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Resources for Moving to Costa Rica

Residency Cost of Living Healthcare Real Estate Bringing Pets Shipping Mail Money Cars Drivers License Moving Resources

Fuel

Gas prices
Diesel prices

Insurance

Home, Auto, Health and Life - bestinsurancecr (English and Spanish)
Discounted private health and dental - Medismart

Internet and Television

Satellite TV with US, Mexico and Costa Rica channels - Sky TV
Internet - CR WiFI and Cabletica (not available in all locations)
Internet and TV - Coopeguanacaste (not available in all locations)

Mail

Setting up a mail forwarder in the United States - US Global Mail
Importing mail and packages from the United States - Liberty Express

News

Phone

Pre or Post Pay - Kolbi

Real Estate

Krain Costa Rica

Residency

Birth and Marriage Certificates - Vitalchek
Apostille Stamp for FBI Background Check and Social Security Income Letter - US Department of State

Shipping

Shipping Container company - Ship Costa Rica

Vehicles

Used Cars - CR Car Guy
Vehicle pickup from Liberia airport and storage while you are away - Car Center Coco
Yearly National Vehicle Inspection Appointment - Dekra
Yearly Registration Inquiry - Marchamo

Driver's License

Translation of foreign Driver's License - Authorized Translators

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Books about Costa Rica

The author, Nadine Pisani, is a personal friend of mine. If you are considering a move to Costa Rica, or have recently moved, these books are an invaluable tool to help make your transition easier.

Costa Rica Escape Manual 2023