Rique Lam
@HWL
American expat in Costa Rica
Forum posts
6
About me
American
Lives in Puerto Viejo, Limon
Registration: 22 March 2012
Activity
Hello To Everyone in Paradise! by Tojan36
Like most retired "soon to be an ex-pat" with a desire to move to CR, I have a bazillion questions in need of answers. To start, my laundry list of questions extends from; Shall I ship my car; Is having a personal mode of transportation a ...
where I live in the south Caribe, you need a small boat, and you catch mackerel and red snapper mostly (on sardines or lures). Deeper/offshore gets bigger and wilder stuff. Then there's spiny lobster if you dive. And to clarify the comment on the ... Read More
Hello To Everyone in Paradise! by Tojan36
Like most retired "soon to be an ex-pat" with a desire to move to CR, I have a bazillion questions in need of answers. To start, my laundry list of questions extends from; Shall I ship my car; Is having a personal mode of transportation a ...
go rent there for a while and find out what you like! Dont buy for at least a year. buy a car there (unless you live in SJ) and make it something ugly and inconspicuous yet easy to fix. IMHO Pura Vida Read More
Newbie and some water/weather questions by Ladytrougher
I am new to this forum and have some questions for those of you who live in Costa Rica .We are going to buy something somewhere. Have been looking at Ecuador but the travel time may be an issue and also the photos I have seen it seams cloudily a lot ...
the weather all over the world is becoming unpredictable so the traditional seasons in CR are now not normal (predictable). I live in the south Caribe where the mountains protect against hurricanes and such, but it can flood in the low lands. Find ... Read More
Eating raw fruits and vegetables by Karen from Chicago
When we stay in Mexico, we always soak fruits and vegetables that are not peeled in an iodine solution. I can't determine from my readings if this is necessary in Costa Rica. Can someone please tell me? We're arriving in January. Thanks.
I live in the southern Caribe of CR. most all CR tap water is SAFE. Bottled water is the norm though. Fruits and vegetables? I pick them and eat them right off the bush/tree/ground! You might wash them if from the market. As safe as the US! PS - ... Read More
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 ...
bring your passport and some US cash (recommend at least $1200). Find a great Notary ($75-$100) near your bank of choice (I use BCR). Get the Notary to do a letter stating how much money you make a month (that will be how much you can deposit max a ... Read More