Move Over Central Valley… This is Costa Rica’s Next Great Expat Escape

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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

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If you look at the top of this page, you will see the recording!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent

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If you look at the top of this page, you will see the recording!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent

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If you look at the top of this page, you will see the recording!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent

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If you look at the top of this page, you will see the recording!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent

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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!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent

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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!

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Exchange Rate & Fees
   Banks usually charge higher exchange rates and fees.

4. 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

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DEE.DYKSTRA said:
Thanks for this! I'm coming to the conference in May, and enjoy learning about all the variety of climates there. See you there!

Excellent. I look forward to answering any questions at the conference!
-Bekah Bottone, IL's CR Correspondent

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Hi Jennifer,
I am an explorers club member -VIP and have already registered myself and my spouse for the Costa Rica FT conference.
I continue to check the website looking for information about booking the hotel. Finally today, in the info about registering for the CR FT conference, I did find that the conference will be at the Intercontinental hotel. That is helpful.
How soon can I expect to get information on booking the hotel and the before/after conference tours?

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this loaded in one computer browser but not the other. im trying from my phoe so i can cast to the tv but it wont load on phone. how about sharing this on a private youtube link so it loads and members can watch it easily?

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Thank you!

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Could not make the live presentation. There are no clickable links in this email to any presentation! Where is it in the Members account - under subscriptions?