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Costa Rica: Propane resources:

9000 colones for a small tank. under $20USD

Costa Rica: Residency question:

It takes a lot longer to do through the consulate than doing here. The Costa Rican government is not known for its excellence. Thus, the least agencies you involve, the better. So I suggest, filing the application here in Costa Rica. The earlier that you start the better too. I obtained a residence through my business. I understand that there are various categories, besides rentista and pensionado. Look it up. I suggest reaching outlierlegal.com. They are the people who helped me with my residence application.

Costa Rica: Inter buses:

Inter bus is almost door to door. I suggest it for you to avoid dangerous areas of town where the public transportation terminals are located

Costa Rica: Moving to Costa Rica:

I suggest also registering with expat-blog.com and internations.

Costa Rica: Carribean Coast:

Overall, I prefer the pacific. The Caribbean is not as friendly or inviting. My preferred place in the Caribbean is the Cocles area. Go spend some time in a few places in both coasts make your own assesment. Talk to the expats and see what they think.

Costa Rica: RESIDENCY in C.R. - cost ?:

The fees seem about right. Generally, attorneys charge a retainer for doing the work (30% - 50% in advance) Certainly, the payment of attorney fees and the government fees do not guarantee approval of your case. However, immigration to Costa Rica is very straight forward. I would inquire for eligibility requirements in order to confirm whether you qualify for temporary residence. However, it may cost you a consultation fee anywhere $50 to $200, depending of the firm. Attorneys rarely release information without having received payment first (regardless the country) I suggest reaching a law firm directly and avoid middle men, because it is only going to increase your fees. Do not try to go with the lowest bidder, as it will cost you at the end. What is important is to get as much information as you need in advance. Inquire about other options besides rentista.

Costa Rica: Photography:

I have a few friends who work in photography here. Your success depends on your nitch and how you market your self. If you do it right, you can make it. Indeed, there are a lot of photographers around, the question is whether they are any good. About the residency, it is not that difficult. It depends if you get yourself a good attorney. There are many attoneys, the question remains, are they any good? Not very few are. I suggest coming for an exploration trip. Get to know some photographers and people in the industry, and then decide. I think Costa Rica appears to be a better market than Panama.

Costa Rica: SCHOOLS in Costa Rica...need advice:

What a forum! It was entertaining just to read some of the posts. There is not a paradise in this world. All countries have their pros and cons. Certainly, there are better and worse countries. Worldtraveler7, there are several schools that offer IB. One of them being Lincoln School. I known alumni from that school who went to college or graduate schools in the US and have great jobs for big companies abroad. If you want to offer your children a world education in Costa Rica, it will cost you money. In a different forum, you shared your concerns about attorneys fees for immigration status in Costa Rica. If you are concerned about $6000 for attorneys fees, then good education in Costa Rica is prohibitive for you. Costa Rica is a great country and it has a lot to offer. But just like in the US, good opportunities are there for those who can afford them. There are vey few exceptions.

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