[wmaes47]

Maravilla

There is not a problem with cell phone numbers on the GSM service. There is an over abundance of numbers when I received mine six months ago. This will work well in your area and around the country. Everyone on the TDMA service will be switched to GSM eventually and will be able to keep their current TDMA number. There are several more towers being errected around the country at this time and will give better service in the future. GSM service is the way to go.

Buy a cheap phone on E-Bay. It should be one of the tri-mode phones and must be UNLOCKED. If you have T-Mobile service in the States, you can get a phone unlocked for FREE with them. You must have 90 days service with T-Mobile before they will unlock a phone.

The feequency used for GSM in Costa Rica is 1850 mHz for your knowledge bank.

I went to the San Ramon ICE office with Mauricio and had him sign for the phone under his name. J or J could do that for you.

When you apply, you will be required to pay the first months and an equal amount startup for a total of 50,000 colones. This is paid around the corner to the North of the ICE office then return with the receipt to get the SIM Card and number. You will just walk to the previous window and not have to take another number. Take your phone and receipt with you as they will install the SIM card to make sure it works.

Numbers are ramdomly given. If you want a special number there is an additional charge of US$45 for something you want to have as a number.

The reason I had Mauricio sign up for the phone is that ICE required a letter from my attorney stating that I had authority to conduct business for the SA corporation. When I arrive 10th October ’06 I will have the letter and switch the phone to tyhe corporation.

The last bill I paid from the States online was $7.05 for a basic service with 60 minutes of phone use.

I use the online service of Banco de Costa Rica to pay cell phone, water and electricity. Everything I pay is from a savings account which I have a VISA Debit Card to use around the country. If you want to obtain money or use your card while you are in the US or elsewhere, make sure you have your issueing bank give you an International use debit card. They do have an in country only use card.

Call me, please.

Regards
Bill Maes

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Stay out of the earthquake prone areas. Try and live where there are no fault lines that could un-nerve you.

Get the USGS map of fault lines in Costa Rica:

https://www.welovecostarica.com/members/programs/fileinfo.cfm?id=8&action=display

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I have read that the older the vehicle the higher the taxes…

52.29% x importation valor for model years 2002 through 2006
63.91% x importation valor for model years 2000 and 2001
79.03% x importation valor for model years 1999 and older

This makes sense as they don’t want junk vehicles imported into the country, so they raise the taxes.

When I try the website for the taxes, it shows something totally different.

Edited on Aug 14, 2006 13:07

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These people will rent storage… Check them out…

http://www.selfstorageincostarica.com/

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Someone… Anyone… Give mediatica the name of an insurance agent in Costa Rica. One who speaks English.

I wouldn’t want anyone to mislead or misinform this person…

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Hello Vivian

I would suggest that get get every shot available, when traveling to any tropical destination. The peace of mind will far outweigh the expense.

When I first traveled there, Hepatitus A and B were on my list. Since these are a series of shots. I suggest you start a few months ahead of time.

For the malaria, it may sonn be required as the misquito that carries the denge disease may be the carrier of malaria, also.

Just do it, is my suggestion.

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Scott

The first one Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS® is the only agency in Costa Rica listed in the NAR directory.

I do hope that they will adhear to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors® and I really hope that there is someone in place to monitor this company.

As far as the other two you mentioned, I do belive as you have stated. They are trying their darndest (sp) to make a viable and honest real estate association.

Thanks for your input…

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David

There is a Board of Realtors in Costa Rica, who have joined the US base National Board of Realtors®.

Cooperating Association Name:
Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS®
Cooperating Association Abbreviation: CRGAR
Country: Costa Rica
Region: North America
Regional Coordinator: Deborah Valledor
Address Line 1: Attn: Cynthia Duran, Hacienda Pinilla
Address Line 2: Post Office Box 66, Santa Cruz
City, State, Zip: Guanacaste
Country: Costa Rica
Phone Number: +506-681-4414
E-Mail: info@costaricare.net, cduran@haciendapinilla.com
Web Address: http://www.costaricare.net

The N.A.R. website is http://www.realtor.org/
“When Is a Real Estate Agent a REALTOR®?
A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she becomes a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world’s largest professional association. The term “REALTOR®” is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and abides by its strict Code of Ethics.”

At my last count, there were seven members to the National Association of Realtors®.

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terrytica is not a Realtor®… I am a Realtor® in Colorado…

terrytica is a real estate sales person and does not belong to the National Board of Realtors in the United States or in Costa Rica.

I am really sick and tired of people saying they are Realtors® and don’t even know what a Realtor® stands for in the United States.

terrytica. Call yourself a Real Estate Specialists or Real Estate Sales Person, but not a Realtor®… period.

Now I have said my peace and I mean it.

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After many trips into Costa Rica over the last few years, I have never been asked for my outbound ticket of any kind, nor have the transit police asked.

Possibly the airline in the States are mandated to have you on a booked flight.

Bill Maes

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koty

It sound like you are going to be busy arriving in Costa Rica that day.

If you have a perfect arrival at 2PM you will need time to get through imigration, customs, picking up the luggage and getting your rental car and driving through or around San Jose.

The rains on that side of the divide can be rather heavey and with the road conditions in certain areas not being that great (South of Limon for a short distance), you may have an arrival time of somewhere between 7-8pm.

You may want to think about a one night stay on the East side of San Jose and enjoy the beautiful drive in the light of day… and you will be rested.

Bill Maes

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WELCOME HOME SCOTT.

Curosity was killing me as to why you had not said a word.

I can remember the days of vacationing with my kids. I really enjoyed the personal time together as I am sure you did…

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Google without the hypens. Mentioned several places including a GUIPIPIA Party Hall.

I couldn’t find your answer.

Edited on Aug 01, 2006 17:06

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“Saddam was not a threat.” You are totally wrong.

SoDamn Insane was a threat, along with his two sons.

How many Kurds did SoDamn Insane kill with gas? How long did it take for him to let the inspectors into his country, while he was shipping those weapons of mass destruction into Syria?

How many women did his sons rape and kill before they to lost their lives.

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Now at $7.25 an hour. Voted in this week.

Now that nasty McDuck’s hamburger will cost around $1.50…

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