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[quote=”maravilla”]
2) he has only been here 1.5 years. let’s get an update from him at year 3 or 4, if he is still here.[/quote]
Agreed. I’ve lived here a shorter time and wonder to myself if the little irritations will grow over time. I also wrote recently about the things that “work” for me so far.
My conclusion is that, like many things, it depends on [b]where[/b] you live, in addition to [b]how[/b] you live.
[quote=”ihelpit”]
I do not remember Immigration agents checking or asking for my plane tickets in my previous trips last year
[/quote]Apparently, Costa Rica (and other countries too) puts the burden on the airlines to make sure your docs are in order… including a trip out of Costa Rica – but not necessarily to country of origin.
Refundable airfare probably is easiest and most painless (if you don’t mind having some $$$ tied up for a while on your credit card.
[quote=”doover612″]If I move to cr will I be able to avoid my alimony from the us[/quote]
Sure. You jerk. This is a joke right?:roll:
[quote=”alewis”]We are coming to CR for 3 months and have rented a vehicle for that time-the price was $1500.00[/quote]
Please post the name of the car rental place that would rent a car for $16 a day before insurance.
[quote=”Jrovick”]My wife and I are planning on a move to CR Since there is no multi-list I am having difficulty deciding how I should go about finding the right realtor to show us properties. [/quote]
You know there is no magic formula outside of just doing a lot of hard work. We bought a place recently and this is our feedback:
– hours and hours and [b]hours[/b] of internet research. Don’t forget to check Craigslist daily, so you don’t have to look a same listings over and over.) http://www.encuentra24.com/ is another good one source you may not be aware of.
– there are plenty of helpful real estate agents in CR, but just as in the U.S. they have only one person in their best interest, themselves. Remember that! They don’t work for buyer or seller, they work themselves. The lack of cooperation among agents is unfortunate, but real.
– multiple trips to Costa Rica solely to look at homes for sale (no vacation! – up early, in the car all day, to bed early.)
– Set your criteria as soon as possible. What do you want/need in a home? Know where you will compromise.Communicate this in the first contact to sellers/agents. Remember that some of the things we take for granted in U.S. are optional in CR. eg: whole house hot water, high speed internet, etc. Some criteria you won’t know until you visit. eg: altitude, infrastructure.
– Don’t look for the perfect home. It doesn’t exist. If you were moving within the U.S. what are the chances you would find the perfect home?—Lastly: we flew in the face of all the advice to rent, rent, rent. It just didn’t make sense for [b]us[/b]. We have moved plenty of times in the U.S. and always purchased a home. True, we moved because of my job, so the general area was dictated. But we really knew very little about where we were moving. Once we were settled we made it work. If you’re not flexible and willing to adapt, you will be miserable anyway. Do you really want to feel as if you are a temporary resident in an area always on the lookout for something better? We aren’t. We felt a need to settle and get connected and get on with our life.
Did this work? Check back with me in a year. 😯
I wrote extensively about our experiences on my blog…http://goo.gl/Yr6yz
[quote=”DENISEINSD”]we are thinking of driving a motorhome from Calif to CR and putting it on our lot in Nosara
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OMG, promise that [b]when[/b] you do this, you will blog and post videos about it. What an adventure! As far as parking it on your lot? who’s gonna complain? Go for it!
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI-BIVWlc7A]The next step is removing the dollar as the world oil currency. [/url]
End of America…
It’s a long video, but try to watch it. It’s worth it.[quote=”ticorealtor”]Well I have seen everything from 1960’s Mustangs to Dodge cobras owned by Ticos. I also have seen many old ones still in the barns.
I am thinking about starting up a biz finding the cars and then shipping them back to the U.S.[/quote]Oh Oh, can I play too? I want to be a car-picker! 😈
Will work for beer.re: importing oldies…I’m guessing that just the fact that customs would have to approve the importation, it would be a no-go.
[quote=”ticorealtor”]I know its not like Cuba, but it is interesting on how many antique cars that I have been running into. [/quote]
Since you brought it up. Those were cars that I could (and did) repair! 🙂 So what would be the chance that I could import a classic 50’s/60’s car/truck and not have to pay a huge duty? Of course I’m not talking about a mint condition restored beauty. Just an old running car – pick-up even. What’s your best guess on what the duty would be?
Yeah, wild hair, I know, but I’m curious!:roll:
[quote=”DavidCMurray”]Many of the car rental agencies will require that you agree not to take a 4wd vehicle off road. While Costa Rica’s roads clearly do leave something to be desired in some areas, especially during the (current) dry season I see little need for four-wheel drive. [/quote]
We were heading to a finca and found ourselves on a loose gravel road. ( Not off-roading technically 😳 ) This was just past Alegria. The one near Union Rio Perla… Without 4WD we just spun our rears (tires 😆 ) on the loose gravel. Again, if you need 4WD, you [b]really[/b] need it.
[quote=”user979024″]We are flying into San Jose for the first time and are planning on spending a few weeks in diferent ares of Costa Rica. We are planning on renting a car and was wondering if anyone has a suggestion on where and what type of car to rent.[/quote]
Adobe did us right: 4WD Suzuki Jimny. Delivered to hotel.[url=http://goinglikesixty.com/2011/02/costa-rica-initializing-choose-4wd-and-gps-and-gsm/]But it’s an ovary osterizer according to my wife.[/url] Just make sure you do get a 4WD, you may not intend to get off the beaten path, but…
Don’t forget the GPS!
Need a phone? cellphonescr.com uses 3G phones – will deliver to hotel too.
Need a hotel first night? Adventure Inn is close to airport with free taxi ride. (See Trip Advisor for reviews)
Need places to stay that are fun unusual adventurous? PM me.
(Just got back – I’m just a fan of CR!)
[quote=”costaricabill”]
Short answer – in our case, they keep coming!
For similar reference – listen to Jimmy Buffet’s song “Everybody’s Got A Cousin In Miami”[/quote]Thanks for the info. Love the Buffet reference! 😉
[quote=”maravilla”]my neighbors are selling their house just outside san ramon. the house has 3/2, large terrace, big kitchen, laundry room. you can see it on Viviun — listing is in los angeles[/quote]
What part of my original question does this address?:roll:
Thanks Scott. It’s not like the guest bedroom would be unused are require more maintenance like your Grand Cayman deal, but still… if after, let’s say 3 years, the visitors stop, then spending money on B & B’s would be best option.
[quote=”costaricafinca”][b]Rent[/b][i][/i]
We will be buying. I really don’t want a discussion on the rent vs. buy. We’re not going to buy at the beach (unless they have moved Atenas, Grecia, San Ramon.) Thanks for your response.
Can you define “countryside?” you mean anyplace away from the beaches? or away from civilization?
