About ILuvCR

Status:

Expatriate  

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Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Costa Rica: Oxa forte:

you may or may not be able to buy Arcedol with out a DR.'s prescription depending on where you go, how you ask and how the employee is feeling that day. The larger more established pharmacies like Fischel or Walmart definitely not. Pura Vida!

Costa Rica: and on a positive note!:

"Costa Rica Public Hospital’s Success With State-of-the-Art Heart Procedure" By Wendy Anders – March 17, 2017 source: http://news.co.cr/costa-rica-public-hospitals-success-with-state-of-the-art-heart-procedure/58052/ Pump a Vida!

Costa Rica: Santa Elena / Monteverde:

Ckerv, you might find this enlightening? "People often think that it is possible to move to Costa Rica to work or increase their pension with some form of part-time activity. Working in Costa Rica is not so simple. In general, it must be said, although there some exceptions, you cannot get a job in Costa Rica without first obtaining legal permanent residency with no employment restrictions or citizenship." source: http://qcostarica.com/working-legally-in-costa-rica/

Costa Rica: Did anyone feel the earthquakes?:

http://www.ticotimes.net/2017/03/17/earthquake-costa-rica shake a vida!

Costa Rica: expats leaving CR:

Hola beach1girl, for your information "Pura Vida" is not "just a slogan, nothing more, used to advertise Costa Rica as paradisiacal, a geat place to visit and live. " That comment may just show how little you actually know about our little slice of paradise. Pura Vida! is a Tico term widely by locals who couldn't give a damn about "expats". “Pura Vida!” is one of the first things you'll hear on a trip to Costa Rica. Whether used as a hello, a good bye, or an exclamation of appreciation, this phrase expresses the peaceful, happy vibes the Costa Ricans feel as the result of their beautiful surroundings and liberty. Enjoy the natural wonders of this small, but diverse, country all year long and discover the breathtaking results of the Costa Ricans' preservation of their sacred land." My moving here and living here full time is the best thing that I've ever done with my life and I've had a great life. I'll live out my day's here. Pura Vida!

Costa Rica: Does that make “us” right and “them” wrong, or vice-versa?:

Interesting point of view, give it a read! "Costa Rica expat hang-ups tend to rob you of your enjoyment of life, because you are just too busy being aghast at the behavior of other people. If you want to get truly “latino-ized” (which is a good idea if you plan to live here) you really need to let loose of the Costa Rica expat hang-ups and take a more relaxed approach to life." source:http://www.costaricaexpattours.com/costa-rica-expat-hangups-that-can-hang-you-up/ Tranquilo mae!

Costa Rica: Have you read this?:

and on the plus side, "The Public Security Ministry (MSP) confirmed that it will build a police station in the coastal town of Puerto Viejo, in the Caribbean province of Limón." http://www.ticotimes.net/2017/03/14/police-station-costa-rica Pura Vida!

Costa Rica: has anyone filed for residency:

Hola, don't know about the whole family thing but I do know about dog's! Check out; Requirements for Importation /Exportation of Cats & Dogs   TO BRING YOUR DOG OR CAT INTO COSTA RICA https://costarica.usembassy.gov/mobile//catsdogs.html Also go to Expat Dog Lovers in Costa Rica @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1075248355895046/ Paw-a-Vida!

Costa Rica: Too old?:

Buenos dias! come on sue if your asking the question then maybe you are? Age is a state of mind after all, right? If you've visited often, in multiple locations, for extended periods of time ( not a one week vacation) and during both "seasons" you shouldn't have to ask, you'd know. Costa Rica is NOT for everyone but I'll happily live out my day's here. Pura Vida! (mostly)

Costa Rica: Conflicting cost of living stories?:

"Some say it is very expensive, some say super cheap." Obviously cost/ price is relative. Definitely not "super cheap", maybe 10-20 years ago? A $60k a year income would probably place you in the top 10-15% of Tico's. You must understand the cost of residency & CAJA participation which is a requirement of residency. Got a good immigration attorney? Costa Rica does have the highest cost of living in Central America but also the highest standard of living. I say you get what you pay for, I have lived here for five years and while it's certainly not cheap it's for me. La vida es Buena, if you can afford it!

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