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CR expat community with the coolest temperatures.
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We are planning our first visit to CR in June 2023. At first we were just going for a vacation to relax for a week. The more I read, it looks like maybe we want to investigate for longer stays or residence. Where are there expat communities with the coolest temperatures? At first I read about Atenas, but i...
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change to the change....
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Well.........because of a family illness we wont be coming down this week after all. Having to move our trip down out to the first week of dec. Yes Dec........im not vaxed and cant be for 6 months because of getting the C19 back in aug. I guess ill sit on the beach for two weeks.
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Yard maintenance
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I haven't came across a video about yard maintenance (i.e. buying soil, tools, how to maintain a lawn, yard laws, property lines etc.) If anyone have any useful info, as well as best places or people to contact in certain areas that will take care of it, or trustworthy to buy house and yard tools, please...
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FYI......
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Hello all......just some good stuff to check on before you travel to CR. I just checked with our credit union about using their debit cards down there........EEEERRRRRRRRR!!!!! NO! they don't cover any financial transactions with CR! You can't even get foreign currency with them either. -- Ed...
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Boat ownership and fishing
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Can anyone tell me some general info on boat ownership and fishing in CR? I'm considering options... either buying a vaca property in CR and keeping a boat there (smaller 20' or so fishing boat most likely) or buying a sailboat that I can dock in Florida so I can sail down and moor in CR (assuming dock sli...
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Concrete for new house
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Just seen your vid of pouring the concrete for the shed. If it was me, I would of raised the slab up instead of taking the rock down. Seen your cutting the dirt in the back by a foot or 2 anyway. Raising the slab is probably what you want in CR, expecialy with the amount of rain/flooding that's there. When...
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Driver's License
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Just now got around to watching the Q&A from last weekend, and on driver's licenses.......... Getting a Driver's License (costarica.com) FIRST-TIME DRIVER’S LICENSEBoth tourists and legal residents are eligible to obtain a Costa Rican driver’s license. The following paperwork must be...
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Has anyone heard of Natural Living Designs?
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Hello, Has anyone heard of or dealt with Natural Living Designs? They build homesteads near San Isidro. Thanks for your time!
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What's the weather like in San Isidro?
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Hello, can you tell me what the weather is like throughout an average year in San Isidro? What are the highs, lows, do you get some sunshine most days, how long is your rainy season. I've looked it up online but get different results, thought I might be better off asking someone who lives there  T...
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new info on travel insc....
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I just viewed a "You Tuber" in CR saying that if one is fully vaccinated that after aug of this year you will no longer need travel insc!!!!! has anyone heard about this yet and, is it true?
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Digital Nomads have passed
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https://ticotimes.net/2021/07/14/project-to-attract-digital-nomads-to-costa-rica-has-passed
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Best VPN for Costa Rica
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We have heard that if you are in your home country and want to make reservations in Costa Rica, you will get a lower price if you have a VPN that includes Costa Rica. The current VPN we use while still in the States is Tunnel Bear but it doesn't include C.R.
So what VPN's should we consider?
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Cost of owning a "Hay Burner" in Costa Rica?
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What does it cost to own a horse in Costa Rica? I am looking for information on costs associated with owning a horse, not including board. So cost of feed, tack, saddles, vet costs, etc. My wife and daughter both compete in Eventing/ show jumping/ dressage. What is the cost of a good horse? We are in the Ni...
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Atenas CR
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Got a recommendation for anyone looking at the central valley, Atenas area. While we were there, we met Marian Veltman, realtor. While I've seen and heard most all the horror stories about realtors in CR, I can strongly recommend this realtor. 1st off, she ran us around for 2 days looking at property...
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Our 1st trip
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May 23 - June 2nd. I have booked the air fares, house in Atenas, and got the trawick. I believe I heard in 1 of your vids, there is a CR Gov't site to fill out some questioner and I don't have that info on where to go. Also, None of us have a smart phone (I still use a flip phone and so does the wife) so pictures of t...
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two items......
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First....making sure, my wife will have to fill out here own health pass correct? Second on filling out the health pass it asks what seat #, we wont have those till we check in so........do i just put in bogus seat numbers and go on?
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So excited!!!!
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We are working on a visit to Samara at the end of Oct!!!! Can't wait!!! applying for our pass ports now.
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Health pass?
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ok what health pass web sight do i use? ivisa.com or Pase De salud Costa Rica?
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Exit tax......
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How much is the exit tax? I've not heard anyone mention tis yet.
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Well Well.......
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I worked with two brothers from CR some years ago. I lost contact with them till this past weekend!!! Oh man were they blown away! Being able to talk again was a blast. I found one of the brothers wife on Fb....not Allen and Rebecca's unfortunately. But anyway... we are going to get together next week...
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My Tools......
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I txted Allen about how to get my tools and workshop stuff to CR.......he said it would be expensive because of duty and, taking a few of them down as i flew would take along time. He also said that there may be a new law for expats to ship house hold items import tax free. Any other suggestions would help......
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Very Nice Q&A Today
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Watched all 2 hours. A boat-load of great info. (and as far as CR rainy season, didn't rain on you guys....... however...... rained cats and dogs in Oklahoma, all day) Thanks -- Edited by Esquire on Sunday 16th of May 2021 04:15:00 PM
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How long are you staying?
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For Rebecca and Allen and anyone else that wants to share. How long are you planning on staying in Costa Rica? Also, how much time had you spent in Costa Rica when you decided to stay? I'm interested in how you came to the decision. I'm not currently in CR, but once the world starts spinning again, I'll be...
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Premium member now!!!!!!
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Just joined the Premium forum!!!
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CR Lockdown?
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Hey We are hearing in the UK that CR has or will be going into lockdown, is this correct? if so can someone tell me the details as we are about to come over, thank you Blueskys Jayne
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Bringing dogs to Costa Rica
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What challenges will should I expect with bringing a Shih Tzu to Costa Rica ? I have current rabies vaccination papers. Jim Overton
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License for Jet Ski
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Hi community, does anyone know if you need a license or something to be able to ride a jet ski? Cheers, Kai
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What did you use when moving with multiple luggage?
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We have been looking at the heavy duty Sterilite totes but we are interested in knowing if anyone has experience with other ways that may work better. We figured if the totes are acceptable for air travel we could also put them to use after we get to CR.
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Large CC Motorcycles
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From what I have seen on videos and in person, the average bike is a dirt or multi use bike. Not many large NA bikes(or japanese ) cruisers/tour. Are the roads easy enough to manage a Goldwing or HD Cruiser? and i really mean is it feasible or too much slow stop and go to be worth it?
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Drones
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Hi there, I plan to bring a drone along to shoot some nice footage. Remember you also mentioned in one of your videos that you own a drone. Are there any restrictions, ruled out limitations Or can I simply bring it along and start flying and/or shooting? cheers, Kai
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