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Funny…she (the Jack) has always “owned” the house and we were allowed to stay there!! No we have family/friends that come for a few days at a time, which is the reason for needing the 2nd bedroom. BTW my dog loves this country. She feels free, much like her owners.
Scott,
Thank you…I forgot to mention 2 critical facts. Need at least 2 bedrooms and have small Jack Russell terrier!! Probably the 2 most important details!Marvilla, which airlines did you fly? Need to have small dog in cabin and most of the airlines say NO. Thanks in advance, Gee Gee
Maravilla,
Which airlines did you travel with? I was looking today and it seemed as though most won’t let you put your pet in-cabin. I will be flying out of Miami and cannot bear the thought of putting mine in cargo. Thanks for the help.
Gee geeHola,
We just got back to US after 10 days in CR. 4 of those were spent in Tamarindo. Needs help with infrastructure. We did have a few personal items (shirt/sandals) removed from our villa, but nothing of value. It is a gorgeous area, but very crowded, very hot and even our management company warned us about crime. We had one offer to buy “reefer”, but when refused, they simply went away.
Never felt threatened, but we never put ourselves in a situation for that to occur. We were usually home by 9pm each night.
Just pay attention and enjoy.
Gee GeeDidn’t I just read somewhere that there were true(potable) water shortages in the Guanacaste area? Seems this article mentioned the tourists were unhappy campers. Wonder if having an impact fee for new construction would help resolve this issue. Also, insisting infrastructure is in place PRIOR to issuing permits for projects might help in the future, too. Only ideas…
I agree with all those above, too. It would be particularly helpful if there was more input to the other areas of CR….such as Caribbean coastal towns, Osa Peninsula areas and Guanacaste areas. The info being posted is usually very helpful and it does make a difference to hear about experiences of others and then travel and experience for yourself.
The directory is an excellent idea for those who are moving down.
Gee GeeI second (or is it third?) George’s tour. My husband & I felt we wanted to move to CR…..after George’s tour it was a definite. The guides we have had on vacations were good, but fairly expensive. What we didn’t realize is that we did not learn anything about the people! To us, you need to know the people. You need to know what is in a grocery store and how much does it cost: where is the pharmacy and how do you get what you are asking for…just everyday kind of things! While we have enjoyed every vacation, George’s tour is much more comprhensive and informative.
Excellent idea! Most USA homeowners who are trying to sell need all the exposure they can find. Also, the exhcange concept sounds like a good idea for those who are travelling back frequently and would like to visit a different part of the US. I think the trade/exchange idea may get a lot of use. Thanks for the open mind, Scott.
Anne, double ditto both David and Scott’s replies. There have been attorneys recommended here on this site, so you know they are competent to work with you. Also, if you don’t have Scott’s book, please go get it. it saved us much time and frustation.
Without a complete understanding of Spanish and the laws, you are gambling big time.
Wish you the very best of luck.
Gee GeeHotel Villa Bonita is close to airport and central enough for all your San Jose needs. The rooms were large and very clean. The breakfast was more than we had hoped for and the prices were reasonable. This B&B was originally recommended by George Lundquist. In fact one of his tours actually left from this B&B. We were able to walk to restaurants in the neighborhood each night, too.
Since the new laws went into effect and the rentista form of temporary residency is currently $120,000.00 for a couple, I am guessing there might be more folks doing the 90day/72 hour routine. Until folks have their pensionado ($600.00 per mo) available to them (age 62 if social sec) this 72 hour leave is not a bad way to go. Not all can afford the $120,000.00! I wonder how this will eventually work itself out? I’m being told the Consulates are in total confusion about the residency issues. Is anyone hearing anything to the contrary?
This site has been a wealth of information to us. In visiting CR we had some clear plans for developments we wanted to check out because of this site (also knew some to avoid! How much is that worth?) Some were not for us, some were exactly what we were looking for. If not for the time Scott has put into this, we would have been at a total loss for where to start. We did a tour that was recommended here…it was outstanding. We’ve spoken to developers that were recommended here and we always felt comfortable with them. If Scott was getting a commission, good for him! I’m grateful for the forum, too. What a place for info on so many topics! Thanks,Scott.
The attorney we are using has fees in line with those from Javier. He also does not collect any money until we have our residency. Our attorney is Robert Umana and we have total confidence in him. He is located in San Jose and has guided us through the maze of paperwork. I think anyone who has not lived in CR, does not speak FLUENT Spanish and does not understand the laws would be making a grave mistake to undergo the process without a legal advisor. In my humble opinion, “You get what you pay for”… Good luck, Butch
