things I've learned so far in costa rica..

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  • woj
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    • Jul 2002
    • 47880

    #51
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    • BigasMoe
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      • Nov 2003
      • 1401

      #52
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      • V_RocKs
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        • Nov 2003
        • 32466

        #53
        Originally posted by Webby
        The difference is Puerto Rico is US territory and not as chilled out. They have taxes for a start, - tho don't think that includes Federal taxes?

        Costa Rica is a stable and peaceful country based on democratic principles. There is also considerable emphasis on indvidual freedom and privacy. Even where there is a criminal matter, personal freedom and privacy comes first. (Tho depending on the criminal nature - that personal freedom may be curtailed )

        CR also has loads more to offer in many ways - it's a kinda diverse country although it's not exactly big. Roads in CR are not as good as those in Puerto Rico, but main roads are OK. There are also no hurricane problems although the heavy rains from hurricanes may show on the Caribbean coastline.
        So it is a throw back to the Mayberry times? Think the great plains states around 1920's... "Mr. Drexler, can you come with us, we just have to ask you a couple of questions," said the police officer to the serial killer during his dinner at the Chateau Demoir so as not to offend the other guests.

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        • hollinator
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          • Jul 2005
          • 391

          #54
          Wait - how cheap is it?! You didn't tell me that yesterday!!!
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          • Webby
            Too lazy to set a custom title
            • Oct 2002
            • 14956

            #55
            Originally posted by V_RocKs
            So it is a throw back to the Mayberry times? Think the great plains states around 1920's... "Mr. Drexler, can you come with us, we just have to ask you a couple of questions," said the police officer to the serial killer during his dinner at the Chateau Demoir so as not to offend the other guests.
            Well.. something like that, but maybe not so "blatant"

            Basically.. everyone is innocent until proven otherwise - normal stuff, - but they are entitled to whatever due consideration before being convicted.

            This shows in a few ways... even on the street. Cops are not "overpowering" or "aggressive". This in turn makes them more friendly. (And sure as hell - they helped me in several instances more than any "western cop" - including getting covered in mud in the process). Another example... I fucked up and reversed into a police car. What do we do? Go along to a body panel store then a bodyshop and a respray unit - then they are back on the road working. Cost? Under $300. Traffic offenses? Na.. none - it was an accident.

            Even with drug dealing.. the law may not raid a set of premises in the middle of the night since any person, including drug dealers, are "entitled to their rights of sleep" (Sure, they can and will raid if there is some "activity" going on related to criminal action.)

            Other example.. when there is an election, armed police officers (or anyone) are not permitted within X distance of a polling station. The practicalities of elections are monitored by school teachers with the children as vote counters. Gotta be among the most peaceful elections anywhere - and no problems - at least, so far.

            Judges here are *very* fussy about "procedures" and the law is certainly not "oppressive", but appears to be the complete opposite.
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            • pornguy
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              • Mar 2003
              • 62910

              #56
              Similar to the way things are here. But rent is a bit higher than there. But much lower than in the states.
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              • crockett
                in a van by the river
                • May 2003
                • 76818

                #57
                Originally posted by Webby
                The difference is Puerto Rico is US territory and not as chilled out. They have taxes for a start, - tho don't think that includes Federal taxes?

                Costa Rica is a stable and peaceful country based on democratic principles. There is also considerable emphasis on indvidual freedom and privacy. Even where there is a criminal matter, personal freedom and privacy comes first. (Tho depending on the criminal nature - that personal freedom may be curtailed )
                So you could spam from CR with no worries in other words
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                • Webby
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                  • Oct 2002
                  • 14956

                  #58
                  Originally posted by crockett
                  So you could spam from CR with no worries in other words
                  That's not the general idea or in the spirit of freedom crockett

                  In practice.. there was a hell of a lot of spamming going on from here a few years back (and prob still is to a degree). The main ISP terminated the bulk of this and it's (tho never checked), probably down to a managable level. There is no actual law against spamming tho, but maybe if it grows and starts to be a problem - they may end up introducing legislation.
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                  • Jamie
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                    • Apr 2001
                    • 2517

                    #59
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                    • crockett
                      in a van by the river
                      • May 2003
                      • 76818

                      #60
                      Originally posted by Webby
                      That's not the general idea or in the spirit of freedom crockett

                      In practice.. there was a hell of a lot of spamming going on from here a few years back (and prob still is to a degree). The main ISP terminated the bulk of this and it's (tho never checked), probably down to a managable level. There is no actual law against spamming tho, but maybe if it grows and starts to be a problem - they may end up introducing legislation.
                      so in other words as long as you aren't scamming people you probably wouldn't get in too much trouble.

                      sooo how do you go about financing houses down there anyway..
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                      • gecko
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                        • Jun 2002
                        • 21846

                        #61
                        I'm retiring there
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                        • V_RocKs
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                          • Nov 2003
                          • 32466

                          #62
                          Now I just need to get my GF on the bandwagon... Her family is from Puerto Rico...

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                          • he-fox
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                            • Jun 2006
                            • 2884

                            #63
                            Originally posted by AdultInsider Cloner
                            1. Tica's (Costa Rican women) can be very aggressive...if they like you, you'll know it =p

                            2. You don't need to speak the local language to pick up a girl....body language rules!

                            3. You can either live very cheaply or at just below normal US prices.

                            4. Tico's wield cars like weapons.

                            5. Most non-tica's have zero interest in non-tico men...so if you wanna come down here to pick up European and American women, you're outta luck for the most part.

                            6. You can go out all night, buy your friends multiple rounds of drinks and walk out spending less than $30.

                            7. It's cheaper to buy a beer, than a Diet Coke.

                            8. You can take a weekend trip to the Caribbean for under $80.

                            9. There are NO street addresses. My current address is one block east of the BurgerKing and one block north of the corner store.

                            10. Cable internet is going to cost me almost a third of what I pay for rent.....but rent is around $275 for a 2 bedroom.
                            Basically, all points are true. I live in San Pedro, very quiet and private. After a year and a half, I'm kinda bored of Costa Rica. I mean it's OK, average ppl are nice, life is pretty decent. If one knows how to keep his ass out of trouble, it's a peaceful place. Don't get involved too much with locals, especially those met when partying at night, because you can get easily robbed or worse. Guns are pretty much everywhere and the latino blood flows quicker than it should be, especially when women are involved. I mean, stay away from local's girlfriends. Anyway, for my taste is a small place, very interesting, but with clear limitations. I'm kinda been there, done that, time to fly away.

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                            • Webby
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                              • Oct 2002
                              • 14956

                              #64
                              Originally posted by crockett
                              so in other words as long as you aren't scamming people you probably wouldn't get in too much trouble.

                              sooo how do you go about financing houses down there anyway..
                              Na... no problems as long as there is no scamming crockett.

                              That can be a sensitive issue mainly due to others coming into the country and trying to run all kinds of serious scams in the past - and then being thrown out or, in the case of US citizens, chucked on a special plane and escorted back to the US for trial re other offenses.

                              Any webmastering or related type stuff is no problem and nobody bothers ya.

                              It is far better to get financing outside CR - it's far cheaper. Like.. if you are a US citizen, there are companies specializing on finance rates which are more in line with the US than expensive local rates.

                              The local currency is colonnes, but better to keep funds in.. eg dollar or Euro accounts and only change currencies as needed. Both colonnes and $US are commonly accepted in stores etc.

                              Most of the banks here are foreign owned - around 84% - the major one being Scotia Bank (Canadia).
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                              • fuzebox
                                making it rain
                                • Oct 2003
                                • 22369

                                #65
                                Originally posted by Webby
                                Both colonnes and $US are commonly accepted in stores
                                try that in my hood

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                                • AdultInsider Cloner
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                                  • Apr 2005
                                  • 1472

                                  #66
                                  Originally posted by hollinator
                                  Wait - how cheap is it?! You didn't tell me that yesterday!!!
                                  well I was too busy trying to woo you
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                                  • Webby
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                                    • Oct 2002
                                    • 14956

                                    #67
                                    Originally posted by fuzebox
                                    try that in my hood
                                    hehe!
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                                    • Honez
                                      Confirmed Brat
                                      • Apr 2003
                                      • 6636

                                      #68
                                      Originally posted by BigasMoe
                                      I learned I'm one of the biggest black guys everwhere I go.
                                      You had to go to Costa Rica to learn that?
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                                      • gandalfuy
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                                        • Jun 2005
                                        • 4686

                                        #69
                                        it sounds like a nice place for my vacations...
                                        I'm not back.

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                                        • germ
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                                          • Oct 2002
                                          • 3108

                                          #70
                                          i wanna move there, but thats probably a couple years away. :[

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                                          • Pron Don
                                            Internet Entrepeneur
                                            • Jun 2006
                                            • 571

                                            #71
                                            thats awesome man, id like to move to costa rica one day if they dont change the tax laws that is
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                                            • puravida
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                                              • Jan 2005
                                              • 186

                                              #72
                                              Originally posted by fuzebox
                                              try that in my hood
                                              heh, i remember the first time i tried to pay with US dollars at a soda here in heredia, and they told me they didnt take dollars. had to borrow colones from my girl to pay for the meal

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                                              • puravida
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                                                • Jan 2005
                                                • 186

                                                #73
                                                Originally posted by he-fox
                                                Basically, all points are true. I live in San Pedro, very quiet and private. After a year and a half, I'm kinda bored of Costa Rica. I mean it's OK, average ppl are nice, life is pretty decent. If one knows how to keep his ass out of trouble, it's a peaceful place. Don't get involved too much with locals, especially those met when partying at night, because you can get easily robbed or worse. Guns are pretty much everywhere and the latino blood flows quicker than it should be, especially when women are involved. I mean, stay away from local's girlfriends. Anyway, for my taste is a small place, very interesting, but with clear limitations. I'm kinda been there, done that, time to fly away.
                                                very quite/private in san pedro?? you found a good barrio then i lived near ulatina, and fuck .. the noise was killer

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                                                • HpicAnn
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                                                  • Mar 2005
                                                  • 4319

                                                  #74
                                                  Just like here in Panama
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                                                  • AdultInsider Cloner
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                                                    • Apr 2005
                                                    • 1472

                                                    #75
                                                    I need to take a trip to panama, but this weekend, it's the carribean
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                                                    • Vitasoy
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                                                      • Oct 2003
                                                      • 58202

                                                      #76
                                                      Sounds like the place to be


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                                                      • RyuLion
                                                        • Mar 2003
                                                        • 32379

                                                        #77
                                                        Have you hitup the nice beaches yet?
                                                        If you're going to take pics of Ticas don't tell them you're going to post it on the Web.

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                                                        • CherryLipsRosa
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                                                          • Mar 2004
                                                          • 3603

                                                          #78
                                                          Cloner, it is really cool that you are having fun in CR.. Wait till you actually speak a bit of Spanish and you will have more fun !!
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                                                          • he-fox
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                                                            • Jun 2006
                                                            • 2884

                                                            #79
                                                            Originally posted by puravida
                                                            very quite/private in san pedro?? you found a good barrio then i lived near ulatina, and fuck .. the noise was killer
                                                            I'm like 2 km away from ULatina.

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                                                            • AdultInsider Cloner
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                                                              • Apr 2005
                                                              • 1472

                                                              #80
                                                              Originally posted by RyuLion
                                                              Have you hitup the nice beaches yet?
                                                              If you're going to take pics of Ticas don't tell them you're going to post it on the Web.

                                                              lol, I don't really plan on too many pics
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                                                              • AdultInsider Cloner
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                                                                • Apr 2005
                                                                • 1472

                                                                #81
                                                                Originally posted by IwantU_Rosalia_Lara
                                                                Cloner, it is really cool that you are having fun in CR.. Wait till you actually speak a bit of Spanish and you will have more fun !!
                                                                Mi espanol se mejora cada dia!
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                                                                • CherryLipsRosa
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                                                                  • Mar 2004
                                                                  • 3603

                                                                  #82
                                                                  Originally posted by AdultInsider Cloner
                                                                  Mi espanol se mejora cada dia!
                                                                  you are too cute! kisses and let's do something soon.
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                                                                  • fuzebox
                                                                    making it rain
                                                                    • Oct 2003
                                                                    • 22369

                                                                    #83
                                                                    donde esta la fiesta

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                                                                    • Shocking
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                                                                      • Feb 2006
                                                                      • 523

                                                                      #84
                                                                      Originally posted by AdultInsider Cloner
                                                                      I need to take a trip to panama, but this weekend, it's the carribean
                                                                      well cloner you know you're more than welcome to my place here in panama. just come over and for sure you will change your mind about living in Costa Rica lol.
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                                                                      • CherryLipsRosa
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                                                                        • Mar 2004
                                                                        • 3603

                                                                        #85
                                                                        Originally posted by fuzebox
                                                                        donde esta la fiesta
                                                                        Hey I promised you a dinner and I will keep my promise. By the way my Bday is coming up so a party is in the making.
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