Get your passport to paradise. This #1 International Best Seller has what you need to know to make the move to the ’Happiest Place in the World’.
Don’t waste your time reading about others living in paradise, instead get the facts to establish living abroad.
This ’How-To Guide’ 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.
’But, what about my kids’ school?’ 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.
’How do I find a place to live?’ 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 ’Cut The Crap’ 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 useful
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May 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.
Innehållsförteckning
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
Om författaren
Every author has a story, and the Pages are no different. As the founders of Viva Purpose, this incredible duo has created writing that instructs, educates, and entertains. As experienced and self-proclaimed nomads as well as experienced writers and travelers, these two have committed their lives to educating and bringing life to those who wander. Here is more about the Pages and their life’s work. Internationally Best-Selling Authors With books like, ’Cut The Crap & Move To Costa Rica, A How-to Guide Based On These Gringos Experience’ and, ’The Ultimate Costa Rica Cookbook: Healthy, Quick, & Easy Meals, ’ Steve and Nikki Page are two best-selling authors who create culturally relevant and accurate books to educate and inform their readers.Experienced Travelers Having spent thousands of days away from home, Steve and Nikki Page have their fair share of cultural experiences when it comes to traveling, particularly when it comes to Costa Rica. If you are looking for cookbooks, travel guides, or even fiction written from experience, shop with Viva Purpose today.Passionate Writers During the COVID pandemic, Nikki got stuck in Costa Rica for a total of 228 days. Locked away from family with no chance to make it back state-side, her adventures are laid out in her book, ’228 Days Trapped in Paradise: The Diary of an Expat Chica in Costa Rica.’ She and Steve both write their Costa Rica-educated novels and books from experience.A Committed Couple As a married couple, Steve and Nikki have decided to start their printing company together. Viva Purpose is the brainchild of both of them, making their work unique in the way that they write much of their work together. Shop their Costa Rica book works today!Viva Purpose is a publishing company that is committed to producing high-quality works for customers all over the world to enjoy. Whether you are looking for a Costa Rican cookbook or a guidebook for up and moving to the amazing country, shop the works of Steve and Nikki Page today!
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