Read More
Moving as a family to Costa Rica - all advice welcome! by brogan6
Hi friends! My husband and I currently live in Colorado and we are hoping to make the move to Costa Rica in January. We have a 1.5 year old and another baby on the way. We are trying to decide on a place to live as well as the best way to get ...
Sounds like you are giving advice to 'make friends with Ticos' to clean you out Read More
Moving as a family to Costa Rica - all advice welcome! by brogan6
Hi friends! My husband and I currently live in Colorado and we are hoping to make the move to Costa Rica in January. We have a 1.5 year old and another baby on the way. We are trying to decide on a place to live as well as the best way to get ...
@FincaMiraVida....Everything is tainted legally, especially land...Hospital Tony Facio Castro that handles that region is one of the worst in all Costa Rica..Poor kids.. Read More
Anything like a cashier's check / money order available in Costa Rica? by wondering9
Hello everyone, newbie here, writing on the off chance that someone might have a clue on this --I'm currently in San Jose, trying to gather my US documents for a residency application. (Yes, I know that's not the ideal way to do it, but it is what ...
This post is living proof of Americans who come to Costa Rica to make their life harder and more complicated....It is just the beginning... Read More
Thinking about moving from Puerto Rico to Costa Rica by Joseph jacopelle
hello everyone please you can call me Joey I'm pretty informal I'm new here so I introduce myself you guys feel free to introduce yourself I could use some expat help that's for sure I'm clueless I know a little bit of Spanish from Puerto Rico just ...
@Joseph jacopelle..."I'm hoping the transition will go smoothly" ???...What do you think it will be when migration asks to show proof of an 'exit flight out of Costa Rica' before you can put one foot into the country....Costa Rica is not another ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't 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 on your ...
@CreatiaLife..Friends do not let friends open a business in Costa Rica..If you have to compromise yourselves going down this road you have killed the whole purpose of coming back here..Not to mention the 'bureaucracy de jour' to get this going and ... Read More
Justice/injustice in Costa Rica ?
The recent murder of an American hotel owner in Puerto Viejo with a decades long history in Costa Rica, shows how partial or one-sided the international press can be...It has made Costarricenses to look like predators.In the graphic way he was ... Read More
Purchase Property located between Herradura and Jaco, Costa Rica by egatewood
Looking to purchase abandoned building or vacant lot/property, located between Herradura and Jaco, Costa Rica for future construction of residential or commercial building. Underground utilities, water, electrical hook-up, etc. included or easily ...
@egatewood....Legal constraints deluxe and look no more.. Read More
Beginning to explore Costa Rica by philhartin
Hello,My name is Phil. I’m recently retired and beginning to explore Costa Rica as a possible place to spend the next chapter of my life. I’ll be traveling soon and spending some time in different areas to experience the lifestyle, meet ...
@philhartin...I was born here in Costa Rica and never had to rent...Rental agreements mean nothing but the law works for Costa Rican renters though.To exploit the landlord for months on end for free rent, (this is for Costa Ricans)...Word of mouth ... Read More
Beginning to explore Costa Rica by philhartin
Hello,My name is Phil. I’m recently retired and beginning to explore Costa Rica as a possible place to spend the next chapter of my life. I’ll be traveling soon and spending some time in different areas to experience the lifestyle, meet ...
@philhartin....You are wise....The residency game isn't worth it,to throw money and pay into a mandatory defunct institution that you will not use (Caja Costarrincense de Seguro Social) is lose-lose...Residents are not renewing because it is a no ... Read More
Beginning to explore Costa Rica by philhartin
Hello,My name is Phil. I’m recently retired and beginning to explore Costa Rica as a possible place to spend the next chapter of my life. I’ll be traveling soon and spending some time in different areas to experience the lifestyle, meet ...
@philhartin...If you do not speak Spanish you are already in the out....Other than changing dollars to colones at the bank, that will be the only banking you can do, till,you invest in a property or get residency.....2 tier pricing, one for ... Read More