jayhb62
American expat in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Registration: 20 November 2016
MAIL FORWARDING SERVICE FROM US TO COSTA RICA by jayhb62
Hola, Sorry if this topic has been discussed before! I moved to Costa Rica one year ago but have maintained a US mailing address--my daughter's address. My daughter will be moving soon and I want to establish some sort of service whereby a ...
Thank you Dave. Another company recommended is USGlobalMail. Have you heard anything about them? Read More
MAIL FORWARDING SERVICE FROM US TO COSTA RICA
Hola, Sorry if this topic has been discussed before! I moved to Costa Rica one year ago but have maintained a US mailing address--my daughter's address. My daughter will be moving soon and I want to establish some sort of service whereby a ... Read More
New to this forum by nikki08
[color=#235c95][i][/i][/color] Hello All! I am new to this! I hope this message turns out o.k....I am not computer literate at all, so unsure of how to navigate . I reside in North Fort Myers , Florida for the past 11 years. I will be ...
I agree in total with the above post. Spot on. But then again, I have found in some cases substitutes for things I used to buy in my local grocery store in the US. In The Auto Mercado super market there is a very large selection of food items ... Read More
New to this forum by nikki08
[color=#235c95][i][/i][/color] Hello All! I am new to this! I hope this message turns out o.k....I am not computer literate at all, so unsure of how to navigate . I reside in North Fort Myers , Florida for the past 11 years. I will be ...
I do not know anything about the suburbs of San Jose. But you would still be in the San Jose area unless you settle in Escazu (many ex-pats, higher class area) or further outside San Jose by 30-45 minutes. Read More
New to this forum by nikki08
[color=#235c95][i][/i][/color] Hello All! I am new to this! I hope this message turns out o.k....I am not computer literate at all, so unsure of how to navigate . I reside in North Fort Myers , Florida for the past 11 years. I will be ...
I will defer comments on areas outside of Guanacaste to others that live elsewhere. But, I would Not recommend single women to spend any time in San Jose. It is not a desirable area in relation to safety and it is overcrowded and depending on ... Read More
New to this forum by nikki08
[color=#235c95][i][/i][/color] Hello All! I am new to this! I hope this message turns out o.k....I am not computer literate at all, so unsure of how to navigate . I reside in North Fort Myers , Florida for the past 11 years. I will be ...
Hola, If you will be visiting Tamarindo (very touristy, not totally representative of a native beach town) and presumably a beach area outside of Liberia (perhaps playas del coco or playa Hermosa), I would recommend that you at least stay a weekend ... Read More
Best area to retire near the beach by kepakids4
We have been to Costa Rica several times and we think we have finally found the community that we wish to retire to in five years. Our community has to be near the ocean and the beaches must be somewhat gentle to swim in - not real rough like other ...
I have spent a year in the Montezuma/Santa Teresa area and a year in Guanacaste (playas del coco/playa Hermosa) area. Unless you like solitude and minimal things to do except taking in the sun, air, and stars, Montezuma is a bit way off the tracks ... Read More
Leisure activities in Del coco by amesei
Hi We are a Canadian couple with European roots. We love to travel and visit Europe almost every year. The last 3 winters we have spent in the Dominican Republic and we are wanting a change. My husband is a retired police officer and I am a self ...
I live in playas del coco. As has been already written, you will meet MANY MANY other Canadians in town. MANY! And as also has been written, this is a good place to use as a base to explore other places within a few hours drive. Especially if ... Read More
Moving to Costa Rica from Toronto by LimitlessX
Hey guys, Glad to be here. I'm new to this forum, and from Toronto, planning to move to CR to start a new lifestyle in this beautiful place. Just need some words of advice from you guys who have been there for a long time. [b]Is it a good ...
Thanks for your reply. Both Panama and Costa Rica rank high as retirement destinations for Americans and Canadians. Panama has an attractive pensionado program that gives it an added advantage at present. Costa Rica had a similar program several ... Read More
Moving to Costa Rica from Toronto by LimitlessX
Hey guys, Glad to be here. I'm new to this forum, and from Toronto, planning to move to CR to start a new lifestyle in this beautiful place. Just need some words of advice from you guys who have been there for a long time. [b]Is it a good ...
The reply about zero of 12 Canadians not wanting to move to Costa Rica caught me by surprise. Without exaggeration, I have personally spoken to more than 100 Canadians during the past 4 months (time period corresponding to the Canadian winter). ... Read More
Moving to Costa Rica from Toronto by LimitlessX
Hey guys, Glad to be here. I'm new to this forum, and from Toronto, planning to move to CR to start a new lifestyle in this beautiful place. Just need some words of advice from you guys who have been there for a long time. [b]Is it a good ...
Slightly off the subject, as a USA citizen living in Costa Rica (retired), I am somewhat amazed at the number of Canadians (especially those from the "Toronto area") who have either relocated to CR permanently or who vacation here on a ... Read More
Locations to consider living in Costa Rica by briner
My wife and I are looking for feedback on locations that would provide the following: - very safe - reasonably priced - nearby to golf and beach (within several miles) Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Ralph and Marian
As for golf, I live in Playas del Coco. There are 3 courses within an hours drive, 2 are in 5 star hotels and 1 is in a residential community. The course at the 5 Seasons in Papagayo may be the best in the country. Is was designed by Arnold ... Read More
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS by jayhb62
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS (DOG) I live in playas del coco and am in the process of building a home in the immediate area. My dog is still in the US. I am retired, have a 27 year old daughter who lives in North Carolina, and have no real support ...
Yes, ESA are permitted to fly free in the cabin with their owner who requires emotional support. I am hoping someone who has such an animal/dog and who has traveled with them from the US to CR can reply about their experience. My pet is ... Read More
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS (DOG) I live in playas del coco and am in the process of building a home in the immediate area. My dog is still in the US. I am retired, have a 27 year old daughter who lives in North Carolina, and have no real support ... Read More
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Costa Rica by danvalone
My wife has developed a sensitivity to fragrances. This has made her a hermit in the USA. We have heard that there seems to be less use of fragrances (perfume, scented fabric softeners, etc.) in most parts of Costa Rica. Is there anyone out there ...
My experience is that the locals tend to wash their clothes routinely and do use fragrant detergent. However, it is NOT an overpowering scent. The only way to know if you will have a problem is to visit and see. As a medical professional, it is ... Read More
Why Many Expats Return to their Home Country by ExpatDave
I am often asked why Gringos return to their home countries so quickly after moving here. It is difficult to answer. My experience is that more often than not, it鈥檚 for the same reason(s). Failure to assimilate and failure to accept things ...
Yes, I agree. Do not move here without first living here for a period of time that allows you to make an informed decision. Read More
Why Many Expats Return to their Home Country by ExpatDave
I am often asked why Gringos return to their home countries so quickly after moving here. It is difficult to answer. My experience is that more often than not, it鈥檚 for the same reason(s). Failure to assimilate and failure to accept things ...
I moved from Raleigh. If by chance you saw the February 6 new episode of Love it or List It on HGTV, my house was "The Lake House" in the episode Tree House Trouble. The couple selected my house instead of their own. I sold a great ... Read More
Use Waze, skip GPS? by Celadon
Hola, amigos! Our March visit plans are taking shape! A question for Costa Rican dwellers: I purchased the "international travel pass" from Verizon which turns out to be essentially the same price as changing SIM cards etc., plus all ...
WAZE is apparently very popular here. I use it routinely. BUT, sometimes it does not take you on the best route available (IMHO). If you have WAZE, I would not pay extra for GPS for a rental car. Redundant..... Read More
Why Many Expats Return to their Home Country by ExpatDave
I am often asked why Gringos return to their home countries so quickly after moving here. It is difficult to answer. My experience is that more often than not, it鈥檚 for the same reason(s). Failure to assimilate and failure to accept things ...
I have been coming to CR for 7 years and finally moved here (Guanacaste) this past July. IMHO, the one negative thing that sticks out has been mentioned by several in this forum. Put simply, there is a LACK OF COMMON SENSE in the CR culture. For ... Read More
Nosara vs Cobano/Montezuma by HeatherUS
Hello! We are leaving the U.S. and moving our family to Costa Rica in January. We are having a hard time deciding between Nosara and Montezuma. We have three children ages 6, 5, and 2 years old. Does anyone have any experience with Del Mar ...
Have you explored 1 hour north of Tamarindo. Playas del coco, playa hermosa, playa Ocotal 谩reas. Liberia airport is 25 minutes away as is a modern hospital. The area caters to Expats and the main roads are newly paved. You can travel from ... Read More
Nosara vs Cobano/Montezuma by HeatherUS
Hello! We are leaving the U.S. and moving our family to Costa Rica in January. We are having a hard time deciding between Nosara and Montezuma. We have three children ages 6, 5, and 2 years old. Does anyone have any experience with Del Mar ...
I am retired. For 7 years I rented a house in the Montezuma area during the months of December and January. Keep in mind that Montezuma is VERY isolated and rural. In my experience there, Internet was not always reliable (less so than say ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hola I am Jay from North Carolina. Have been coming to CR for the past 7 winters. Decided to sell my great house I the US and settle in Guanacaste. Presently own ocean view property in playa Hermosa while I am leasing a condo in Coco. Will ... Read More