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[quote=”costaricafinca”]Very well written.
I would suggest you send a copy of this post to http://www.arcr.net and hopefully Ryan Piercy, who takes a stand on behalf of residents of Costa Rica, will present it to someone who may even read it. And of course, the [i]’Tico Times’, Insidecostarica and AMcostarica[/i]
It will affect more [i]’Ticos'[/i] than it will ex-pats.[/quote]I agree that it will affect more Tico’s. Unfortunately most of them don’t seem to know or understand what is happening to them. As to the foreigners, several of them are running back and forth between their local bank and Hacienda trying to just register a bank account. They are making 3, 4 and 5 trips back an forth and even some of the banks don’t want to or can’t domicile an account.
My article was published today in AM Costa Rica and Inside Costa Rica. The Tico Times requested a shortened version which I declined to do since the article would lose its’ intent. I sent it to your ACRC email but haven’t heard back from them. If you know this person, possibly you could alert him to this. I also sent it to the LaNacion with a request to translate it but don’t know if they will publish or not. They had a full page article yesterday (Tuesday) very general, about the tax, nothing negative.
Somehow, this all has to help get some attention to this problem. Thanks again for your comments.
Bob KlenzTo legally use the “States” water you need to obtain a water concession from MINAET, the government environmental agency. To do this it is best to hire an engineer with experience (most likely an ex-MINAET employee). The process may take quite some time and involves surveys and environmental studies which would be difficult for the layman. I do have someone I can recommend if interested. I have gone through this process several times and have some permit requests in process now. This same proceedure is necessary to obtain a permit to drill and to use the water from a new well.
I think Annbing is just a whack job and apparently has no real interest in Costa Rica or purchasing here which for me is just fine. Go to China and stay there!
We have located several copies of the great video dvd’s “Costa Rica Chillout and Costa Rica Chillout 2” at Liberia Internacional inside the Cemaco store in Zapote. I would think more Liberia Internacionals would also have it. Sorry to have said this was a cd when it is actually a high quality video dvd. Price is about $22 or C10,800.
Bob & IoneJohn,
Your choices in Golfito are limited to TVs and other appliances that do not exceed about $1000 in value. So, as to the large plasma flat screen TVs, you won’t find much there. Any indidvidual is allowed a $500 allowance to purchase items tax free. For items over $500 and up to $1000 you would need a spouse or other family member to sign up initially with you to make the actual purchase. Also, a word to the wise is be careful with purchases in Golfito since many times they are defective or mismarked items sent directly from the manufacturer who can’t sell them on the other national markets. Central America is known as a dumping ground for defective merchandise. We have shopped Golfito about 20 times and seem to always run into some defect or another whether you find it during an inspection of the item there or when you get home and really get to use it. Missing parts are not uncommon. To say the least, shopping in Golfito is always “challenging”.
That being said, your best options are the retail outlets in San Jose with 3 in mind.
Importadora Monge has numerous outlets and prices are starting to head downward. The store in Zapote(at the roundabout) named “Play” (also owned by Monge) has a great selection at reasonable prices by Costa Rica standards. Also, Pricesmart offers various flat screen plasmas and we find their prices to be about the same as Monge or Play. As to selection, Play has the best in all types of TVs and appliances. Hope this helps you somewhat
Bob & Ione
DominicalAs Cindy stated quite correctly, many of the small and large bridges are currently under construction. Upon speaking with the engineers from MOPT they anticipate the Portalon Bridge to be completed in June-July 2008. Electric poles are currently being relocated in sections of the Quepos-Savegre part of the road. Paving of that section is currently scheduled for August (give or take). In reality, the road is better than has been normal in the past. Being the owner of the Hills of Portalon Estates, I am always interested in the long awaited completion of this new highway whch will soon be one of the best in the country.
