Whigwam
American looking for information about Costa Rica
Forum posts
11
Contacts
3
About me
American
Lives in San Ram贸n, Alajuela
Speaks English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, French, Murrican
Registration: 31 July 2017
Activity
Cell Phone service by PaulieMac
Moving to Costa Rica next week for 2-3 year period. Would like to keep US number. Currently have Verizon but need to change to a more economical carrier and method of having cell and data in CR. I've researched both Ting and Google Fi - has ...
I have T-Mobile and it works internationally free roaming in most countries. I鈥檝e heard good things about google pi but don鈥檛 have first hand info. Read More
Short term rental housing advice
Hello all, It鈥檚 time to take the Next step in my moving to Costa Rica. I鈥檝e been taking short vacations in Costa Rica over the last two years. I鈥檓 looking to spend 3 months in Costa Rica starting January 10th. I wanted to spend ... Read More
Language barriers in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Costa Rica. What is the official language in Costa Rica, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible ...
Christopher. I love the website. Localized details in the language is something that鈥檚 been missing from me trying to learn Spanish. I鈥檒l be buying your book for sure. Thanks for sharing. Read More
Language barriers in Costa Rica by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Costa Rica. What is the official language in Costa Rica, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible ...
I haven鈥檛 posted here much since my initial introduction. I鈥檝e taken all the advice given to me by heart. I鈥檓 stil in the process of making the transition but I鈥檝e made multiple trips to different parts of CR in the last ... Read More
Hello... this is me. :) by Whigwam
Hello all, Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to all you wonderful expats living my dream. I'm a 34 YEar old Indian American living in the northern Virginia area. I'm actively planning a move to Central America (read I want to ...
Hey Scott, In addition to VAs FMP program, if you're eligible for tricare there is a supplemental insurance plan that covers international travel. If you are a 90 day resident (you know what I mean) you can get full tricare coverage in CR. Or ... Read More
Snakes by Whigwam
Hello all, In my intro post, I gave a lot of information about myself and I mentioned that I could take care of myself. i also mentioned being from India and a string on handguns from another member brought about the subject of the ...
I should have mentioned it is very important to watch out for the small but highly venomous Coral snake which we have also encountered.Funnily enough. That's the species of rubber snake I have to train the Doggos. I feel like they're more ... Read More
Snakes by Whigwam
Hello all, In my intro post, I gave a lot of information about myself and I mentioned that I could take care of myself. i also mentioned being from India and a string on handguns from another member brought about the subject of the ...
Kohlerias Thank you. I've lived around snakes when I was a child and generally know enough to leave them alone when I DO see one it's the ones I don't see that worry me. We didn't really need any deterrents in India because the ... Read More
Hello... this is me. :) by Whigwam
Hello all, Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to all you wonderful expats living my dream. I'm a 34 YEar old Indian American living in the northern Virginia area. I'm actively planning a move to Central America (read I want to ...
Hola Whig, Welcome to 大咖福利影院! I live about 8 km. just outside of San Ramon. I've traveled throughout Costa Rica and am still happy that I settled in San Ramon. It is of course personal choice and many others do prefer other areas of the ... Read More
Snakes
Hello all, In my intro post, I gave a lot of information about myself and I mentioned that I could take care of myself. i also mentioned being from India and a string on handguns from another member brought about the subject of the ... Read More
Hello... this is me. :) by Whigwam
Hello all, Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to all you wonderful expats living my dream. I'm a 34 YEar old Indian American living in the northern Virginia area. I'm actively planning a move to Central America (read I want to ...
Hi Whig, it sounds like you have done some research and have a good plan as far as renting first and so on. If you have any particular questions about San Ramon I'll do my best to answer them. Can I assume you've been to Costa Rica, ... Read More
Hello... this is me. :)
Hello all, Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to all you wonderful expats living my dream. I'm a 34 YEar old Indian American living in the northern Virginia area. I'm actively planning a move to Central America (read I want to ... Read More