jerry reid
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Lives in kingwood
Registration: 05 June 2013
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Thanks Cathiekl I really appreciate that , I will contact her tonight. Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Anybody recommend a realtor in Corozal, We are looking for a furnished apt. or small house in the area. Read More
Retiring in Belize by Rick13
Interested in retiring to Belize Which area is best?
What town or village would be within 30-40min. from the airport but yet has all the amenities of a middle size town, we will not be purchasing a car for the first 6mos or so. San Ignacio town looked interesting, but seems a little too far from ... Read More
Belize rental units - May by danielsbreeze
Hello- we may be heading your way soon ( Belize ) and staying for at least a month - maybe forever - will start with a month . PLACENCIA area preferred at this point ( have never been to Belize ) and a rental budget of 600 or 700 ish per month - any ...
Thanks Nichi, I will contact her and see what they have to offer. Jerry Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
Thanks guys, I will do just that. Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
Thanks for the info. I did spot a web site on-line in regards to San Ignacio Town and it looks like a place that we may like. Do you know how far it is to the airport to San Ignacio Town? Jerry Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
Thanks for the tip, would you recommend a town that is big enough to have all the amenities and not to far from the airport? this could give us a start for places to check out next year for ourselves. Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
Is there a way to see a list of available rentals on line, I can't seem to find any on any of the web sites. Read More
Retiring in Belize by Rick13
Interested in retiring to Belize Which area is best?
We initially have decided to retire to CR. but was a little curious about Belieze, we currently live in Houston, tx. so the heat is not a problem for us, but cost and safety was our major concern. Jerry Read More
Belize rental units - May by danielsbreeze
Hello- we may be heading your way soon ( Belize ) and staying for at least a month - maybe forever - will start with a month . PLACENCIA area preferred at this point ( have never been to Belize ) and a rental budget of 600 or 700 ish per month - any ...
Could someone let me know of any web sites for rentals in Corozal? Read More
Corozal by leafsrus
Hi all!! Myself and my common law wife are looking to buy a small house or apartment in Corozal this coming January. We would have $50,000 cash, maximum to buy. I would very much appreciate any information on locations, possible bank financing ...
Hi, can a retired couple on a fixed income of 50,000yr. live in a furnished apt. or small house rental near the town center and live comfortably in Corozal? And how would you compare the cost of living to living in Costa Rica. Jerry 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 ...
Prices seem fair, I might contact you in the future when we get closer to our retirement date. 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 ...
Your probably right, I will question my lawyer prior to completing our residency papers and see what she recommends. I guess even if comes to 250.00 per family the price is still reasonable as long as the service is good. 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 ...
Hi, if my wife is the primary, and when we go to register and they ask me what my ss is we could get hit up for even more for caja,it makes me lean more to being the primary so they don't think that I'am trying to hide something from them. 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 ...
If one spouse has a ss of 1,100mnt. and the other spouse has a ss of 2,500mnt. can the spouse with the smaller income be used as the applicant or does the higher income have to be used? Thanks Jerry Read More
Visit Costa Rica by allabok2
Presently residing in Oregon, USA. I plan to visit Costa Rica to lean more about the country, culture and people.
Hi, I was wondering if you guys have your Residency finalized yet? I bet you are counting the days on your permanent move, I hope it goes well. In Oct. we will be checking out our possible retirement location and starting to get a little excited ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Hi my wife and I will be retiring next year and we have been planning on Costa rica for our destination. We will be on a fixed income of 45,000yrly. would this be doable to rent a furnished apt. or small furnished on that amount? We are conservative ... Read More
motor scooters by jerry reidelbach
Hi,I will be moving to CR soon and would like to know what the requirements where on riding motor scooters in CR?
Dave, good story on getting your license, at least I will be prepared to wait when I do go for it , maybe being a senior citizen they will let me cut in line. LOL. Read More
motor scooters by jerry reidelbach
Hi,I will be moving to CR soon and would like to know what the requirements where on riding motor scooters in CR?
Hi Dave, thanks for replying back on this topic, I hear so many different answers in regards to the law on this, but I think you clarified it for me. Do you have a CR license or just your USA. license? When I apply for my residence on arrival should ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
We really haven't studied up on any areas as of yet , we had our minds set on CR. We will be on a fixed income of 45,000-50,000yr. would that be enough to live in a nice area with all the basic utilities. We will be heading to CR in Oct. to visit a ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Hi, my wife and I are planning to retire next year and we will either retire in Costa Rica or Belize, we have researched CR and found out that the cost has been on the rise lately, but if you do live more like the locals do you can live on about 30% ... Read More
motor scooters by jerry reidelbach
Hi,I will be moving to CR soon and would like to know what the requirements where on riding motor scooters in CR?
Hi Bard, thanks for the info. in regards to the test, I have a lawyer that will be taking care of our Residency, so I will bring up the licensing and see if she can help. Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
If that being the case, why don't you move to CR instead of just talking about it. You seem to really have a good feel on how to approach the situation , and compared to where you are living you surely will be better off financially. Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi Samramon, congrats to you , you at least have a plan on your future in regards to your move to CR. In my opinion you will do just fine in the near future. Read More
Looking for a place my husband & I can retire comfortably on $25K a yr by Karen111
I'm looking for a place my husband & I can retire comfortably on $25K a year that is: - close to ocean - doesn't have high humidity all the time - safe - friendly people toward Americans Costa Rica looked good until I found out about the huge bug ...
Hi Bard, I'am a little curious in regards to your life in CR vs. USA., would you really rather be in the states living on 30,000 vs living in CR on 15,000? Read More
motor scooters by jerry reidelbach
Hi,I will be moving to CR soon and would like to know what the requirements where on riding motor scooters in CR?
Thanks very much for the info, maybe I will get a bicycle built for two instead. Read More
motor scooters by jerry reidelbach
Hi,I will be moving to CR soon and would like to know what the requirements where on riding motor scooters in CR?
Hi Bard, how hard is to get a license to drive a motor bike? Do you have to take a test prior to getting it, and is it on the road or just a written test? Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Wow Bard! I tip my hat to you, I don't think that we will be able to live that frugal when we move to Grecia. We will be on social security and our savings, but I will take those tips from you. We plan on buying most of our food from the central ... Read More
Independent living facilities by jerry reid
Hi, does anyone know of any Retirement communities that are all inclusive and are reasonably priced. Maybe in the range of 40,000yrly for a couple in their late 60's.
Hi, Pura Vida! We have Independent living facilities in the USA. where you lease an apt. size unit and you are allowed 3 meals a day if yiu wish and your unit is cleaned weekly and have all the amenities of a hotel in regards as gym, library, etc. ... Read More
Independent living facilities
Hi, does anyone know of any Retirement communities that are all inclusive and are reasonably priced. Maybe in the range of 40,000yrly for a couple in their late 60's. Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi DDtica, Pura Vida! I wanted to ask you a question in regards to cost of living in CR if you don't mind. We are getting close to committing to CR for our retirement soon and I have been hearing that the cost of living has escalated dramatically in ... Read More
Looking for 1 bedroom apartment near Escazu (Budget max 600 USD/mo) by oszelmarc
I'll be relocating to Costa Rica this August and I haven't found any apartment yet online.... I plan to stay at a hotel for 2 to three weeks while looking for an apartment but it would be better if I would have a place to go to directly from the ...
Hi DDTica, Pura Vida! Iam just amazed at your ability to find these web sites, you have really helped me a great deal in regards to my retirement plans. With your insight on all these topics it has helped me to decide on the location and type of ... Read More
Looking to move to Costa Rica. Maybe? by shouldwego
A few years ago, my spouse and I first talked about going to Costa Rica to teach in schools. We both could teach a foreign language, other than just english, but also, we are skilled in other subjects as well including math and computer programming ...
Hi Saltygunny, Pura Vida! Good info. as soon as I get my cedula I will go get my gold card. Jerry Read More
San Ramon by Linlsd
Hi, can anyone tell me about SanRamon? We are moving over next month and are interested in that area. Are there valley views there of city lights? I know it is cooler there which is good. Any comments could help. Thanks, linda
Hi Dave, I wish that you wouldn't of reminded me of the sucky month Oct. is, we will be ther in oct. in Grecia and Atenas with a local guide. Maybe we can go early in the morning prior to the down pours in the afternoon. Jerry Read More
Looking for a place my husband & I can retire comfortably on $25K a yr by Karen111
I'm looking for a place my husband & I can retire comfortably on $25K a year that is: - close to ocean - doesn't have high humidity all the time - safe - friendly people toward Americans Costa Rica looked good until I found out about the huge bug ...
Hi Guys, Pura Vida! I enjoy reading your comments on the web site in regards to CR. I pulled up your location of your future retirement home, and the area seems real nice especially the weather compared to a lot of locations in central valley. If my ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Wow! that sounds like heaven! When we arrive in CR we may have to check out a few more climate zones around the area, we just happen to like the location of Grecia and all of the surroundings. Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi Dave, Pura Vida! I have a question in regards to the weather in Grecia vs Atenas, my wife likes it around 80's during the day and high 60's in evenings, are we getting too knit picky you think or is it possible to pick a weather location that ... Read More
Looking to move to Costa Rica. Maybe? by shouldwego
A few years ago, my spouse and I first talked about going to Costa Rica to teach in schools. We both could teach a foreign language, other than just english, but also, we are skilled in other subjects as well including math and computer programming ...
My wife and I are both over 65 and will be moving next year to CR. We will be applying for our cedula card, but was wondering if anybody knows if you have your cedula in hand will they allow senior discounts. I was reading an article for seniors and ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi Samroman, Pura Vida! We plan on staying at a Aeramondo Hotel for a month and check out all the local rentals in and around Grecia. We have decided on not buying a car for at least 6mo's until we find the right location. We worked a deal when we ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
We are zeroing in on Grecia and when come there in Oct. my realtor that we will be using said expect to pay 700.00-1,000mnt. for a furnished 1bdr. or small 2bdr. house. He also said that the prices are going up at a 10% a year pace. 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.
I was told by that a good steak was hard to come by, but that if you go to a 4 star restaurant that the quality will be pretty good. We will try the Galleria steakhouse in Grecia when we come down in Oct. 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.
Hi Dave, a friend of mine owns restaurants in Houston,tx. and said that if you want good food you need to go to the top[ of the food chain restaurants in CR for really good food. Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Thanks Dave, I still have medicare here in the states so if something major comes up I will either return to the states or go to a private hospital over there. Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Dave, I have been hearing that the universal health care costs have recently increased a lot, do they charge according to how much money you make or is it your age or both? When we apply for our Pensionado Residence should I only show my social ... Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi Dave, I enjoy reading your blogs. it helps me to prepare for our retirement to CR. We are getting excited about our trip in Oct. and hope it will help us to decide on Grecia or Atenas as our final destination. We will probably rent a furnished ... 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.
Hi Lamariposa, I see you are in Grecia, my wife and I will be in Grecia and Atenas in Oct. looking for our future retirement place . We have a gentleman named Ronaldo of Grecia that is going to take us on a tour of both places. We will be looking ... 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.
Thanks old mark I appreciate that.We will be going to the local cathedral in the central park , are any of those restaurants close to it? Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
labup, have you learned Spanish or do you already speak it? Read More
restaurants
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. Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi Labub, I talked to a realtor in Grecia the other day and she told me that I could still find a small furnished house or apt. for 800-900 per mo. She also said that all of her rentals have gone up about 10% since last year at this same time. At ... Read More
passports
Where does one get a passport copied prior to coming to CR? Read More
Cost of living in Costa Rica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Costa Rica. Don't forget to mention where in Costa Rica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi Julie Pura Vida, I find it remarkable how well you manage on that amount of money, WWe will be retired soon on 45,000yr. and are hoping that we will be able to do the same as you do. We won't be purchasing a car for at least 1yr. We plan on ... Read More
banking by jerry reid
My wife and I will be retiring soon to CR. The question I have is when we move we will be applying for a Pensionado Residence and I have heard that you could not open a bank acct. until you are approved. How do we open an acct. to live on until we ...
Thanks, I think my head will explode before I arrive in CR. Read More
banking by jerry reid
My wife and I will be retiring soon to CR. The question I have is when we move we will be applying for a Pensionado Residence and I have heard that you could not open a bank acct. until you are approved. How do we open an acct. to live on until we ...
Hi Girl, we have decided on Grecia and I don't think that they have one in the city. I was hoping that I could open an acct. by transferring money from my bank in Texas to a local bank in Grecia until I get approved for my Residence. I guess I may ... Read More
banking by jerry reid
My wife and I will be retiring soon to CR. The question I have is when we move we will be applying for a Pensionado Residence and I have heard that you could not open a bank acct. until you are approved. How do we open an acct. to live on until we ...
Hi CGB, Can we transfer funds from the states in an amount wher they will not charge you a ATMfee? Read More
banking
My wife and I will be retiring soon to CR. The question I have is when we move we will be applying for a Pensionado Residence and I have heard that you could not open a bank acct. until you are approved. How do we open an acct. to live on until we ... Read More