OldMark
American expat in Costa Rica
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Registration: 28 September 2012
Surfboard Rental in Costa Rica
I am planning to rent a surfboard and travel along the coast. Has anyone rented or heard good o bad things about SanJoseSurfboards: Surfboard Rental Costa Rica Read More
restaurants by jerry reid
Will be in Alajuela in Oct., would like the name of a nice restaurant to take my wife for an anniversary dinner. Will be on a Saturday.
No, they are both in the direction of Poas volcano. Read More
restaurants by jerry reid
Will be in Alajuela in Oct., would like the name of a nice restaurant to take my wife for an anniversary dinner. Will be on a Saturday.
Xandari or Mirador del Valle, both offer a nice view. Read More
Caja plan by jerry reidelbach
Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...
INS is a good option if you need insurance in Costa Rica. I can just speak from my own experience and I was insured by the CAJA for over a year without having residency. ARCR is a helpful organization, but it is always better to go directly to the ... Read More
Caja plan by jerry reidelbach
Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...
It's no assumption! I just went through the whole process and received my residency this year. I was just in the ARCR office and asked this question. I was told I would not be eligible for CAJA until just before my permanent residency was ... Read More
Caja plan by jerry reidelbach
Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...
You have to join the CAJA befor you can apply for residency! So you cannot joint outside this final process of the residency procedure.It is mandatory to join before you apply! Read More
Caja plan by jerry reidelbach
Hi, my name is Jerry and Iam super impresed on how you guys stick to a budget. We will be retiring there and I hope we are able to manage as well as you do. I have a question about Health Insurance, we are both in our mid 60s and will be applying ...
Officially not, but it is possible. To be in the CAJA is a requirement when applying for residency, so in reality you can join the CAJA without having residency. Read More
Moving Help
Hi Brian, There are several internet and cable providers. Here are the internet rates from ICE, rates are in USD: grupoice.com/wps/portal/kHogar_paquetes_tarifas/#.UI6WB2eh3To An alternative would be Cabletica. Here is a link to their page, you ... Read More
Apostille Acceptance
The Costa Rican Foreign Ministry is issuing the Apostille for birth certificates or criminal records from foreign countries. In the past one visited the consulate to get these two documents approved, it is not necessary anymore. Read More
night out on friday?
It's hard to give you advice without more details. Your best resource for nightlife information is the internet: www.whereincostarica.com/parties/ www.la506.com (Spanish) ... Read More
Safety Concerns by Scott365
I've been researching Costa Rica for awhile as my wife and I are considering coming down for a vacation as a first step to possibly moving there as we get close to retiring. The main safety concern I've read about is petty theft. Plus, I'm not ...
Please, do the research and decide for yourself.I totally agree with that. But statistics can lie and in addition to a proper research you should visit Costa Rica for longer period. The homicide rate of Costa Rica is much higher than the one of the ... Read More
Caja: Chicken or Egg
Actually you can sign up without having the residency, because this is one of the requirements when you apply for residency. They don't want any members that don't have residency. But it is a loop hole, you can be in the caja for years without ever ... Read More
Safety Concerns by Scott365
I've been researching Costa Rica for awhile as my wife and I are considering coming down for a vacation as a first step to possibly moving there as we get close to retiring. The main safety concern I've read about is petty theft. Plus, I'm not ...
Plus, I'm not really sure what to make of the photo's I've seen of houses with bars on the windows and doors. Is it really that bad?Barbwire, fences, gates, bars on windows are a big part of Central American culture, seems like you have never been ... Read More
Escazu
Try Tiquicia Restaurant perched up on the hill in Escazu, the view is spectacular. Read More
Cost of living in San Jose CR by Mex Boomergirl
We are presently living in Mexico near Guadalajara, but coming to Costa Rica in Jan to visit and possibly move to in a year. We would appreciate any advice, thanks. Stella (Mex boomergirl)
That is a very informative website! I just signed up for the newsletter gloriamy. Read More
Rent in Costa Rica
Did you already search on the internet? There are many offers online. I recommend you not to look only at the offers made for expats, you might get a better deal if you look at the "regular" listings. Just search Google/ Yahoo/ Bing for "alquiler ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by Richmondrob
Mamapacha, What are the rentals cost there? What does electricity run per month. I hear it's hot and AC bills are high? Thanks.
Especially in the rainy season it is sometimes not easy to line dry. But there are tumble dryers that run on gas and are more economic than the ones that run with electricity. Like crenvy already posted electricity rates are graduated. In many ... Read More
TV
Sun Sat TV offers high definition satellite signal in Costa Rica. Read More
5 good reasons for living in Costa Rica by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Costa Rica, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
1. climate 2. beaches 3. nature 4. ticos 5. it's a politically stable country Read More