Captbrad617
American expat in Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Cant贸n de Barva, Heredia
Registration: 22 October 2018
Health and shots coming from US by Wishitweretrue
My wife, me and two young teens are coming to the lower Central Valley for two weeks in June. The CDC says we should get Typhoid, Hep A and B shots. I have friends that say no need they have been to CR and never got them. I would like to know for ...
rabies shots are VERYexpensive require two rounds, give indefinite protection, the treatment after the fact is difficult expensive and horrific.. hep A nB an typoid are all ttoo easy to acquire (and increasing worldwide) most anywhere ..ice ... Read More
Panama Border Run/ Pacific BeachTour
border runs to your choice direct and back or your choice. stopover, layover beach or tour, before or over borders. Read More
Panama Border Run/ Pacific BeachTour
Making border run to Panama at Paso Canoas by Jan 27 via Pacific coast. 4dr 4x4 up to 3 people.Safe, relaxed, CR experienced driver. $50ea for all vehicle expenses. Beach Stops along way and back as decided, Manuel Antonio, Uvita Doninical. Shared ... Read More
Need housing and a car by Joe Karma
Hello, I am coming to Costa from Jan. 3 to mid March. I will also be exploring a retirement residency. Currently I am looking for a nice place to live for these 2 & 1/2 months that is not too expensive near Ojocal / Uvita area or vicinity and a ...
Hello joe. Are you there? Read More
Need housing and a car by Joe Karma
Hello, I am coming to Costa from Jan. 3 to mid March. I will also be exploring a retirement residency. Currently I am looking for a nice place to live for these 2 & 1/2 months that is not too expensive near Ojocal / Uvita area or vicinity and a ...
Also I think he will so an airport pickup too, ask. Sunday is a good pickup day as intense SJ traffic getting out of town is intense at rush hour. The driving style is something to experience but if you are assertive and defensive and a confident ... Read More
Need housing and a car by Joe Karma
Hello, I am coming to Costa from Jan. 3 to mid March. I will also be exploring a retirement residency. Currently I am looking for a nice place to live for these 2 & 1/2 months that is not too expensive near Ojocal / Uvita area or vicinity and a ...
He's in downtown SJ Longer term can be arranged compare to big chains..do it now cause they all book out as jan is the highest season. Tell him I sent you. Read More
Need housing and a car by Joe Karma
Hello, I am coming to Costa from Jan. 3 to mid March. I will also be exploring a retirement residency. Currently I am looking for a nice place to live for these 2 & 1/2 months that is not too expensive near Ojocal / Uvita area or vicinity and a ...
Hi Joe Welcome to CR. I highly recommend OFFROADCOSTARICA.com To rent a 2 and 4d 4x4 German expat Thorsten is the owner operator and you will find him behind the desk. He is straightforward and honest. His rates upfront. He only does a $750 cc hold ... Read More
single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring
Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...
Supah! *** WhatsApp *** Be sure I will give you plenty of notice. Totally understand as availiable Thanks Read More
single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring
Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...
Hi Gini Interested in your place. Looked more into montezuma and I am going to have to come take a look at some point. As I said, busy through to about 21st December when take another road trip of discovery. Was doing the coast from Hermosa all the ... Read More
Legal services in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Costa Rica. What types of legal services might an ...
You are quite correct. While probable to be found someday sprawled at the side of the road befret of funds and residency, amidst scattered sheets of invalid paper contract, and the far more sacred Eyeball/Handshake.... It is a serious concern. I ... Read More
Legal services in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Costa Rica. What types of legal services might an ...
I have contracted w ARCR to handle my Pensionado application. They have a yearly membership fee for services ($100). They operate from their own modern and very professional office building near the National Art Gallery. Attorney Romulus, legal ... Read More
Legal services in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Costa Rica. What types of legal services might an ...
Hi TerrynViv Oh yeah, agreed. Once your finished w the process no real need that I can see either. Did you use their immigration services and can you offer your experience there, or wherever you did, if so? Thanx Read More
single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring
Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...
Hi kolerias Thank you for this important information. Will be sharing, looking into this, and my school, thoroughly, and let you know what I find. Was aware of most of it, most legit schools and volunteer orgs are aware and will obtain the permits, ... Read More
How has your life changed in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Costa Rica? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
HEAR HEAR Well said Needed to be said Thanx Read More
Legal services in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Costa Rica. What types of legal services might an ...
ARCR in San Jose a one stop member only ($100 year) legal agency that I'm going to use that came recommended, is well established and handles EVERYTHING. They have web and bimonthly local seminars and information, a responsive office with ... Read More
single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring
Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...
Hi SallyRose Thank you for your encouraging reply, your kind wishes appreciated. Thought and planned long and hard and hopefull before coming here..again..from 35 years ago bringing a boat thru here north...inspired me then out of MANY places ive ... Read More
single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring
Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...
Hi Thank you for the reply and offer. I am in school thru to January so it will be awhile. Would like to stay up in mountains were its cooler, heat and humidity turn me sloth, but the moderating beach has all ways attracted me. I'll be traveling ... Read More
single woman considering move to costa rica by sherryring
Hi everyone - I am an active young looking 60 year old woman about to be divorced. NOT looking to meet a man but AM looking to move to Costa Rica possibly which I fell in love with many years ago and make many friends. i just returned from Panama ...
Hi I'm Brad Attending TEFL in Barva Homestay thru jan in San Pedro. Really like the area. Starting Pensionado at ARCR Looking to find quiet safe place to live and teach volunteer. Retired lifelong sailor hoping to be home from the sea, looking ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Take the mountain house (you already have it!) ditch the other and the job make a go of it, live in your means find something to do, maybe of service..if you have some decent retirement income and egg to go on..and each other...give it a serious ... Read More
Windows 10 - Utter rubbish by Fred
I'm sick to the back teeth of the lousy rubbish we know as windows 10 (The devil's operating system). Seriously, this vomit inspiring pointless rubbish is suicide inducing so it has to go as I like life justa lot too much to have it ruined ...
Oh for the bygone days of XP.... How I miss you.. Read More