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I would like to find a job in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by bill2054

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Receiving salaries or monies from USA

Last post 3 years ago by LiveLifeWell2020

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Where would you recommend living for safety and blue sky's?

Last post 3 years ago by Henrych

5 replies

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Musician question

Last post 3 years ago by Vero

16 replies

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Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica?

Last post 3 years ago by kohlerias

92 replies

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Moving as a family to Costa Rica - all advice welcome!

Last post 3 years ago by brumyk2021

15 replies

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Best SUV car rental

Last post 3 years ago by samramon

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Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2022

Last post 3 years ago by Llholly

10 replies

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Building a house

Last post 3 years ago by kohlerias

46 replies

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Simple banking

Last post 3 years ago by davidwwatsonjr

16 replies

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Digital worker on a temporary visa: how to pay taxes?

Last post 3 years ago by kohlerias

9 replies

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Bill of Law N. 22156 - Investors of over $150k - 2 vehicles tax free

Last post 3 years ago by surfdog12

6 replies

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Any advice on how to move to Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by samramon

57 replies

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Moving to Costa Rica solo

Last post 3 years ago by samramon

7 replies

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Exploring Costa Rica for Fun and Potential Future Living

Last post 3 years ago by gamedaylady1960

6 replies

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Finding a job in Costa Rica during the pandemic

Last post 3 years ago by edwinemora

19 replies

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ATM withdrawals

Last post 3 years ago by kohlerias

3 replies

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Real estate rip offs

Last post 3 years ago by Justagirl8870

5 replies

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Can I claim myself as a CR tax resident while on a tourist visa?

Last post 3 years ago by kohlerias

13 replies

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Licensing of Foreign Qualified Doctors in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by Guptar2

12 replies

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Car Hire in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by GBCLFC

6 replies

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Looking for Friends and Fun in Costa Rica

Last post 3 years ago by Yumiko82

26 replies

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Are you Turkish or do you know a Turkish living in Costa Rica?

Last post 3 years ago by edwinemora

5 replies

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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021

Last post 3 years ago by edwinemora

123 replies

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Best inexpensive materials to build a house

Last post 4 years ago by marcodeoli1

15 replies

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Where to live :

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

8 replies

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How can expats help fight crime in Costa Rica?

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

40 replies

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Water purification

Last post 4 years ago by samramon

17 replies

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Questions about Kolbi

Last post 4 years ago by surfdog12

5 replies

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Costa Rica now requires vaccine passport as of Dec.1st, 2021

Last post 4 years ago by GBCLFC

53 replies

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Hi there. Considering moving to Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by Guinness13

11 replies

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Looking for friends. Housing, suggestions

Last post 4 years ago by surfdog12

13 replies

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What are you missing in Costa Rica?

Last post 4 years ago by Lars Göran Olsson

10 replies

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Are there any EUROPEAN expat communities in CR?

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

14 replies

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Buying vacation property near Uvita

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

31 replies

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Building Permits?

Last post 4 years ago by Guinness13

3 replies

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Panama vs. Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by samramon

11 replies

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Packages from the U. S.

Last post 4 years ago by sporto505

4 replies

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Safe and quiet place in Limon city?

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

14 replies

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average rent and utilities in Costa Rica town that is westernized

Last post 4 years ago by GuestPoster314

23 replies

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Is Turrialba a "DON'T-BUY" for real estate in Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by Henrych

12 replies

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Update on our Development/house building experience

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

11 replies

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Costa Rican Spanish Lessons

Last post 4 years ago by GuestPoster286

13 replies

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Mild Climate/Family Location

Last post 4 years ago by Diksha

16 replies

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Placing Canadian/American check into Costa Rican bank account

Last post 4 years ago by sporto505

10 replies

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A little about Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by samramon

3 replies

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Maintaining your home in Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by samramon

24 replies

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Credit card vs debit card

Last post 4 years ago by hbenoit

7 replies

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Flight one way to enter in Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by GuestPoster286

5 replies

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Good places to live in Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by m1key125

7 replies

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Setting up utilities services in CR

Last post 4 years ago by Henrych

13 replies

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Pros and Cons

Last post 4 years ago by kohlerias

16 replies

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Cat Supplies (Tamarindo)

Last post 4 years ago by LilyZ

20 replies

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Anyone interested in sharing a shipping container to Costa Rica?

Last post 4 years ago by Dominique Schreiber

7 replies

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Can my sister bring my cat?

Last post 4 years ago by Henrych

2 replies

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banks want my ss number ????

Last post 4 years ago by samramon

2 replies

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Registering a Canadian vehicle driven to CR

Last post 4 years ago by Henrych

24 replies

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Purchasing Property In Uvita Hills

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

1 reply

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Dental office

Last post 4 years ago by pebs

6 replies

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How do I get local CR phone number to use in USA for banking needs?

Last post 4 years ago by Rasputin9

5 replies

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Viva el Pura Vida

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

1 reply

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visiting costa rica with intent to reside long term

Last post 4 years ago by Henrych

68 replies

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considering

Last post 4 years ago by pranaman

7 replies

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work/career/jobs resources

Last post 4 years ago by JBuonopane12

4 replies

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Animal Transport

Last post 4 years ago by GuestPoster314

8 replies

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Shopping in Costa Rica?

Last post 4 years ago by sakoseyan

21 replies

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Unsolved crime in Jaco..where do I start?

Last post 4 years ago by neffdave

7 replies

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Americans and Canadians - What made you move to CR?

Last post 4 years ago by JBuonopane12

12 replies

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Buying a vehicle in Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by JBuonopane12

6 replies

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Teacher that wants to move to Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

5 replies

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Questions about moving to Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by Diksha

17 replies

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Moving to Costa Rica just before the crisis

Last post 4 years ago by domiedom6

3 replies

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How to be happy as an expat in Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by rodoPV

3 replies

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Physical mail in CR

Last post 4 years ago by GuestPoster14788

11 replies

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Vaccines in Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by neffdave

14 replies

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******Planning on moving to costa rica few questions ******HELP :)))

Last post 4 years ago by davidraycr

29 replies

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Investigating best way to retire in Costa Rica

Last post 4 years ago by Llholly

25 replies

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One way ticket to CR, will it cause any issues at the immigration?

Last post 4 years ago by Henrych

15 replies

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Great Canadian Communities in the Mountains

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

23 replies

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What struck you about Costa Rica?

Last post 4 years ago by edwinemora

6 replies

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