rainagain
American expat in Costa Rica
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Speaks some Spanish. I'm here 5 years and it gets better every day... hard during Covid because of masks and such... but I use Duolingo every day, and I volunteer to teach English to various classes in my village... that really helps my Spanish a lot. Plus, no other gringos here... so I'm immersed and th
Registration: 24 March 2024
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SSA benefits letter apostille by Coladas
Hello all; does anyone have experience with getting a social security letter of benefits apostille? TIA.
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Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@edwinemora going after Gringos on an expat website, as a Costa Rican, makes you MAGA in my mind... and none of your 'freind-less hiding in the woods with your friend-less wife (your words, not mine) is an excuse for coming onto this site with ZERO ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@jwboozeriii go to the liquor store Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@EdwinurnutsYou need to go away. You add nothing to this site anymore. And your assumptions about my experience are just certifiably cuckoo... OK?I worked in construction in the states.... so I know what things cost and If I think I was getting ... Read More
SSA benefits letter apostille by Coladas
Hello all; does anyone have experience with getting a social security letter of benefits apostille? TIA.
@gst1212 My residency service did it all for me... I was never present for any of the apostille or notary processes... I was already in CR and my service was in the USA. Again... I was not physically present. This is coming from my REAL experience ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@DancingLions You sound about as prepared as a person can be. I'm guessing you'll be fine and will make the move, for the most part, in one piece. Keep an open mind, work on that Spanish (it will be your most valuable tool and even more valuable ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@gst1212 LOL! you're new here. Get used to it... we call it 'spirited' discussion. It eventually dies down and then we're off to the next 'spirited' discussion. Don't let it pain you... Pura Vida Read More
Most common scams in Costa Rica by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Costa Rica as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@Cheryl Well... that is a post I didn't expect... but quite important if you consider how many 'folks' on these forums write in about issues with this and that; and always involve MONEY... which generally sound like a scam was involved. Before I ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@Richtl I too am from the NE part of the states. Here for 6.5 years... going strong. I knew nothing about these on-line forums and exchanges until already being here for a few years. I simply used my head and figured things out... plus, I live ... Read More
Relocating to Costa Rica by kbtracy
Hi, our names are Kevin and Bonnie Tracy. We currently live in Mesa AZ. We are both retired military. We are considering relocated to Costa Rica. We will be visiting Costa Rica in August and will need some help with getting around and also ...
@jwboozeriii I'll 'second that' to John's post above, even though I initially wrote that driving is the best way to get around CR... having a Driver means that you can SEE the countryside and not have to watch the rode or GPS. And not just in the ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Costa Rica, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Costa Rica or already ...
How could you possibly know if 'most 911 operators speak English" ????? Of the three times I have called here... NOBODY spoke English. So that was bad 'generalized' information, from you, at the get go...Of course, 'general' information, or ... Read More
Relocating to Costa Rica by kbtracy
Hi, our names are Kevin and Bonnie Tracy. We currently live in Mesa AZ. We are both retired military. We are considering relocated to Costa Rica. We will be visiting Costa Rica in August and will need some help with getting around and also ...
@kbtracy Best way to get around if you aren't the backpacker 'type'... is to rent a car and drive. Using WAZE to navigate, I hear, is quite good.You really need to make a list of places that you want to go according to climate, community, price, ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Costa Rica, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Costa Rica or already ...
@gst1212 ok. Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Costa Rica, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Costa Rica or already ...
@gst1212 You sound upbeat; and intuitively staying away from SJ is smart... no reason to go unless you need Migration, Airport, or other big city things, like Medical stuff; decent furniture and some building materials. I haven't touched the place ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Costa Rica, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Costa Rica or already ...
@gst1212 I think you'll need at least a few more 'YEARS' before some of that content will be 'usable'... but you were thorough and I think, after some thought, that you are a great example of being capable and resourceful; something that many ... Read More