Bob
@burnebob
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 19 November 2014
Dealing with loneliness in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to Costa ...
I own land in CR but have not moved there yet, but I still find the subject of loneliness interesting as I am an expat living in the US for twenty year, from the UK and I feel lonely here even though I live in a country that speaks English. That ... 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??? :/
Terrynviv, I was not aware that you owned land at the Playa Lagarto Eco-development! So please don't suggest that it is a scam, especially as there are so many good people including myself that have bought land there and plan to build in near ... 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 have just noticed that some of you are making post suggesting that the Playa Lagarto Eco-development is some sort of scam! I believe you have the wrong site in Playa Lagarto as the site we are all invested in through Recap Investments is totally ... Read More
Wanted to Rent in Playa Lagarto Eco Development. by McGinn
My husband and I are looking for accomodation in the Playa Lagarto Eco Development while our home is being built. We are thinking May to October 2016. If there is anyone with a Villa or small home that is willing to rent monthly please contact us. ...
I've been trying to get a list from Recap Investments of the phase 3 lot numbers that plan build in the next twelve months! They said there are fifteen lot owners in phase 3 that are waiting to build once the infrastructure is completed later ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Costa Rica? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Thank you for the link "everyone should check it out" certainly food for thought! We moved to the US from the UK sixteen years ago and even with no language barrier it was still a culture shock for my wife and kids! Read More
Golf in Guanacaste Costa Rica by burnebob
My wife loves her golf as much as I love hiking in Costa Rica, but when she started looking at the cost for a round of golf there, to be honest she had sticker shock! She is currently tournament chair for a ladies group here in Southern California ...
Thank you Kohlerias for your reply, its not what we wanted to hear but to be honest it is what we expected!! That said, maybe it's time to try and change that by organizing expats and ticos who would like to play golf into groups, so they can ... Read More
Golf in Guanacaste Costa Rica
My wife loves her golf as much as I love hiking in Costa Rica, but when she started looking at the cost for a round of golf there, to be honest she had sticker shock! She is currently tournament chair for a ladies group here in Southern California ... 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 Marko, Thank you for your very useful post! My wife and I have visited PLED twice so far but our home building project is still two years away because our lot is in phase 3! That said, it is really exciting to see all the progress being made ... 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??? :/
Good job, I will add some more photos when I visit again later 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??? :/
It's a bit disappointing to hear about all the challenges you guys are having with your appliances and furniture needs and the lack of help from recap and the folks at PLED! That said, according to what I have read in books there is a Duty Free ... 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 Roy-F, No I have not decided on anything yet and yes I would really like to hear about your experiences and get some pointers! The fact your house is still not completed makes it even more important that we talk at some point! Feel free to ... 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 Roy-F Thank you for posting your movies, l can see a lot of changes since our last visit 2014. We plan to go back again in 2016 at which time we hope to start the design stage so we are ready to start building in 2017. That said, we would ... 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??? :/
Good question! All the lot at PLED are incorporated so in our case my wife has a 50% share as do I. However, after closing on the lot we wished we had included our two children. I called Recap Inv. and they said that we could split the interest ... 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 Ermac, If you get the opportunity to take some more photos of other construction projects at PLED next time you are out and about, feel free to send them to my email address. My family enjoyed seeing and hearing the Howler Monkeys in the ... 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 ERMAC Great news on the building progress can't wait to see it all when I visit next year. Kind Regards Bob. 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 kohlerias, Thank you for your generally good advice about Costa Rica. However, as a lot owner at the Playa Lagarto Eco-development, I am curious who you are and why you tend to be somewhat negative about Recap and PLED? Have you visited the ... 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 Julie et bri, As I mentioned I had some typos in my documentation also "lost in translation!" and my Spanish is rubbish but fortunately I have a close friend who's first language is Spanish, so between us we were able to make ... 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 Julie et bri, We also used the Recap lawyers who are located in San Jose, CR, because like most people we had no way of vetting other lawyers in CR. That said, I did research the company online and fund them to have a good reputation. I think ... 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, I will be there in April and plan to take a friend to visit PLED, so will make sure he gets to see your lots! I will get back to you if he is interested, Regards Bob. 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 will check with friends. How big and what is the lot number/phase? 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 Marie-Claude, Thank you, we look forward to that, I am very interest in the steel frame construction you used! I will be interested hear the pros and cons after you have lived in your new home awhile. If don't mind sharing some photos, ... 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 Marie-Claude, Thank you for the information, sounds like a good communications solution! My wife and I are really happy to hear how much you are enjoying your new life in CR as we know first hand that relocating to a new country has its ... 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 Marie-Claude, I hope everything is going well for you at PLED, not easy being one of the first to move in! As a fellow lot owner (Phase3-C55) I really appreciate you taking the time to help and advice your future neighbors, "thank ... 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 DL, Clearly if you have actually purchased LOT D61 then you should have full evidence of that! I would suggest you talk directly to Recap Investments who I am sure will send you all the relevant documentation. I didn't realise that LOT ... 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 D L Toronto, I just read your post and noticed you identified your LOT as D61 in phase 4 which didn't make any sense to me! Who did you purchase your LOT through? Our LOT is C55 in Phase 3, which is just in front of LOT C58 that is next ... 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 Roy, Thank you for getting back to me. I guess it would be unrealistic for any of us to expect to build a home in a foreign country with no problems, so it is good to hear your's are not to serious! Who is your architect and builder? I ... 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 Bentley123. Was the land you purchased part of the Playa Lagarto Eco-development? If so, this is a genuine development with 300 plus lots being sold and developed by Recap Investments, of Ontario, Canada. ... 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 Edward, Thank you for sharing your opinion on HOA's it got me to go back and read the Declaration of Covenants Agreement "again", that also covers HOA's and potential fees. Most of your points are correct apart from the ... 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 Magzter, I also have a 5000 sqm lot at the Playa Lagarto eco-development in phase 3 and when I asked about HOA fees I was told it will be at least two years before I am required to pay anything. However, my lot does not have water or ... 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 Roy, Are you still on for your June visit? How is the new home progressing? Bob. Read More
Corporation tax being found unconstitutional? by samramon
Much like the CAJA charges they tried to put over on us gringos, now it seems there is question as to whether the taxes as charged to us for SA's and LLC's are constitutional. I got this from an attorney I know in Costa Rica ...
Thank you, I will check with the property developer to see what I need to do! Read More
Corporation tax being found unconstitutional? by samramon
Much like the CAJA charges they tried to put over on us gringos, now it seems there is question as to whether the taxes as charged to us for SA's and LLC's are constitutional. I got this from an attorney I know in Costa Rica ...
Thank you for your blog. As a land owner in CR I had not really thought about my potential tax liability there, because I have not built a house yet. That said, is there a annual land tax I should be paying if my land is incorporated? Also, what is ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Costa Rica you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > ...
Hello Samramon, Thank you for your posting reference rental car insurance provided by your credit card. I will most certainly read the small print in the policy. You made some great points! 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??? :/
From what I have seen the workmanship looks very good and I trust that Carlos will do a good job. I look forward to seeing your new home finished and getting to meet you and your family. From what Carlos told me last time we visited, he also has a ... 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 Roy, Thanks for the Garmin info. With reference to your lot, when did you purchase it? The reason I ask is that I wanted a lot in phase 1, but they were all sold out back in October 2013. Sounds like you are well ahead with your home ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Costa Rica you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > ...
Hello Edward 1958, Thank you for the rental car info, I will check them out. 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 Roy F. On our first visit to CR we rented a car that included a Garmin Nuvi 50LM GPS, so before our second visit I purchased the same GPS but like yours it didn't work that well. I believe the main season for that is, I only installed the ... 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 Roy F. That's good to hear, we incorporated our land also. From what I have read it is the best way to go. I plan on visiting again later this year so if you would like me to check your lot when I visit mine (Lot C55) let me know the ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Costa Rica you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > ...
I will let you know if I find a good rental car option I can recommend. The last time I visited CR I used Hertz, but it can get really expensive when you add on the CR government mandatory insurance, plus normal collision waiver insurance. You can ... 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 Roy, Is your land incorporated? Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Costa Rica you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > ...
How about adding this to the list, the cost of purchasing or renting a car. The add on compulsory government insurance really adds to the cost of renting a car 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??? :/
Hello Roy, Thank you for posting your movie, after two visits to the development we recognized most of the drive in. Do you already have land there? We purchased a nice hill top lot with ocean view in phase 3, about eighteen months ago. We hope to ... Read More
Traveling to West Coast tomorrow-Suggestions on a Beach?
Hi there, my wife and I spent a week in Tamarindo last Julie and used the town as our base camp, so to speak. There are lots of great hotels and restaurants in town all within walking distance. If you do decide to stay there we would recommend the ... 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??? :/
My wife and I stayed in the town of Tamarindo when we visited our Phase 3 Lot at the Playa Lagarto Eco-development in July. There is a good selection of reasonably priced hotels and villas in the area. We stayed a La Palapa Hotel. which is small ... 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??? :/
Please keep me informed on the Magnesium Oxide panels option as I am very interested. I google them and see they are fire, mold and mildew resident, good attributes for Costa Rica! When you talk to the builder I would suggest that you also find out ... 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 would suggest that you talk to Carlos, with reference to the ravine on your lot, to find out if you can install a large drainage pipes and then fill it in as part of the grading process. If you take a look at the Recap Investment website, they ... 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??? :/
With reference to the discuss about Lot's that have a ravine crossing them, my purchase agreement states clearly that you can't build on it or fill it in. I have a ravine running across my Lot that I see as an asset to ensure we have good ... 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??? :/
My advice to anyone considering purchasing land is to go and look before you buy, as I did. Have a fun week in Tamarindo, Playa Lagarto is only about 30 minutes south of there. Also, I purchased several books on Amazon.com and a waterproof map so ... Read More