Faramarz Rabii
American expat in Costa Rica
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Registration: 15 October 2023
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Update on our Development/house building experience by Justagirl8870
I write this update with exhaustion in my breath but I am so appreciative of all of the support during our journey that I wanted to offer this for those that gave those encouraging words. August, 2021, almost 6 years after taking the bait, home ...
I never got too far. After 4 weeks of time I dcide to send all my money back to USA. Better keep what I got than to go litigating. Read More
I want to rent a furnished two bedroom place in Costa Rica by Barbarasweinberg
I’d like to be in either the Central Valley or near the blue zone
I really don't recommend going for long term without visiting. I have been in Central America for some 6 years. Being really honest: you must visiit and it really helps if you speak Spanish. Or at least have some understanding of it. Read More
Waste Management in Costa Rica by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Costa Rica, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless ...
Yes they have recycling. It is a very civilized nation {as are its neighbors}. Please keep this in mind: Costa Rica is has a long tradition of ecology. Do not go lecturing them. They know what they are doing. It is not our place to impose our will. ... Read More
I want to rent a furnished two bedroom place in Costa Rica by Barbarasweinberg
I’d like to be in either the Central Valley or near the blue zone
@BarbarasweinbergHow long do you want to stay? If you want short term then a hotel may be your best option. You may even rent a short term place from a reputable site online. Hotel has the benefit of paying all {many include breakfast; internet; air ... Read More
I want to rent a furnished two bedroom place in Costa Rica by Barbarasweinberg
I’d like to be in either the Central Valley or near the blue zone
@Faramarz RabiiThank you I appreciate your delligence. I am new to this. I did not mean to break any rules. Read More
I want to rent a furnished two bedroom place in Costa Rica by Barbarasweinberg
I’d like to be in either the Central Valley or near the blue zone
@BarbarasweinbergIt is difficult to rent a place remotely. I went to Costa Rica 3 times before. I decided to go there. If you don't know your way around you will do better with a reputable realtor. There are no laws governing who may be a ... Read More
Thoughts on buying a house in Costa Rica by fakeplasticvero
Hi there. I have about a million questions but I'll try to be brief. My husband and I, along with another couple are interested in buying a home in Costa Rica as a vacation home and possibly to rent out when we're not there. I realize that searching ...
@extrapetsssMy advice is: do not buy until you have seen it. Stay in the area for a while. Costa Rica has vastly diverse places. I was in Guanacaste and it was HOT. I am in Escazu and it is perfect right now. Arenal is cooler: not freezing but less ... Read More
CCSS payment by inivin57
Hi, I'm a Temp Dimex and have been here for 1 yr now just renewed my card. My CCSS is extremely high and I just couldn't afford it this month. Does anyone know what will happen if I don't pay this month? I don't want my residency canceled but had a ...
@jwboozeriii I did after 3 years of Rentista. It took around on and a half years. I did not want to be illegal so I went to Nicaragua then they approved me but it took a few months to issue the permanent one. I returned and showed the immigration my ... Read More
CCSS payment by inivin57
Hi, I'm a Temp Dimex and have been here for 1 yr now just renewed my card. My CCSS is extremely high and I just couldn't afford it this month. Does anyone know what will happen if I don't pay this month? I don't want my residency canceled but had a ...
@jwboozeriii Medical Caja is NOT a joke. I got 3 living people to prove it. They are exceptional at emergencies.But COVID-19 strained the system. Mostly du to required precautions. Thank GOD it neve got as bad as Peru. But still thetourism industry ... Read More
CCSS payment by inivin57
Hi, I'm a Temp Dimex and have been here for 1 yr now just renewed my card. My CCSS is extremely high and I just couldn't afford it this month. Does anyone know what will happen if I don't pay this month? I don't want my residency canceled but had a ...
@Henrych Caja payments are required. If you don't pay you are in violation ofthe law. It might be a while for them to catch up with you but you will not get your cedula renewed. Other services may be denied.Plus it is a good deal! Ny ex in USA pays ... Read More