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What stands out about the two countries to you? I live in Costa Rica and am IL's Correspndent.

I know a good amount of artists. I just met a man who is a fine artist in Ojochal on an editorial trip.

And this is a new gallery that is pretty popular in Guanacaste by Tamarindo (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568438617057)-- one of my friend's Johnny has his art there- https://www.solgallery.cr/artist/johnny-coopwood?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ-cHdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFuRkJYREY2NkpNRWtJZjFzAR75ya20koowP77MK4TWRi5p3i61RYnQcPd-4ARwvkr5GPKYgmKmGikXFPBvjw_aem_RxJfZubODKh_X5k7zu0u3g

There are a lot of new pottery places in the area, like this one- https://www.instagram.com/almanos.ceramica/

There are people who do Sip and Paint nights which are pretty popular. And Lindsey just started opened her own gallery https://www.facebook.com/LindsayArte and a kids club art- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564976650338.

Junior Rodrigues also has a place in Tamarindo - https://www.instagram.com/artgallerycafejr/?hl=en

Enjoy your trip! THat is the best thing to do... go check out areas and see what they feel like to you!

-Bekah Bottone, IL's Costa Rica Correspondent

Hi there,

That's really exciting! I'm not familiar with Oviedo enough to know which areas to focus on, however, I would suggest reaching out to a local real estate agent to get insights from someone on the ground. Here is one suggestion - Agencia Alvarez: https://www.agenciaalvarez.com/

Since Oviedo isn't a popular city for expats it may be challenging to find a real estate agent who speaks English. Do you speak Spanish by chance?

Idealista.com is a popular website to check real estate go get an idea of what's on the market, you can also see listings by individuals and agents. That may be a good place to find other agents to speak to. https://www.idealista.com/

Best,

Cepee, IL Correspondent - Spain

Most banks will require that you be a legal resident for a short period of time before opening a local account so most expats do get their residency visa first, operating via home credit/debit cards in the interim until they can get a local account set up. Having a local account makes many things (like paying for local utility bills) easier. Though there are some expats who don't open a local account, it's recommendable to do so.

Best,
IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch

Hi CSNOOKY1A,
It's good to get your message. In Uruguay, you have a number of private health providers. Each sets their own acceptance standards. The British Hospital is the most strict, in that it does not take new members over 60. (I started with the British Hospital when I was still in my 40s.) One of the most popular private health care providers among expats over 60 is Asociaón Española. I know people who were accepted as new members into their late 60s.

Here is a link to an article I wrote going deeper into the range of healthcare options available in Uruguay. https://internationalliving.com/countries/uruguay/health-care/
Let me know as additional questions about Uruguay come up.

Yes I can. His name is Christian Gulizzi. He is both a CPA and a Commercialista so he can give you comparisons of US and Italian Taxes. Here is his email address: please tell him I gave you his name an address.

christian.gulizzi@gulizzi-consulting.com

Good luck and we are excited to welcome you to your new home! Chip Stites, Italy Correspondent, IL Magazine.