Jtuck2
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 20 January 2024
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Influx of new expats ??? by rainagain
Hello. This is not about politics... but, with the events of last night in the US... will we or should we, and our Tico friends and neighbors, expect an influx of new Expats in the coming months and years?  ...May be interesting to ...
We were researching a potential move to CR if the nutcase got elected again. But we found there were a lot of issues we weren't interested in tackling to live there. We're still looking and Portugal keeps popping up. That was our first place of ... Read More
Driving to Monteverde by Jtuck2
I read a frightening tale about using Waze GPS to drive to Monteverde with "no gravel roads" specified. The couple needed 4WD at one point because the roads were very gravelly. They said the road was only 1-way after a certain point with harrowing ...
Rainagain, that sounds wonderful!We live in Southern California and used to see bobcats on our property. Once we found a mountain lion paw print larger than my husband's hand.We have Coyotes that eat our neighbors' chickens, and unfortunately, their ... Read More
Driving to Monteverde by Jtuck2
I read a frightening tale about using Waze GPS to drive to Monteverde with "no gravel roads" specified. The couple needed 4WD at one point because the roads were very gravelly. They said the road was only 1-way after a certain point with harrowing ...
Thank you,We'll be there next week. Someone.) who used to live here told us the road to Monteverde is now fully paved. We will see when we get there! Read More
Feedback on the Atenas area by blu4evrnevr
Wanting to move there, but we will see. Wife and I are planning to rent a place for a couple of weeks to try it out but one day move there. Any feedback would be great.Â
@daveandmarcia I've read about that volcano...one of the largest craters in the world. Didn't know ridges extended down to Grecia. Thanks. Is it still active? Read More
Feedback on the Atenas area by blu4evrnevr
Wanting to move there, but we will see. Wife and I are planning to rent a place for a couple of weeks to try it out but one day move there. Any feedback would be great.Â
@cratedivision could you share what towns you like more than Atenas? And a few reasons why.My husband and I are visiting the central valley later this month. It's our first trip to CR and we're checking out different towns to see if we'd like to ... Read More
Driving to Monteverde
I read a frightening tale about using Waze GPS to drive to Monteverde with "no gravel roads" specified. The couple needed 4WD at one point because the roads were very gravelly. They said the road was only 1-way after a certain point with harrowing ... Read More
Visiting soon and need to plan by Jtuck2
Hello, My husband and I are coming to visit on March 23 for two weeks. We need some help deciding which areas to visit and we need to book places to stay.We want to familiarize ourselves with expat communities in the Central Valley area to see if ...
@edwinemora Hello Edwin, I guess you mean that expats either shut their doors and hibernate during rainy season or they leave?Sounds like you haven't had great experiences with gringos. We're not all alike...just as ticos aren't. Read More
Visiting soon and need to plan by Jtuck2
Hello, My husband and I are coming to visit on March 23 for two weeks. We need some help deciding which areas to visit and we need to book places to stay.We want to familiarize ourselves with expat communities in the Central Valley area to see if ...
@daveandmarciaThank you for your input. The other day we decided to give 1 day to each town of interest surrounding San Jose. I really wanted to have time to explore more areas further south to get immersed in nature, but my husband only had 2 weeks ... Read More
Visiting soon and need to plan by Jtuck2
Hello, My husband and I are coming to visit on March 23 for two weeks. We need some help deciding which areas to visit and we need to book places to stay.We want to familiarize ourselves with expat communities in the Central Valley area to see if ...
Yes, I did check drive times and we're only headed north for 3-4 days after visiting numerous towns around San Jose. Told my husband we really needed 3 weeks. Read More
Visiting soon and need to plan by Jtuck2
Hello, My husband and I are coming to visit on March 23 for two weeks. We need some help deciding which areas to visit and we need to book places to stay.We want to familiarize ourselves with expat communities in the Central Valley area to see if ...
@mail66 Thank you, that's a nice summary. Looks like a good advisor regarding homes.Now I need someone to advise where to stay during our vacation. Read More
Visiting soon and need to plan
Hello, My husband and I are coming to visit on March 23 for two weeks. We need some help deciding which areas to visit and we need to book places to stay.We want to familiarize ourselves with expat communities in the Central Valley area to see if ... Read More
Why do so many people leave Costa Rica after moving there? by samramon
This question is often asked because while there are no absolute numbers it seems to be generally agreed that 30-60% of people move back to their home country within the first 5 years or so. I hope the moderators will allow this discussion because ...
All I can say is, WOW! Burst my bubble!! ; ) Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Lancelot224 Please let us know what you learn. We're contemplating a move or part time residence. Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Thank you, I prefer to sttay on this forum site to communicate. It will help others, too. Read More
Information needed about the Atenas area by brodgers125
My husband and I have done some research and are interested in learning more about the Atenas area. We are hoping to visit in January/Febuary 2024, and would perhaps like to spend a few months down the road. Nice area for tourists? Expats?
After reading about Atenas, Grecia, and San Ramon, I'm wondering if there are similarly nice areas with less rain. We would want access to medical care, culture, food, and a variety of activities. Read More