Cut the Crap & Move To Costa Rica (eBook)

A How-to Guide Based On These Gringos' Experience

Steve Page, Nikki Page (Autoren)

Kara Starcher (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017 | 3., Cut The Crap & Move To Costa Rica
178 Seiten
Viva Purpose, Inc (Verlag)
978-0-9993506-1-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Get your passport to paradise. This #1 International Best Seller has what you need to know to make the move to the "e;Happiest Place in the World"e;. Don't waste your time reading about others living in paradise, instead get the facts to establish living abroad. This "e;How-To Guide"e; contains information about the process of moving internationally. It contains the basics of what people need to know. Topics include: Medical, Schools, Banking, Housing, Work, and Transportation. Bestselling Authors, Steve & Nikki Page, tackle relocation challenges head-on with this book. Employment and income ideas are also included. Learn legal options for employment, whether you are a resident or not."e;But, what about my kids' school?"e; you might say. Well, there are options in education as well, and guess what? That's covered too. Not to mention the life lessons and experiential learning of new places and cultures. Add to that an expanded worldview and your kids will develop in ways you can only imagine."e;How do I find a place to live?"e; you might wonder. The Housing chapter gives advice on how to locate a home, as well as tips for things to watch out for when renting and purchasing homes in Costa Rica.Bestselling Authors Steve & Nikki Page have taken their experience and research from their recent relocation to Central America and documented it for you.This book provides stories of trials and experiences, as well as vital information for a successful relocation. The best part is Steve & Nikki have made it easy. They "e;Cut The Crap"e; to inform the reader. This book is not selling a dream, but rather gives instructions on how to make your move a reality.In addition, the authors share stories of their personal experiences and insights about the process of relocation to the tropical paradise of Costa Rica.Tips give insider information to smooth the process for relocation. For those choosing the Tamarindo area, recommendations are given for various businesses, restaurants, and professionals.Includes usefulTablesWebsitesEquationsMay this book equip and inspire you to chase your dreams and pursue the life you desire.?Go click Read Now or Buy Now to begin your journey.

Inhalt

Introduction-1

Disclosure-1

Who Are Steve & Nikki?-2

Why Did We Choose Change?-3

Why Tamarindo?-5

What Is It Like?-6

Need to Learn Spanish?-9

What to Bring-11

Bonus Items-14

What Not to Bring-15

Money-17

Exchange Rate-17

Tab 1:Basic Currency Conversion-19

Banking-19

Opening Accounts in CR-20

ATMs-21

Our Story-Banking-22

Credit Cards-23

Fees-23

Miles-24

OS-Money Management-25

Housing-27

Security-28

Renting a Home-29

Home Rental Cost-31

OS-Housing-32

Buying a Home-35

OS-Searching for Property-37

Utilities-39

OS-Utilities-40

Utility Costs-40

Electric-41

Power Outages-42

Water-44

OS-Water-44

Propane-45

Cable & Internet-46

OS-Cable & Internet-48

Phone-48

Fig 1:Phone Settings-50

Transportation-53

Road Conditions-55

Nat. Roads-56

Municipal Roads-57

Back Roads-57

Bus-58

Colectivos-59

Taxi-60

Fig 2:Taxi Fares-60

Tour/Shuttle Vans-61

Gasoline-62

Renting a Car-64

OS-Car Rental-65

Buying a Car-66

Marchamo-69

RITEVE or RTV-71

Fig 3:RTV Docs Needed-71

Insuring a Car-74

Fig 4:Obligatory Ins Coverage-75

Car Repair & Breakdowns-76

OS-Car Breakdowns-77

Shopping-81

Mini Super-84

Grocery Store/Mercado-84

Carnicería-85

Ferias & Fruit Stands-86

Pickup Truck Produce-86

Household Goods-87

Prices-87

Eq 1:Kilo per ₡ to Lb per $-88

Eq 2:L per ₡ to Gal per $-88

Price Charts-89

Tab 2:Prices-90

Hard-to-Find or Expensive Products-96

Tab 3:Expensive & Hard-to-find Items-96

Health Care-97

Emergency Services-97

Med Emergency-98

Medical-98

Insurance-101

International Ins-101

Ins through Hospitals-103

Travel for Treatment-103

Pay Out of Pocket-103

CR Ins (Caja)-104

Dental-104

Tab 4:Dental Charges-105

Pharmacy-106

Schools-109

School Records & Vaccines-110

Public Schools-111

OS-School Research-112

Private-113

Homeschool-114

Online-114

OS-Schools-115

Income-121

Work Visas-123

Foreign Employer-123

Buying a Business-125

Using an Attorney-125

Establishing & Using Your Own Corp-126

Verify Books-127

Opening a Corp-129

Corp Cost-130

OS-Corp-130

90-Day Border Runs-133

OS-Onward Travel-134

Border Crossing Cost-135

Tab 5&6:Border Fees-136

The Process-137

The Parking Lot-138

OS-Border Parking-139

First Booth/Pay Station-140

Emigration: CR-140

OS-Border Restrooms-141

Exit Count Station-142

Border Zone Booth: CR-143

Immigration: NIC-143

Border Zone Booth: NIC-144

Emigration: NIC-145

Immigration: CR-145

OS-Held Hostage in NIC-146

Misc.-149

Mail & Shipping-149

Tab 7:Amazon Fees-150

Social Media & News-153

Restaurants-154

Final Thoughts-158

Glossary of Terms-161

Websites-165

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.10.2017
• Reihe/Serie: Cut The Crap
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Sport- / Aktivreisen
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: Adventure • costa cut • Costa Rica • costa rica books 2019 • Costa Rica guide • costa rica road map • Cut the Crap • expatriate world travels • getting out • How-To • Let it go • life time • living in central America • living in costa rica • Move • moving • relocate • retire overseas • Travel • Travel Guide
• ISBN-10: 0-9993506-1-7 / 0999350617
• ISBN-13: 978-0-9993506-1-4 / 9780999350614