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| List of 100 most recent messages and comments- Sat Nov 25 12:35:42 2006:
Condo_Living CommentCondos are much like apartments. They have someone that will take care of maintenance like painting and repairs. Some take care of things like plumbing, heating, and air. Usually there is a monthly maintenance/rental... - Sat Nov 25 12:33:55 2006:
Cellular Phones MessageAre cell phones as popular in Costa Rica as in other parts of the world? I am wondering as well what the service for cell phones is... - Sat Nov 25 12:32:58 2006:
digital_camera_sd_cards CommentDon't forget she/he can go online and print pics that way or send them to friends via internet. Also, Walmart and Walgreens offer a program where you can send the pics to them to be printed via the... - Sat Nov 25 12:31:21 2006:
Hiring_a_translator CommentHey Sandy, personally I don't think you need one. Many people speak English that are in the heavily tourist areas. You should be fine without one. Get a conversion... - Sat Nov 25 12:29:38 2006:
72037-Plastic_Surgery CommentMatt has a great point. You don't want to go to Costa Rica and have something go wrong and not be in your own country. Plus you can't depend on the service being clean and good. Really the price is much less, but is the service... - Sat Nov 25 12:28:15 2006:
Tradesman_position CommentThis area isn't the best area to look for work. The population is only about 50 and it is just mostly a summer... - Sat Nov 25 12:06:00 2006:
I_read_the_best_things_about_Tamarindo CommentTamarindo is nice. Not much there, but there is one luxury hotel and one restaurant. If you want to go somewhere quiet without the loud nightlife, that is the choice of many. Not too many locals either so crime should be fairly non... - Sat Nov 25 12:04:32 2006:
198721-population CommentTamarindo has a tiny population. Only about 50 people, and about 15 of those are children. All Tamarindo is, is a summer residence for most people. There is no garbage collection there, trash is burned. There are only a handful of houses there. Tamarindo... - Tue Nov 21 22:40:32 2006:
Desserts MessageWhat are the best Costa Rican desserts? I have not heard much about sweets. I know in the United States we have everything you can possibly think... - Tue Nov 21 22:39:29 2006:
Teaching_English_in_Costa_Rica CommentThat sounds very reasonable if you have expenses paid, like a dorm room. Or an apartment off campus perhaps. I think it would not be just the money, but the experience you are going... - Tue Nov 21 22:37:58 2006:
Type_of_Music CommentReggae is very popular in Costa Rica. They also have different varieties of folk music. I think music popularity differs from area to area in Costa... - Tue Nov 21 22:35:32 2006:
Weddings_in_Costa_Rica CommentThere are tons of Americans that get married in Costa Rica. The best thing to do would probably just do a search on the net for more information. Most people get married on the beach. And, if you think about it, that way you could have a few guests that... - Tue Nov 21 22:33:47 2006:
costa_rica_car_rentals CommentWe always rent cars wherever we go and Costa Rica is no exception. The bus is like 1.00 to ride, but you are risking have items stolen more so than you would in a car.... - Tue Nov 21 22:31:48 2006:
Bed_and_Breakfast CommentLos Volcanoes Hotel is a bed and breakfast in Alajuela. It is family owned and a very very reasonable rate. They offer a shuttle to and from the airport. It is in central park.... - Sat Nov 18 02:37:36 2006:
Do many Costa Rican's move to United States? MessageI have a friend that lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is half Costa Rican and half American. She is absolutely beautiful and so outgoing. She is an "in your face" type of person and I think that is the Costa Rican side of her. She tells anyone what she... - Sat Nov 18 02:35:09 2006:
Apartments_cost CommentThe cost of renting an apartment can be a huge range of amounts. I have seen some that are just 400.00 a month and I have seen some that are 400.00 per week. It all just depends on locations and which amenities you are interested... - Sat Nov 18 02:31:22 2006:
Some_Random_Thoughts_On_Living_In_Latin_America CommentWell as an American, I would much rather just visit Costa Rica. I would miss my family first off. Costa Rica is a blast with the great beaches, really cool volcanoes, and everything is cheap.I would miss American pizza and beer. I would miss our... - Sat Nov 18 02:28:57 2006:
Top_10_Reasons_to_Move_to_Costa_Rica CommentI would figure the scenic views and the great sandy white beaches would be a huge #1 in my book.The cost of living is cheap cheap cheap. The golf courses are nice and for me that is a... - Sat Nov 18 02:27:30 2006:
Top_10_Reasons_NOT_to_move_to_Costa_Rica CommentWell in Costa Rica you will not make as much money as you would being in America.I don't know if I could adjust to their food either, because I have heard the authentic food there isn't that... - Sat Nov 18 02:25:59 2006:
is_it_safe_for_a_woman_to_travel_by_herself CommentIf you are not from there, and you are not a local, I would be careful while you are there. Even in America as a tourist you can be taken advantage of. I ended up alone in Paris and it was uncomfortable being lost alone. The people in Paris were very... - Tue Nov 14 17:19:52 2006:
Americans_in_San_Jose CommentI have read that San Jose has four downtown entertainment districts with bars, clubs, and restaurants. There are also pool halls and video arcades. Tourists hang out in these... - Tue Nov 14 17:15:18 2006:
baby CommentThe U.S. does not have the legal rights to adopt children in Costa Rica last I checked. We have to pass the Hague Adoption Convention before American citizens are allowed to adopt in Costa Rica. If you are a US and Costa Rican citizen you may adopt,... - Tue Nov 14 17:11:19 2006:
famous_landmark CommentWhen I was in Costa Rica we took a tour of the National Museum and National Theater. Theses may be considered landmarks. You also may check to see if the University is considered a landmark....
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