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Rique Lam

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American expat in Costa Rica

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About me

American

Lives in Puerto Viejo, Limon

Registration: 22 March 2012

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Rique Lam
HWL replied to a thread
13 years ago
Tojan36

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 ...

Rique Lam

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

Rique Lam
HWL replied to a thread
13 years ago
Tojan36

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 ...

Rique Lam

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

Rique Lam
HWL replied to a thread
13 years ago
Ladytrougher

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 ...

Rique Lam

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

Rique Lam
HWL replied to a thread
13 years ago
Karen from Chicago

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.

Rique Lam

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

Rique Lam
HWL replied to a thread
13 years ago
Julien

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 ...

Rique Lam

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