rocketman58
Canadian looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 23 August 2014
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
I have a lot with ocean view developed with 1600 sqft casa pool gardens etc. I would consider selling if you are interested. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hey they told me mine was the last lot wich number did you buy 56A?? Read More
Great Canadian Communities in the Mountains by Kallison505
Hello All, I鈥檓 hoping you can help. I鈥檓 in my late 50鈥檚, recently separated and looking to live the next part of my life to the fullest. I鈥檓 thinking Costa Rica fits the bill perfectly! I鈥檝e heard the mountain region ...
I have a Casa at Eco lagarto it is a community of people from all over Canada it is not in the mountains. It's by Playa Lagarto I am also from Canada. I find weather her way more appealing as the mountains it does rain alot and it is very very ... Read More
Purchasing in a development by Justagirl8870
Please share your tips and advice for buying homes in developments in Costa Rica.
Ensure all water rights have been aquired make sure you see the signed documents and get copies. Ensure all permits are in place. Physically see your prooerty before agreeing to anything. Read More
Traveling with pets to CR
We will be travelling in and out of CR several times a year. Do we have to get all paper work redone each time or is there a time limit. Read More
Is CBD oil legal in Costa Rica
We are moving to CR and hoping CBD oil and all its benefits is legal in CR and legal to import Read More
Shipping Single Pallets to Costa Rica by ExpatDave
I couldn't remember or find where we were talking about this so I shall start anew... Talking with Michael with shippingcr.com yesterday about shipping some things I need and he said that they ARE shipping single pallets again. Cost depends on ...
I contacted shippingcr.com and contacted a micheal he seemed disinterested about shipping from Canada. This didn't seem like the people you were talking about so I looked a little closer shippingCR .com and shiper. Com are two different sites ... Read More
Shipping Single Pallets to Costa Rica by ExpatDave
I couldn't remember or find where we were talking about this so I shall start anew... Talking with Michael with shippingcr.com yesterday about shipping some things I need and he said that they ARE shipping single pallets again. Cost depends on ...
This is awsome. do you have the cost break down ie shipping taxes on goods and the Rhino container costs. the list you speak of would be great. We are building in Playa Lagarto should be complete by summer. Read More
Shipping Single Pallets to Costa Rica by ExpatDave
I couldn't remember or find where we were talking about this so I shall start anew... Talking with Michael with shippingcr.com yesterday about shipping some things I need and he said that they ARE shipping single pallets again. Cost depends on ...
hi thank you for the response. this is the beauty of networking. If you don't mind. Was it a container you shipped (how Big) did you buy the container. did you ship house hold goods and what was the cost. Read More
Shipping Single Pallets to Costa Rica by ExpatDave
I couldn't remember or find where we were talking about this so I shall start anew... Talking with Michael with shippingcr.com yesterday about shipping some things I need and he said that they ARE shipping single pallets again. Cost depends on ...
Thanks. I will need to find a company in canada that does this. I would ship all the furnashings from my house. Here in Edmonton Alberta. Read More
Shipping Single Pallets to Costa Rica by ExpatDave
I couldn't remember or find where we were talking about this so I shall start anew... Talking with Michael with shippingcr.com yesterday about shipping some things I need and he said that they ARE shipping single pallets again. Cost depends on ...
are you considering the tax implications also. or better question is what are the tax implications on used apliances and furniture. Read More
Obtaining residency/visa in Costa Rica by mburk
I purchased a Condo in Jaco that cost over $200,000. How to I get started to getting a permanent passport/visa or residency? Thanks in advance for your help.
Do you know if we can get our documents notarized in canada or do they have to be notarized in costa rica. I feel there is a diconnect with the assistant we are working with possibly a translation problem. My wife work at a law firm that notarized ... Read More
Obtaining residency/visa in Costa Rica by mburk
I purchased a Condo in Jaco that cost over $200,000. How to I get started to getting a permanent passport/visa or residency? Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks I already have a law firm working on it and they say it is not an issue cause it is not a serious of fence in CR. The frustrating issue we are having now is getting doce 6 ths is up anmonuments appostiled and notarized. But hoping we can ... Read More
Obtaining residency/visa in Costa Rica by mburk
I purchased a Condo in Jaco that cost over $200,000. How to I get started to getting a permanent passport/visa or residency? Thanks in advance for your help.
Does anyone know of anybody who has qualified for a pensioado visa with a criminal record for refusing to provide a breath sample in 1988 in canada Read More
Buying a vehicle in Costa rica by rocketman58
Would like some advice on buying a used car in Costa Rica near Playa Lagarto looking for 4x4 good shape. Suv.
Thanks for the input. I need all the info I can get thanks again Read More
Buying a vehicle in Costa rica
Would like some advice on buying a used car in Costa Rica near Playa Lagarto looking for 4x4 good shape. Suv. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Are you looking for a lot I have 2 for sale at pled Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Does any one know how many owners in phase one are paying HoA fees. Rumor has it not all are paying. If they are I don't think it adds up. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello I am a lot owner at PLed tamarindo is a good place to stay. Fairly close. I also have 2 lots for sale. In the development. They are in phase 1 lots 56 and 89. You might want to look at them also. I have just reduced the price on them could ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Helo all from pled does anyone know how many lots are in phase 1 aND 2 and how many of those lots are sold or that would be paying for their taxes and condo fees. I see taxes went up again this year. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Thanks Bob appreciate it just so you know lot 56 is my preferred lot to bid on lot 89 is the one I am most motivated to sell. 89 is somewhat negotiable 56 is firm at the current lot prices at the time. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Phase 1 lot 89 or 56 1.25 acres. Thank you. I am heading there in February. Read More
Cost to Live there by DryFork
Income of $2,000 - can we afford it?
I have 2 lots in Playa Lagarto development for sale if you are interested 1.25 acre ocean view. Purchasing is very easy in Costa Rica Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Does any one know of someone who is looking for a lot in the development Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
There are a lot of resorts that were started and abandoned in different phases of the development around especially the Ostional area. 2008 a lot of projects shut down. Traveling around you see a lot of bank owned property. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Thanks. So the process takes about one year then?. Hope to meet one day in paradise Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
I too purchase site unseen in 2012 lots 56 and 89 so your not crazy maybe we're neighbors lol. Just curios about the cost of the pensionado visa and what info did you have to provide. If you don't mind. How long is the process. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
:cool: I have discussed building on both of my lots with Carlos. The lane way is already built to my top lot. When I go back this time I am going to discuss with another builder who uses Magnesium Oxide panels to bulk with. It's cheaper and ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
:cool: sound somewhat like one of my lots only the bak edge of the ravine is higher up and where the building site is then the ravine runs SW looking out towards the ocean. I agree that the ravine will have some great gardening possibilities. where ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
:cool: great advice. It's good to Hear about the development from owners I was there in Feb 2014 and very impressed with the development. Thanks for posting when I go back next Janunary it should be a big change. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hi I actu ally have 2 lots one on the eND of a ravine in phase one that looks out to the ocean lots of potential. The other lot is a Jacen perched atop a hill that is one of the highest points with amazing views. I have been there twice to visit and ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello sorry if this is a repeat relpy. But hAVE 2 LOTS IN PHASE ONE in PlAYA LAGARTO ECODEVELOPMENt. I am selling one of them they are 1.25 acres each one is one of the highest in the development. with beautiful ocean views if interested please ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Are you interested in a lot in phase one I have 2 lots there 56 and 89 they both have great ocean views. 1.5 acre lots. Read More
Hoping to retire in Costa Rica with my husband by drvendzjia
Hi everyone, I am a specialist doctor from Australia hoping to retire in Costa Rica with my husband who has already retired. We want honest advise from you guys as to whether it is feasible and a good plan. Money is not an issue but would we be ...
Hello I too am retiring in Costa Rica. My wife and I actually bought our properties sight unseen on the Internet from a Canadian company Recap Investments. Which is now sold out in phase 1,2,3. I have 2 lots in phase 1 Wichita has the most beautiful ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
(Moderated: please post in the housing section) Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hey Roy I have 2 lots in this Development I have had boots on the ground here right from the start. I will tell you this is a fantastic development top notch Carlos and his crew are great not only at the resort but also with the locals in the area ... Read More