HOMERFROMLAWTON
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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22
About me
American
Registration: 20 August 2025
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Translate feature on my phone
i was trying to use lens feature on my phone and found out i has a translate feature. Going to be my crutch until i learn Spanish. i speak in English and it repeats in Spanish, you speak in Spanish and i hear English. Too little too late. i had ... Read More
Proper Prior Planning ... by DancingLions
Well, after *a lot* of research, planning, questioning, more research, and more planning, we're here. We have a beautiful home in the mountains outside of Atenas. We're renting for two years or more before making any further decisions about housing. ...
someone correct me if I am wrong, but i read where the import laws were changed in 2021 to encourage more people to move to Costa Rica. more people means more tax income. My understanding is I can bring two vehicles example 2 cars 1 car 1 ... Read More
Proper Prior Planning ... by DancingLions
Well, after *a lot* of research, planning, questioning, more research, and more planning, we're here. We have a beautiful home in the mountains outside of Atenas. We're renting for two years or more before making any further decisions about housing. ...
@DancingLions Good to hear something positive and want to share something hes not only helps others. I am are retired army F SGT in 1968 was selected to attend the NCO academy as was taught two things that i attribute to my success in life. ... Read More
Personal protection
Outside of America pretty much everything is considered to be a weapon and most people think only pepper spray is the only thing legal. Well i found something that fits the law that is legal. Here is what i found when i asked ... Read More
Pan-American Highway by HOMERFROMLAWTON
Has anyone ever driven it from America to Costa Rica. If so what do i need to watch out for. I will be driving a motor home. I do know it is safer to stay on the toll roads coming thru Mexico. Cartels love motor homes because there are a lot ...
@daveandmarcia Nope you can't change the spots on a leopard and I don't associate with people who have nothing better to do with their time than criticize a person for any reason some people are born black, some white, some short, some tall, some ... Read More
Pan-American Highway by HOMERFROMLAWTON
Has anyone ever driven it from America to Costa Rica. If so what do i need to watch out for. I will be driving a motor home. I do know it is safer to stay on the toll roads coming thru Mexico. Cartels love motor homes because there are a lot ...
@daveandmarcia i just as soon that you would block me. i have never been perfect, never will be. that is the way i was born. i accept it, but inspite of being born with a handicap of athd or someting like that my life has been very successful. ... Read More
Pan-American Highway by HOMERFROMLAWTON
Has anyone ever driven it from America to Costa Rica. If so what do i need to watch out for. I will be driving a motor home. I do know it is safer to stay on the toll roads coming thru Mexico. Cartels love motor homes because there are a lot ...
@HOMERFROMLAWTON make that a 12,000 pound towing package. a 12 pound package will not tow a sack of trash to the garbage can lol. i talk too much and too lazy to proof read. those that know me have not problem but to strangers it is like putting ... Read More
Pan-American Highway by HOMERFROMLAWTON
Has anyone ever driven it from America to Costa Rica. If so what do i need to watch out for. I will be driving a motor home. I do know it is safer to stay on the toll roads coming thru Mexico. Cartels love motor homes because there are a lot ...
@daveandmarcia good avice. a lot of the stuff on the net is old stuff. ten years ago costar rica was cheap living, not as cheap now. on the cars iimported in 2021 the import law was there is no upfront import fees on cars but on a sliding scale ... Read More
Motor Home by HOMERFROMLAWTON
We are definitely moving to Costa Rica but before we decide we want to make a tour of the country in our motor home before we decideto set down roots. I started looking for any rve parks where i can spend a day or a month so i can get electricity, ...
@daveandmarcia nothing legally. i looked a pepper spray pistols, whips, shockers, tennis rackets just give them your money or car and save your life. of course use common sense such as where you go especially at night keep the doors locked and be ... Read More
Pan-American Highway by HOMERFROMLAWTON
Has anyone ever driven it from America to Costa Rica. If so what do i need to watch out for. I will be driving a motor home. I do know it is safer to stay on the toll roads coming thru Mexico. Cartels love motor homes because there are a lot ...
@daveandmarcia Care will definitely be toyota and possibley a subaru outback. I really wish I could test drive either of them sold in costa rica. The spainish controls might at first be a challenge. The motor home I my wife's idea but my ... Read More
TRANSPORTING GOLD BARS
I have some gold bars. There is no problem bringing them into country, there is no taxes, but I have a rule I never keep any more money on me that I can can afford to lose. There is no way I trust customs to just ship gold bars, so if there is ... Read More
Motorcycle licensing by pedroamigo2014
Hello.Where do I as a 70 yr old apply for the medical exam(not a dictamen medico) as a prelude to a renewed 'bike license please?.I m a thru knee amputee so need that exam.Thanks.
@rainagain i am planning my move which could be six months into the future. we will be coming down for a few weeks then determine where. but access to medical care is on the top of the list. i don't want to drive 3 hours for a doctor's ... Read More
Pan-American Highway by HOMERFROMLAWTON
Has anyone ever driven it from America to Costa Rica. If so what do i need to watch out for. I will be driving a motor home. I do know it is safer to stay on the toll roads coming thru Mexico. Cartels love motor homes because there are a lot ...
@daveandmarcia i went to Mexico for a week in 1972. even crossing the boarder was difficult unless you had money folded in your hand. we encountered many road blocks and our tour bus was boarded many times. my attitude is others can make the trip ... Read More
Motor Home by HOMERFROMLAWTON
We are definitely moving to Costa Rica but before we decide we want to make a tour of the country in our motor home before we decideto set down roots. I started looking for any rve parks where i can spend a day or a month so i can get electricity, ...
@daveandmarcia pepper spray is legal for self defense but nothing else. fyi Read More
Motor Home by HOMERFROMLAWTON
We are definitely moving to Costa Rica but before we decide we want to make a tour of the country in our motor home before we decideto set down roots. I started looking for any rve parks where i can spend a day or a month so i can get electricity, ...
@edwinemora i would like to add we will not be living full time in the motor home. we have plans to build a big house that has enough land to put a 40 ft shipping container and at least 4 carports. 1 for the motor home, two for boats, and one for ... Read More