Jenni
@jennthevexer
American expat in Costa Rica
Forum posts
8
About me
American
Lives in Playa Jaco
Speaks English, quickly learning Spanish - 45-50% right now.
Registration: 25 August 2011
Activity
Opening a bank account in Costa Rica by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Costa Rica ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Costa Rica ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
Hi, I'm still trying to get the banking situation sorted out. I am moving to CR on November 1st and I'm completely unsure of what I should do about the money thing. Should I keep my US bank account open and then open a seperate CR bank account ... Read More
Costa Rica cell phone dilemma by GelassiGirl
Does anyone have first-hand experience with what U.S. smartphones function correctly in Costa Rica (as of 2011)? I want to buy a smartphone in the U.S., unlock it, then insert a local, pre-paid sim card. Mostly I want it for the data plan. I want ...
I know I'm probably going to sound like a technical moron, which is fair, since I basically am.... but --- I have an iPhone 3GS that I'd like to bring with me. So, that means I should have it jailbroken and unlocked. Do I need to keep my USA AT&T ... Read More
Shipping personal belongings to CR? by jennthevexer
I'm a single woman who is moving from Nashville, TN to CR alone. I'm not particularly concerned about selling off most of my stuff here in the States before I leave, but there are a few things I'd like to import. Namely, my 32" flat screen TV, my ...
@ Franchael & Riggadeaux, thank you both for the info! :-) Read More
Shipping personal belongings to CR? by jennthevexer
I'm a single woman who is moving from Nashville, TN to CR alone. I'm not particularly concerned about selling off most of my stuff here in the States before I leave, but there are a few things I'd like to import. Namely, my 32" flat screen TV, my ...
@ Vesco, I consider crime a problem everywhere I've lived. In fact, I currently live two blocks from the projects in Nashville, TN. It's not exactly safe here. I'm sorry you had that experience in CR, but I have to say, I can't really believe that ... Read More
Shipping personal belongings to CR?
I'm a single woman who is moving from Nashville, TN to CR alone. I'm not particularly concerned about selling off most of my stuff here in the States before I leave, but there are a few things I'd like to import. Namely, my 32" flat screen TV, my ... Read More
i am moving there and do not know what i am doing!!! by vegas_gator
hello my name is Steven. i live in Las Vegas, Nevada. i have been unemployed for 29 months now. i was forced to take early retirement and live on a limited income. i have not had health insurance for 29 months either. my home is completely upside ...
Hi Steven, I'm pretty much in the same boat as you. I have four cats - and from what I've been able to gather, finding a place to rent where pets are allowed in CR is the easy part. It's the getting your pets safely there that poses the biggest ( ... Read More
Renting for long periods of time? by dannyjoe87
Looking at moving to Costa Rica in about a year and want to rent a place just outside of a metropolitan area that is somewhat cheap (not fancy by any means just basic), and has area to grow food. Can anyone tell me if this is an unrealistic want or ...
@lajicama: My name's Jenni and a friend of mine and I are moving to CR from the US (Nashville,) in approximately a month. Could you send some information to me as well? I have made my lifestyle completely basic for years, even here in the US where ... Read More
Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...
I need to move four cats to Costa Rica in the absolute cheapest way possible. I've seen a lot of suggestions for people with one or two animals, but any advice on bringing all four would be greatly appreciated. Leaving them behind is simply not an ... Read More