Ziminar
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 16 October 2021
International health insurance
This may be posted already but I couldn't find it. I'm looking at getting health insurance to hopefully help with my prescriptions white I'm going thru the visa process. If you have any recommendations I'd appreciate hearing about them. Feel free to ... Read More
Dog food in Costa Rica by Henrych
I am Henry from Canada. I am moving to CR with my dog. For 7 years I've been using different sorts of "Taste of the Wild" dry dog food keeping her healthy and happy (as well as very smart). Will I be able to obtain the same food in ...
I was using iams in the states, since I'm outside San isidro it was difficult but the vets are in like hardware stores and i got science diet and slowly made the switch, i figured better to adjust the kitties then stress over getting what they're ... Read More
Importing pet food by ometepegelato
Hi, iam moving to costa rica next month and my dog is on a special diet for intestinal bowel disease. The only food he can eat is not available in costa rica and researching i have found out it is a restricted item that needs a permit from the ...
I forgot to mention I'm in contact via whatsapp with Google Translate on it so the language barrier hasn't been an issue Read More
Importing pet food by ometepegelato
Hi, iam moving to costa rica next month and my dog is on a special diet for intestinal bowel disease. The only food he can eat is not available in costa rica and researching i have found out it is a restricted item that needs a permit from the ...
Sending a pm Read More
toilet/plumbing by bermarsh
Hi. Considering a move to Costa Rica's Central Valley. I've been reading lots, and we've visited as tourists, but one issue has not been able to be resolved online: In private homes is it common to be able to flush toilet tissue? (Papel ...
And this is why I'm having an incinerator toilet instead. Burns everything to ashes! Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
@robinheywood it's extremely unlikely you'll find an airline that will allow pitbulls in the cabin. I suggest finding an animal transport. Plus they need to be under a certain size as well. I'm sure many here can give you ... Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ...
@samramon I have read it all. I don't have a lot I'm giving up to go there. And yes I'm need to do more research into the one medication. I keep all of this in mind or at least try to. But thank you for making sure I keep my ... Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ...
i just got home late last night from my trip to CR. but I found property!!!! 30 acres about 45 minutes from Uvita. view of the San Luis waterfall, the Whales tail and a river!! Now here's hoping due diligence pans out. I'm trying ... Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ...
In Uvita yay went to the farmacia yesterday. I can get all my meds without a Dr except for Ambien and Percocet so I'm totally happy Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ...
@hellosampham this is exactly my issue. I've been taking the same amount of pain killers for 8 years. I don't get that "buzz" unless I take 2 when I'm in severe pain and even them it's only a mild wooziness. I've never felt ... Read More
Receiving salaries or monies from USA by Teri Sanders
Im living in Costa Rica and would like to work remotely from here for an American company. I dont want to get my salary via PayPal. I'm wondering how others in this situation get their pay?
I'mnot working but can't they do direct deposit or sonnet like zelle Read More
Why do so many people leave Costa Rica after moving there?
@davidraycr1234 you're. sorry couldn't resist Read More
Why do so many people leave Costa Rica after moving there? by samramon
This question is often asked because while there are no absolute numbers it seems to be generally agreed that 30-60% of people move back to their home country within the first 5 years or so. I hope the moderators will allow this discussion because ...
I'm moving down with all of this in mind. I'm bringing my large TV as it's only a few years old. I'm buying a portable projector so I can watch outside or in my bedroom if I want. I'm planning on building but also plan to suck up the ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Costa Rica by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Costa Rica, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
I haven't checked recently. I know they will have gone up due to the massive supply chain issue around the world. I'm also looking into modular homes that will get delivered then I just need a general contractor to put it together, like ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Costa Rica by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Costa Rica, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
To get back on subject...... I'm moving to Costa Rica for quite a few reasons. I've been researching this for a decade. My first reason is my health. My body literally can not take the cold here in Denver any longer. I ... Read More
Getting Medication in Costa Rica by Symmetry01
How do americans get the medications they need? What are the average costs of medications compared to costs in USA. For example, my wife needs Percocet for sciatica and that runs up to 30 dollars a month after our insurance coverage. What is the ...
I'm hoping to wean off pain meds t that's a huge reason I'm moving, the weather there is perfect for me. I know I'll have to get a Dr probably for a few of my meds, so I'm going there knowing that. If you're on Vacation I'd ... Read More
Best SUV car rental by carolz
hi we are planning to arrive in late march and April of 2012 5 adults traveling. After the ACRC seminar we want to renta car for 10 days - recommendations for a car rental place?
Adobe hands down Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022
I'vebeen sick the better pay off a week I need to catch up on the runoff election, can simmering give me the cliff notes version (are cliff notes even a thing anymore god I feel old oh wait i AM old) :) Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022
@Henrych I think as long as we're all respectful of each others choices there no reason not to allow all kinds of talk. So it looks like we're all civilized people :) look I don't agree with all the vaccine stuff, I got ... Read More
Construction Costs 2022 by sbgutwin
I have land and a house design using a lot of steel and glass in hill south of Nosara.What is the present estimated per sf or per m costs? When calculating total f2 (or m2) is the garage included? Are open exterior porches ...
Raises hand uhmm does your archetype help people in the southern pacific? Read More
Any advice on how to move to Costa Rica by samcharlot123
I'm looking to leave America for Costa Rica. I live in Atlanta. Kinda tired of the excessive development, over- populated, hustle that exists here. I would love to get some information about the process of moving to Costa Rica; getting a visa, ...
Great advice with the new 2 tier verification systems a lot of places have, it's important to make sure you got things covered the Google phone has worked for me and even though I'm a year away from moving full-time I'm slowly ... Read More
Best SUV car rental by carolz
hi we are planning to arrive in late march and April of 2012 5 adults traveling. After the ACRC seminar we want to renta car for 10 days - recommendations for a car rental place?
I'm doing the same in the southern pacific, I'll be there 3rd week in January Read More
Best inexpensive materials to build a house by kurtarita5
Planning to build our small house on property that we own. It's located between Orotina and Tarcoles. Any ideas on buying materials in a package deal. We're planning on doing our own construction if possible. Prefab would work for us. Any ...
Also look into SIP panels they look like a great option as well Read More
Where to live : by Lisagayle50091
I'd like to get an apt in an area with low humidity, relatively close to shopes and eateries. Am a retired RN who may want to work from home.
Wow that's crazy if they did. In my research they've popped up a few times but I've never read any of their stuff. Wonder what happened Read More
Thyroid medications by Roxana Rodriguez31
Hi everyone I'm trying to know if a thyroid medications that I need to take on a daily basis is available in Costa Rica the name is armour thyroid
Forgive me I'm on massive pain meds from oral surgery. But did I read somewhere that after a certain sheet you no longer have to do the forced caja? I mean you can do do it but if you want you can drop it. I plan on getting a private health ... Read More
Anyone have experience or opinions on prefab construction of homes? by samramon
We are looking to build a home for under $30k. We are finding that to build anything of decent size for that price it pretty much limits us to prefab deals. So far we have looked at Concrepal and MaderasKodiak. Concrepal is very Tico in the sense ...
Maybe since I'm doing 3 they'll help out lol! Thanks again you've been so helpful. Everyone has Read More
Anyone have experience or opinions on prefab construction of homes? by samramon
We are looking to build a home for under $30k. We are finding that to build anything of decent size for that price it pretty much limits us to prefab deals. So far we have looked at Concrepal and MaderasKodiak. Concrepal is very Tico in the sense ...
Our intent is to build a small foundation home but between 300 and 400 sq ft each. We don't want it to be the typical on wheels place. But thank you for the recommendation. Now if someone could recommend an architect in the southern Pacific that ... Read More
Anyone have experience or opinions on prefab construction of homes? by samramon
We are looking to build a home for under $30k. We are finding that to build anything of decent size for that price it pretty much limits us to prefab deals. So far we have looked at Concrepal and MaderasKodiak. Concrepal is very Tico in the sense ...
My next search will be finding an architect in the area who works with a construction company would be ideal. Will be researching that next. Thank you so much for all your advice! Read More
Anyone have experience or opinions on prefab construction of homes? by samramon
We are looking to build a home for under $30k. We are finding that to build anything of decent size for that price it pretty much limits us to prefab deals. So far we have looked at Concrepal and MaderasKodiak. Concrepal is very Tico in the sense ...
Yes I will need an architect as we all want different things in our tiny homes (they will be foundation homes) I didn't realize there was an actual group for certified ones tho! Thank you Read More
Anyone have experience or opinions on prefab construction of homes? by samramon
We are looking to build a home for under $30k. We are finding that to build anything of decent size for that price it pretty much limits us to prefab deals. So far we have looked at Concrepal and MaderasKodiak. Concrepal is very Tico in the sense ...
I know this is a really old thread, but I'm about to embark on a land buying trip in the Dominical/Uvita area. I intend to build 3 tiny home for me and a few family members, I would be interested in what contractor you used and your ... Read More