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October 20, 2025 at 1:06 pm in reply to: Do you have a list of Guides willing for 3-4 days in April 2026 to drive ex-pat #736246
Bekah Battone
ParticipantHello!!!
I have using this company– Olman Cerdas is the contact I have worked with and I have had great experiences. https://www.ticotransfers.com/
I also use INTERBUS for travel within the country.
Uber is available in Liberia and I use it all the time in Tamarindo… so that might be a good option.
If you have specific areas in mind, feel free to send me a message on WhatsApp +506 8962 9593 and I can reach out to friends/contacts for recommendations.
I look forward to helping you more. Hope to hear from you soon!
-Bekah Bottone, IL’s Costa Rica CorrespondentBekah Battone
ParticipantHere it is:
https://pro.internationalliving.com/p/120S45DGS-HL25/E12054BE/
https://www.ilbookstore.com/Spanish-for-Expats-and-Travelers-ProgramAnd find more products here:
https://www.ilbookstore.com/Buena suerte!!!
Bekah Battone
ParticipantI will find that information and get back to you soon.
-Bekah Bottone, IL’s Costa Rica CorrespondentAugust 6, 2025 at 3:06 am in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735519Bekah Battone
ParticipantDid you see Jen’s response?
If you haven’t received the materials that should have come when you joined, apologies. You got your login, clearly, so you’re in the system. Normally there would have been a link to your resources in your welcome letter. But if you just put your name in here and ask about your promised materials, our customer service team will get right back to you: https://internationalliving.com/contact-us/
If you have any specific questions, feel free to send me an email. bbottone@internationalliving.com
-Bekah Bottone, IL’s Costa Rica CorrespondentAugust 6, 2025 at 3:05 am in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735518Bekah Battone
ParticipantI commented above 🙂
I am in the US right now but will be back on Aug 13.
If you are around on Fri Aug 22, I usually an at sunset on Fridays around 4:30 pm. Send me a WhatsApp and we can meet up. +506 8962 – 9593
If you have any specific questions, feel free to send me an email. bbottone@internationalliving.com
-Bekah Bottone, IL’s Costa Rica CorrespondentAugust 6, 2025 at 3:03 am in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735517Bekah Battone
ParticipantHi JN… when will you be near Tamarindo? I will be in Portland Aug 29 and will return on Sept 3. Send me a WhatsApp if you want to get in touch. +506 8962 9593
If you have any specific questions, feel free to send me an email. bbottone@internationalliving.com
-Bekah Bottone, IL’s Costa Rica CorrespondentAugust 6, 2025 at 2:59 am in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735516Bekah Battone
ParticipantA Canadian tourist was killed in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, during a home invasion and robbery on July 11.
It is very sad and was very close to my home. This invasion happened on Los Jobos, the back road going into Tamarindo. Personally, I chose to live in a gated community surrounded by neighbors and with a 24 hour guard becuase I feel safer in this type of environment, even 11 year ago when I built my home when there were no such incidents like this occuring.
-Bekah Bottone, IL’s Costa Rica CorrespondentBekah Battone
ParticipantHello,
Here is the INS website where you can find information: https://www.grupoins.com/
I use Jorge as my INS agent in case you want contact a person.
+506 8395 6785Here are two agents who have helped people I know:
https://bestinsurancecr.com/Bekah Battone
ParticipantI love to share the contact of my lawyer Rosa and her daughter Jimena at Themis Legal. https://themislegalcr.com/
I used them for my divorce and continue to use their counsil.
They sent me this recently:
“I just wanted to share with you that we are now offering the service for the FBI reports for the criminal reports people need for residency and other things here in Costa Rica.
So the person can come to our office, and we can take the fingerprints.
In addition, we are doing all of the apostilles for vital documentations in the USA and Canada; and RCMP check (equivalent to FBI) in Canada as well.”
https://client-application-portal.vercel.app/themis-legal-costa-rica/July 30, 2025 at 5:45 pm in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735365Bekah Battone
ParticipantSorry for the inconvenience, sometimes tech issues are out of our control.
This is the first time there has been an issue during an event I have been a part of.
As the Costa Rica Correspondent, I am always here to help you with any questions. Send me an email if you have any specific questions about Costa Rica and I will do my best to answer them.
bbottone@internationalliving.com
-Bekah Bottone, IL’s Costa Rica CorrespondentJuly 30, 2025 at 5:45 pm in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735364Bekah Battone
ParticipantHi Ronald, do you have any specific questions about Costa Rica?
Feel free to send me an email and I will help as best as I can.
bbottone@internationalliving.com
-Bekah Bottone, IL’s Costa Rica CorrespondentJuly 30, 2025 at 5:38 pm in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735362Bekah Battone
ParticipantI was also going to recommend Anna Sosdian at http://www.StartAbroad.com for your relocation needs.
-Bekah Bottone, IL’s Costa Rica CorrespondentJuly 30, 2025 at 5:28 pm in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735358Bekah Battone
Participantsorry, I didn’t add that these responses were from -Bekah Bottone, Costa Rica Correspndent 🙂
July 30, 2025 at 5:27 pm in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735356Bekah Battone
Participant@Gregory – It often depends on size, breed, and time of year (for weather).
Rules are changing all the time for pets, but I would check specifically with these airlines.
JetBlue Airways
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Avianca
Copa AirlinesI have heard people here in Costa Rica using Pet Lounge CR. It is expensive, in my opinion, costing from $2,500–$3,000+ per dog.
July 30, 2025 at 5:01 pm in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735349Bekah Battone
ParticipantFor Costa Rica, you need to have your residency. If you have any specific residency questions, send me an email.
bbottone@internationalliving.com-Bekah Bottone, Costa Rica Correspondent
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