Laura Spiers
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 27 November 2021
Property Owners of Austin, Tx and Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Hello all!I am looking for people or businesses that need to travel between Austin, Tx and Guanacaste. A year ago, American Airlines discontinued this direct route. I would like to connect with others interested in this direct flight. Pura vida Read More
Legal Fees Cost for Pensianado Temp Residency by CR Jeanne
Hey all,I'm planning on moving to Costa Rica in Jne 2025 on a Pensionada Temp Residency. I was quoted an all inclusive price, minus the $361 Gurantee Deposit for the Cosa Rican government, of $2925. Is this sound reasonable? Can some folks share ...
Is that all inclusive legal fees? One person? Read More
Does anyone know containerhomes.net ? by Laura Spiers
We want to but just a regular shipping container. The owner seems reputable online but they want payment in full upfront. Any recommendations?thank you
@rainagain its only for storage not for living. Read More
Water access on a new build property by surfdog12
Can anyone comment on how their water is billed? Is it metered or a set monthly cost?We need water but are having a hard time due to no new municipality connections being offered.Our options are sink a well (Artisianal or Perpherated) and then hook ...
@edwinemora yep. Could be more than one issue Read More
Water access on a new build property by surfdog12
Can anyone comment on how their water is billed? Is it metered or a set monthly cost?We need water but are having a hard time due to no new municipality connections being offered.Our options are sink a well (Artisianal or Perpherated) and then hook ...
@edwinemora or because they aren't issuing any water permits or meters in Santa Cruz indefinitly.... Read More
Does anyone know containerhomes.net ? by Laura Spiers
We want to but just a regular shipping container. The owner seems reputable online but they want payment in full upfront. Any recommendations?thank you
We did end up getting a 20ft reefer from Jimmy Lee. He put a floor in, painted it and delivered. https://containerhomes.net/contact-us/. Read More
What can you move/bring into Costa Rica? by i2canflywithu
Having difficulty finding a list of items I can bring into country when moving there. Can I bring homeopathic medicines and essential oils? Can I bring my clothes? Can I bring shoes? Can I bring framed art prints and will they be able to withstand ...
@daveandmarcia when you apply for residency dont you get to import 2 vehicles without import tax? im a little confused on where there is some other tax. what ports and company did you use for shipping? thanks! Read More
Solar panels for solar project in Costa Rica by Laura Spiers
@daveandmarcia hi! where did you get the panels? did you import them or buy them in CR? we have a solar project we are experimenting with. thanks!
@daveandmarcia thank you so much for that great info! We have our building plans complete but should be able to easily get that company to review for the water and electricity. Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica in 2024
@daveandmarcia hi! where did you get the panels? did you import them or buy them in CR? we have a solar project we are experimenting with. thanks! Read More
Car Rental by Larry56
Hi! My wife and a couple of our friends are vacationing in Northern Costa Rica end of January 2024. Flying in to Liberia... Where is the best place to rent a car... my understanding is we DON'T want to do it at the airport(?) Also, in Liberia, a ...
Maybe it鈥檚 in the daily fee but i dont see a line item for it. Adobe doesnt have many locations away from the airport that have cars to rent. i tried in Huacas to see if it was cheaper but they dont rent from that location. i decided it was a ... Read More
Car Rental by Larry56
Hi! My wife and a couple of our friends are vacationing in Northern Costa Rica end of January 2024. Flying in to Liberia... Where is the best place to rent a car... my understanding is we DON'T want to do it at the airport(?) Also, in Liberia, a ...
@Larry56聽 you can rent from Adobe at the聽 airport but all the other franchises are a rip off. Adobe聽 does not surprise you will charges when you bring back the car and are upfront and very nice. After being ripped off by Avis locals ... Read More
Does anyone know containerhomes.net ? by Laura Spiers
We want to but just a regular shipping container. The owner seems reputable online but they want payment in full upfront. Any recommendations?thank you
@philipus92 thank you! my gut says he trustworthy but thats all i have is my gut! Read More
Does anyone know containerhomes.net ? by Laura Spiers
We want to but just a regular shipping container. The owner seems reputable online but they want payment in full upfront. Any recommendations?thank you
@daveandmarcia yes that would be great bit we arent starting to build until late next year and want to do some things ourselves on the property. We also are building a garage yet with the plans so want to lock up tools and toys since we can only ... Read More
Does anyone know containerhomes.net ? by Laura Spiers
We want to but just a regular shipping container. The owner seems reputable online but they want payment in full upfront. Any recommendations?thank you
Thanks all. I also was told to be wary of a company called Ecocontainers. Read More
Does anyone know containerhomes.net ? by Laura Spiers
We want to but just a regular shipping container. The owner seems reputable online but they want payment in full upfront. Any recommendations?thank you
@edwinemora we aren't going to live in it. We are using it to store tools and things while our house is being built. Thanks for the advice! Read More
Does anyone know https://containerhomes.net ?
We want to but just a regular shipping container. The owner seems reputable online but they want payment in full upfront. Any recommendations?thank you Read More
Shipping Containers for Sale
Hola!We are looking to purchase a shipping container for storage on our property in Guanacaste. I see plenty for sale on Facebook but would like a recommendation. Thanks! Laura Read More
Car Rentals by dougsomers
Good Morning,Does anyone know a good car rental place, we are flying into Liberia and will be traveling around for 2 months.Thanks
We now only use Adobe. No hidden fees or surprises and they have great customer service. Much less than the international franchises. Read More
Young family - which part of CR should we move to? by cvanlijnden
Hello everyone,my wife and I (both 37 years old) are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in about 3 years. We also have a daughter who is currently two years old, and a Labrador who just turned 4. We will be visiting the country soon on a holiday to ...
@JBuonopane12 yes but do they get gunned down? Read More
Young family - which part of CR should we move to? by cvanlijnden
Hello everyone,my wife and I (both 37 years old) are thinking about moving to Costa Rica in about 3 years. We also have a daughter who is currently two years old, and a Labrador who just turned 4. We will be visiting the country soon on a holiday to ...
@cvanlijnden you must get a good referral for attorneys. My Spanish teacher, just outside of San Jose, also has a tourism company. Some guests told her they were buying a house on some communal property. The house cannot be in their name but in the ... Read More
Suggestions for our extended stay in Playa Grande. by ShandaKatKenyon
Good morning from Bend Oregon forum members! My husband and I have rented a house in Playa Grande for the month of February because we want to get a better "feel" for how it would be to live in Costa Rica. We will also have a car and will ...
@ShandaKatKenyon did you move yet? We just bought property there and talking to an architect. Read More
Living in Heredia by margih3
Hi, my name is Margi. I am 71 years young聽- will be 72 in December. I plan to visit the Central Valley/Heredia area in March, 2023 to determine聽if I want to live there. Any suggestions, advice is welcome.
@Yoginee do you have one for Guanacaste region? Tamarindo, Playa Grande? Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Costa Rica can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
@Coloradomike agree! Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Costa Rica by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Costa Rica, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
Sad to hear. Come back to trump world it really sucks here. Read More
Tiny Homes in Costa Rica by thedomainbunny
Hello, my name is Leanne and currently live in AZ. My husband and I have talked about moving to Costa Rica for a few years now. We would like to know if anyone has any information about either building/buying a tiny home or the costs of having on ...
I was looking into this container builder at Playa Hermosa. They are refrigerator containers with excellent insulation. We were in Costa Rica last week and a guy across the street was building with one and said the temperature was always cool ... Read More