edwinemora
Costa Rican citizen
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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
Relocating with art - paintings and pastels by kathleentitus
I would like to move to Costa Rica from Michigan and my most important belongings are my large oil paintings and pastels. I am wondering how safe it is to ship fragile, sentimental items like one's own oil paintings and pastel with a mover? I am ...
@kathleentitus With your money it will be easy-peasy ? Read More
Visiting CR at end of March 2025 by bpwald
Hi, my husband and I live in the Washington DC area and are considering retirement locations. We're looking at not-too-hot and humid places like the central valley in CR. Anyone with suggestions of towns to consider, places to go during our visit, ...
@gst1212...You better go back and re-read every reply to me because you blatantly describe yourself----Now you are naming a fictional character from a sitcom in the U.S that was a warm and fuzzy Nazi.......Can you name the non-ficticion historical ... Read More
Visiting CR at end of March 2025 by bpwald
Hi, my husband and I live in the Washington DC area and are considering retirement locations. We're looking at not-too-hot and humid places like the central valley in CR. Anyone with suggestions of towns to consider, places to go during our visit, ...
@daveandmarcia.....It is not your fault that you have no cultural nor historical literacy of the country you call home...After all getting defrauded into believing that you never had to learn to speak, read nor write in Spanish puts you into that ... Read More
Visiting CR at end of March 2025 by bpwald
Hi, my husband and I live in the Washington DC area and are considering retirement locations. We're looking at not-too-hot and humid places like the central valley in CR. Anyone with suggestions of towns to consider, places to go during our visit, ...
@gst1212....Eschew the facts to royally screw it up as you always do and respond from a pure unadulterated seat of emotion....The 180 day visa has not been around for 30 years only since Sept 2023...As many have found out that another 180 day ... Read More
Visiting CR at end of March 2025 by bpwald
Hi, my husband and I live in the Washington DC area and are considering retirement locations. We're looking at not-too-hot and humid places like the central valley in CR. Anyone with suggestions of towns to consider, places to go during our visit, ...
@gst1212..You are all upside down and backwards with your limited response.. Read More
Visiting CR at end of March 2025 by bpwald
Hi, my husband and I live in the Washington DC area and are considering retirement locations. We're looking at not-too-hot and humid places like the central valley in CR. Anyone with suggestions of towns to consider, places to go during our visit, ...
@gst1212....It is not your fault that you would leave out----deliberately ' The General that this Costa Rican militia was under command of, or ignorant of not knowing where the statue of this General/President is, along with the war memorial ... Read More
Visiting CR at end of March 2025 by bpwald
Hi, my husband and I live in the Washington DC area and are considering retirement locations. We're looking at not-too-hot and humid places like the central valley in CR. Anyone with suggestions of towns to consider, places to go during our visit, ...
@daveandmarcia.....You haven't looked up anything,I am Costa Rica...The 'Moras' ARE in the pages of our history ! In fact, we were the first ones that flushed out the first invasion of gringos along with their leader...It is realized that it is too ... Read More
Relocating and business opportunities. by egatewood
Moving, Cost of living, business opportunities
@gst1212...It is the real thing, it is not metaphorical at all.....Costa Rica is in another realm, we are not wanting to be included with the rest of Latin America.....Ticos do not take their National Identity lightly...Do not use anything Mexican ... Read More
Relocating and business opportunities. by egatewood
Moving, Cost of living, business opportunities
@gst1212....Sombrero ?...You have your cultures crisscrossed....In Costa Rica we wear a Chonete, look it up !It is cultural suicide in Costa Rica to compare anything with Mexico..,..The Chonete is the symbol of our National identity. Read More