Move Over Central Valley… This is Costa Rica’s Next Great Expat Escape
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hi Jennifer, I wasn’t able to make the 11:00 broadcast. I am on an IPad will I be able to view the rebroadcast?
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I'm unable to find the video that was meant to be posted after the talk with John Michael Arthur today. Please let me know how I can watch it.
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or send me a link.
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How do we acccess the recording of this?
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there is no button to push/click to show the replay
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@KENNETHHTC Hi Kenneth, the recording should appear at the top of your screen, between the post title and the description. Use the play button (circled in red in this image) to start the video.
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Hi!
I’m new to the IL community.
And I’ve been abundantly busy since joining several months ago.
Where can I find the replay and schedule for all of the seminars?kindly, Rivkah
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No video attached. Please add. Thanks.
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I live in Guanacaste, and we have lots of bugs. Costa Rica contains about 5% of the world's biodiversity, which is impressive for such a small country! Personally, I don't get many mosquito bites. We do have scorpions, but they are not deadly. We have these big flying insects we call langostas, which often freak people out but do not harm. I have seen tarantulas in my yard. I usually see ants in my house. I have used a liquid they eat and take back with them that gets rid of them, but I don't use that often. I spray my house sometimes (especially when guests visit) to ensure no scorpions are around.
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I drink water from the tap at my house near Playa Tamarindo and throughout the country. My community has a waste processing plant... some friends have septic tanks on their properties.
There are poisonous snakes. I saw a rattle snake once in my neightborhood. In the mountains you need to be aware and careful.
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent -
If you look at the top of this page, you will see the recording!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent -
If you look at the top of this page, you will see the recording!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent -
If you look at the top of this page, you will see the recording!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent -
If you look at the top of this page, you will see the recording!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent -
You can go through all the pages here:
https://internationalliving.com/community/category/
If you look at the top of this page, you will see this recording!
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ESC7PAR said:
Hi, how easy or difficult is it to trans money from the US to purchase a house in Cosgta Rica?Transferring money from the U.S. to purchase a house in Costa Rica is relatively straightforward but requires planning. Remember, Pura Vida!
- Transfer Methods
Wire Transfers: The most common method. Banks like Banco Nacional, BAC, and private escrow services accept international wire transfers.
Money Transfer Services: Services like Wise, Revolut, or Western Union can be more cost-effective than banks.
International Bank Accounts: Some U.S. banks (like Charles Schwab or HSBC) offer international transfer services.
- Know Bank & Government Regulations
U.S. Regulations: Large transfers ($10,000 or more) will be reported to the IRS for anti-money laundering purposes.
Costa Rican Regulations: Banks may require documentation (such as a purchase contract) to justify large deposits, especially when more than $50,000.
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Exchange Rate & Fees
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Escrow & Legal Support
It’s recommended to use an escrow service in Costa Rica to ensure secure transactions.
If you use a reputable bank, escrow service, and attorney, the process can be smooth. Delays happen if documentation is missing or if the bank requires extra verification.
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent
- Transfer Methods