Vikki RIggle
@riggadeaux
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 27 April 2010
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
We're stumped too. DHL told me the same thing, no animals. I saw pictures of plastic crates with wooden inserts to make them taller. Is that what you're calling extenders? Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
do you know the name of the service? You wouldn't believe the prices I've been quoted, like more than $5,000 for our two big dogs! I really appreciate the information you're sharing. thanks, thanks. Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
Thanks!! I can't figure it out. do you know what website address you have for them? Maybe I called the wrong company. Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
I contacted DHL and they told me they don't ship live animals anywhere. Are you sure that was the company you used? Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
Sorry y'all but I'm dropping out of this conversation. Too much HEAVY negativity and vitrol for my liking. Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
Yeah, I have to admit that post sounds more like a personal rant than any kind of helpful information. Peace, all. Peace. Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
do you mind sharing the name of your relocating service and the cost? We have a couple of very large dogs too, one of them weighs more than 100 lbs without a crate! Thanks. Read More
Medical clinic or hospital by Gilbertoo
We are currently looking at 3 countries to retire to (D.R. Costa Rican & Ecuador). My wife has a rare blood disorder (polycythemia) and she needs to have blood work done on a monthly basis. We are looking for property where we have a view of the ...
Be sure you check your wife's ability to obtain insurance coverage and meds. CAJA covers pre-existing conditions; the private national health insurance does NOT. I have to maintain my private US health insurance for get adequate treatment for my ... Read More
travling with large dogs
try this guy. JRusso2384@aol.com He gave us a lot of information and had reasonable prices. It's a tough subject. Here's another one I found: Jim Anderson CEO and Founder www.petsventura.com Member of IPATA International Pets ... Read More
Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica before?? by donnago
Me and my husband are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in a couple of years, we have 3 dogs but 1 of them is a Great Dane and is around 115lbs I'm concerned if the airlines will take a animal this big? Has anyone aired a Great Dane to Costa Rica ...
I'm going to assume that you mean well but totally disagree with your advice. We know people with dogs in Costa Rica and they don't have issues. Since we live in Louisiana, we find it funny when people talk about snakes, spiders, tropical ... Read More
New guy by Miki_P
Hi, My name is Mik, and I'm seriously considering purchasing property in Costa Rica at a Eco Development through Recap Investments inc in Canada. I'm after much info here, and hoping to be steered in the right direction. Who I should be linked ...
I like to refer people to a couple of websites that I think are really honest and really helpful. #1 are my friends Paul and Gloria at retireforlessincostarica.com They track their expenses every month and post them on their website. They live on ... Read More
HELP!!! Need good moving company from US to Costa Rica. by KatiaSunshine
Has anyone moved from US to Costa Rica recently? Any recommendations on a good moving company? We need to move two cars and all of our house furniture, clothing and kids stuff. Anything we should be aware of? All input is greatly appreciated it!
We know Arden Brink also and recommend that you talk to her. We also recommend you talk with our friends, Paul and Gloria Yeatman at www.retireforlessincostarica.com They've been in CR for 5 years and know so much good info. Tell me them Vikki ... Read More
Considering moving to CR in early 2015 - brand new to all of this! by Daveknife
Hello everybody! My name is Dave and I've been poking around the forums here a bit. I just want to thank everybody right away because there's so much great info and advice here. My wife Lori and I are considering moving to Costa Rica in early ...
there are SO many things you need to know I hardly know where to start. We've been researching and planning for 5 years already and still don't know it all. I encourage you to check out my friends' website at retireforlessincostarica.com and read ... Read More
advice re health insurance by sirisweet
Hi, I have read tons about health insurance in Costa Rica. But everyone keeps contradicting each other! I do have preexisting conditions and will need some medications, plus access to some specialists. Right now I have a fairly low monthly income. ...
do you want some recommendations or information? We've been twice and been lots of places that we loved. Tell me what you've planned so far and I'll tell you what we know. We've been some really great places that we really loved. Read More
advice re health insurance by sirisweet
Hi, I have read tons about health insurance in Costa Rica. But everyone keeps contradicting each other! I do have preexisting conditions and will need some medications, plus access to some specialists. Right now I have a fairly low monthly income. ...
By all means, email Gloria. She's busy but it's Costa Rica busy so she'll probably squeeze you in. I don't know what your plans are for your March visit but Gloria and her hubby, Paul, do tours too. What part of CR are you headed too? Is it your ... Read More
Cost of Autos in CR by sfriedman39
I'd like to get some idea of what it costs to purchase and maintain an auto in CR. Also what it might cost and transport an existing one down there and how it is done.
That was our theory too when we bought a 1997 Toyota 4 Runner. the other thing to consider is the availability of parts for any car you bring in as well as the knowledge of CR mechanics to work on the car. I really wanted a Jeep but getting parts ... Read More
advice re health insurance by sirisweet
Hi, I have read tons about health insurance in Costa Rica. But everyone keeps contradicting each other! I do have preexisting conditions and will need some medications, plus access to some specialists. Right now I have a fairly low monthly income. ...
I'm sorry to hear the bad CAJA stories but I have a friend who has had nothing but good experiences so it may depend on where you are. Her name is Gloria and you can find her info at www.retireforlessincostarica.com INS does not cover pre-existing ... Read More
advice re health insurance by sirisweet
Hi, I have read tons about health insurance in Costa Rica. But everyone keeps contradicting each other! I do have preexisting conditions and will need some medications, plus access to some specialists. Right now I have a fairly low monthly income. ...
there may be newer options but this is how we understand it from our research. Everybody who is a resident can/must join CAJA which is costs around $50 a month or less and covers everything. the downside is you can have long waits or - in my case ... Read More
Moving Help
Absolutely. Visit this website and newsletter written by some friends of mine and you'll find a lot of information on their monthly living expenses. it's www.retireforlessincostarica.com Read More
Moving 70lb dog to costa rica NEED HELP ASAP by zackw419
Hi I have been looking for an affordable way to get my dog to costa rica and the easiest, most simple option is to hire a pet traveler but I can't afford it. How can I do this on my own? what all do I need to bring my dog to costa rica? what will ...
there aren't any solutions to this problem that aren't really expensive. we have two such dogs and have researched this for quite a while. if you find a way around the problem, be sure and post it because there are lots of us facing the same issue. Read More
Available USA prescription drugs by retiredcat
Hi, Does anyone know if the insulins Humalog and Lantus are available in Costa Rica? Also the injected medicine called Forteo and the pills Metformin and Lisinopril? Any help is greatly appreciated. Retiredcat
I have the answer! I've even found an endocronologist who was kind enough to email me some information. Here's his name, email, and what he told me: From: Dr. Jose Guillermo Jimenez Montero Hi Vikki: I hope I can help you. Humalog and Lantus ... Read More
Magellan and other GPS devices - do they work in Costa Rica
Yeah, there are street names but not addresses you can type into your Garmin. And here's a philosophical question for you: if the streets have names but nobody knows what they are, do they REALLY have names??? LOL Read More
Bringing my rescued dogs to Costa Rica by anyr1954
My husband and I, together with our four rescued dogs and possibly a fifth one that we are fostering want to move to Costa Rica from Miami, Florida by the middle of next year. The problem is that two of our dogs are Pugs which are too big to fit ...
We've been researching the same thing because we have NINE (yes, that's right) rescue dogs in our family. The two largest won't fit on a commercial plane because the weight limit of crate and dog combined is 100 lbs. I've looked everywhere and one ... Read More
Magellan and other GPS devices - do they work in Costa Rica
No, unless they've done something to their available maps in the last 18 months. However, the good news is Garmin has maps and they really work amazingly well given that there are no addresses and very few street names in CR. Read More
Decline in desirability by pharg
If we relocate to CR, we have narrowed it down to 1000-1200 meters altitude for climate reasons. Perhaps near Heredia, Puriscal, or Grecia. After several visits in the last 20 years, it appears to me that the desirability of CR for gringos, and the ...
you really can't tell what's happening from the real estate websites. Most of those are aimed at the people who want to live in expensive houses, gated communities, or other plush stuff. If you are willing to simplify your life, yes, CR is a great ... Read More
Hello To Everyone in Paradise! by Tojan36
Like most retired "soon to be an ex-pat" with a desire to move to CR, I have a bazillion questions in need of answers. To start, my laundry list of questions extends from; Shall I ship my car; Is having a personal mode of transportation a ...
My husband and I have been researching our move to Costa Rica since 2007 and hope to make it happen in early 2013. Why so long? Because we had to hit retirement eligibility and sell some property in the US. We been to a lot of towns in CR and we ... Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
So glad to have all this information and yes, we will definitely be looking you up when we get there. The sooner the better :cool: Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
so we've heard........ do you by any chance know John and Sheelaugh Richards? We understand John (a formerly avid gardener in the UK) has nearly given up the fight with the bugs. I've never had luck growing broccoli here either because we live in ... Read More
bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson
We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura
really? We were led to believe that seeds are highly frowned upon. I'm truly glad to know that's not true. There are a number of vegies I want to be sure we can grow. San Isidro de General is also our targeted area. Don't know what it is but ... Read More
looking for info on central west pacific coast, costa rica by slandau
i'm planning on visiting costa rica aug 1-10 w/ my 23 yr. old daughter, my brother &/or a friend of my daughter. i'm interested in a place called the toucan hotel in uvita. it's really more of a hostel. it looks really cool w/lots of interesting ...
Not right on the coast but just outside the town of San Isidro is a cabin or B&B (they do both) that we stayed in on our last visit. We aren't beach people so this may not be the place for you but the owners - John and Sheelaugh Richards - are ... Read More
Legal advice
If it's not too late......... go to this website welovecostarica.com and look for the publication called "How to Buy Real Estate in CR Without Losing Your Camisa" It's not free but I promise, you won't be sorry. We've been looking at property for ... Read More
Trying it out where to go for the first time. by Dlaraia
My wife and I are making plans to go to costa rica for the first time in feb. 2013. We will only be there for two weeks but are planning to spend a portion of our retirement there if we like what we see. Any suggestions on where to spend the two ...
My hubby and I did the same thing starting in Dec of 2008. We got REALLY lucky and found some beautiful cabins to stay in outside of San Ramon. From there we drove to Jaco (beach), to Monteverde (cloud forest), to La Paz Waterfall Gardens ... Read More
Hi there. Considering moving to Costa Rica by histepper47
My wife and I are retired and thinking about moving to Costa Rica. Planning on a 3 week vacation and living as a Tico as best we can in that short period of time. If things feel right we'll give it a 3 month try. We love to be near the water, ...
Our favorite places are San Isidro de General in the Southern zone and San Ramon in the north. We spent time in San Vito but it's too hot and remote. Monteverde was VERY touristy. We haven't been to Arenal yet but hear good things about it. The ... Read More
Prefab Balinese cottages. by kevtorry
Hi, I own just under two acres on the Southern Pacific coast and one of my building options is importing a Balinese cottage. Has any member attempted this and how did it work out? Thanks.
have you priced the cost of importing them into CR? that's where I'd be worried about hitting a problem. they look wonderful and perfect for CR weather Read More
Prefab Balinese cottages. by kevtorry
Hi, I own just under two acres on the Southern Pacific coast and one of my building options is importing a Balinese cottage. Has any member attempted this and how did it work out? Thanks.
No, but we have looked at lots of options and I'd love to know more about this one. We got very interested in the poured concrete construction we saw going on in San Vito. It was quick, affordable, and met all the building codes for earthquakes. ... Read More
Eating raw fruits and vegetables by Karen from Chicago
When we stay in Mexico, we always soak fruits and vegetables that are not peeled in an iodine solution. I can't determine from my readings if this is necessary in Costa Rica. Can someone please tell me? We're arriving in January. Thanks.
We've been all over CR and never seen brown water. We have always eaten anything and everything, drank whatever we wanted and never had a problem. We treat food and drink the same way we do here in the States. Read More
Bringing my rescued dogs to Costa Rica by anyr1954
My husband and I, together with our four rescued dogs and possibly a fifth one that we are fostering want to move to Costa Rica from Miami, Florida by the middle of next year. The problem is that two of our dogs are Pugs which are too big to fit ...
The person is James Russo. I did a LOT of internet searching for companies that will transport pets to foreign places and his prices were the most reasonable, plus he answered my email. Some of the other people I contacted turned out to shippers ... Read More
Bringing my rescued dogs to Costa Rica by anyr1954
My husband and I, together with our four rescued dogs and possibly a fifth one that we are fostering want to move to Costa Rica from Miami, Florida by the middle of next year. The problem is that two of our dogs are Pugs which are too big to fit ...
We've been researching this for months and months and I've posted some long pieces on another spot on this site. So far, the most reasonable person I found was this one JRusso2384@aol.com I didn't use him yet, but perhaps it's worth checking him ... 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 ...
Really? You drove it? Did you have someone with you who spoke Spanish? Any trouble at the borders? I'd love to hear all about it. Thanks. Read More
did anyone drive to CR? by dannyjoe87
Probably going to drive to CR but have read about some pretty high import taxes on vehicles and things. Has anyone already been this route? Any suggestions?
Thanks for the insights. We are a little bit daunted at the outrageous prices we've been quoted, like $30,000, to transport our pack of dogs. I'm thinking we may just have to make multiple flights and take a couple of dogs each time. It's the two ... Read More
did anyone drive to CR? by dannyjoe87
Probably going to drive to CR but have read about some pretty high import taxes on vehicles and things. Has anyone already been this route? Any suggestions?
I would really love to make the drive too but I'm pretty scared to attempt it. My sister is completely bilingual but I keep wondering if having two women and several dogs on the trip is an invitation for trouble. What were your experiences like? Read More
did anyone drive to CR? by dannyjoe87
Probably going to drive to CR but have read about some pretty high import taxes on vehicles and things. Has anyone already been this route? Any suggestions?
We've thought about it too, because we have several dogs and flying them in is pretty much a nightmare. I've been told not to attempt it due to the safety concerns of travelling through Mexico in particular and also Nicarauga. I do know someone ... 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 ...
We've been checking this topic out too because we are animal rescuers and currently have 9 dogs and 8 or so cats.... We want to bring our personal pets with us and have found out this much: If your pet will fit under the seat, there is a limit of 2 ... Read More
Quality of life in Costa Rica? by ratdog
Welcome all I am new to the blog. I am considering a move to CR with my wife. We are in our mid 50's. All the realestate guys say CR is the garden of eden, but I keep reading about all the crime. 1. How safe is CR? (San Ramon or San Isidro) 2. How ...
We have looked at a lot of properties but plan to rent for awhile so that we can get a real feel for the various areas. We're leaning towards San Isidro but also really like San Ramon and Zarcero. We've made friends in both places so it's kind of ... Read More
Quality of life in Costa Rica? by ratdog
Welcome all I am new to the blog. I am considering a move to CR with my wife. We are in our mid 50's. All the realestate guys say CR is the garden of eden, but I keep reading about all the crime. 1. How safe is CR? (San Ramon or San Isidro) 2. How ...
We learned about Costa Rica because my husband is an orchid growing FREAK. I spend a lot of time on the internet and have made some very good contacts. What we like best is the ability to live on a lower income which means we can retire about 5 ... Read More
Quality of life in Costa Rica? by ratdog
Welcome all I am new to the blog. I am considering a move to CR with my wife. We are in our mid 50's. All the realestate guys say CR is the garden of eden, but I keep reading about all the crime. 1. How safe is CR? (San Ramon or San Isidro) 2. How ...
We completely understand! We've been doing our research and visiting CR for over 3 years now. Let me send you a website address that will help you get started. These are some of our new CR friends we've made. They're actually living there, we're ... Read More
Arenal and monteverde
We made the drive to Monteverde coming up from San Ramon. The last 20 or 30 miles are pretty rough and very slow going. While there, we stayed at the Monteverde Inn which was VERY basic but also hosted a guided night walk through the jungle. ... Read More