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Is it feasible to travel to nicaragua or panama from costa rica without a car?
Question by sandlerbask: Is it feasible to travel to nicaragua or panama from costa rica without a car?
I’ll be visiting costa rica for awhile in may. dont plan on having a car there but wondering if its feasible to travel to the bordering nations? any info would be helpful. thanks
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Answer by amphitryon
There are regular bus routes, and the cost is low. I would not try to take a rental car across a border, unless you ask first at the rental office.
for time tables and more info, see here:
http://www.ticabus.com/ingles.html
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Does anyone have any information about Costa Rica or Panama or suggest another retirement location?
Question by krute: Does anyone have any information about Costa Rica or Panama or suggest another retirement location?
If anyone can offer any information on Costa Rica, Panama, or another retirement destination (outside the U.S) it would be greatly appreciated. We would be interested in the following:
1) the cost of a modest place to live
2) Relative closeness to conveniences such as groceries, hospitals, banks, etc.
3) climate
4) proximity to the beach
5) overall cost of living
6) Approximate population of americans in that area
Any information given would be deeply appreciated. Thankyou!
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Answer by We Carried It All So Well…
I’ve been to Costa Rica, fire ants suck!
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Question by Lindsay: What is required to drive a personal car across the border from Panama to Costa Rica, and vice versa?
My husband and I live in Panama and have to renew our visas. Last time we took buses to Costa Rica but this time we plan our driving our car. We need to know what all is required in order to drive our car (registered in Panama) across the border to CR and then back across to Panama.
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Answer by wcruzq
Ok if you want to do it is fine.
You first need to get to the police and get clearance for the car, so that they issue you a certificate stating that it’s not stolen.
Then you need to make sure that your insurance covers the car while in Costa Rica.
When you get that done you have to go to your local customs office and apply for a travel permit, and then when they issue you the permit, you’re free to travel.
Remember you can’t sell the car while in Costa Rica!
I might have missed a step or two, but it has been a while since I’ve driven to Costa Rica.
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Q&A: How long will it take to sail to Panama and then to Costa Rica?
Question by AtLarge: How long will it take to sail to Panama and then to Costa Rica?
Sailing from Miami to Panama first, then to Costa Rica – what would you estimate the number of days to be on a 35′ sailboat? Does anyone have a suggested ‘Best Route’?
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Answer by Lizzy Marie
Ive been to Panama and Costa Rica.Panama to Costa Rica was about a 4 day sail on a ship w/ only sails and no motor.Idk if that helps or not.
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Free Web Seminar to Compare Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico and More
Free Web Seminar to Compare Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico and More
Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) September 16, 2010
On Wednesday, October 13, Hacienda Matapalo Executive Vice President Brian Albury will present a no-holds-barred look at Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, Mexico and other locations in order to answer the question: Is Costa Rica still the best place in Latin America for purchasing real estate?
The Web-based seminar, which is free and open to the public, will examine the various locations throughout Central America on a variety of topics ranging from political and financial structures to the quality of life and the people who live there.
“There continues to be a great deal of misinformation spread around about some of these countries,” said Albury, who presented a similar eSeminar several months ago. “That misinformation creates a lot of confusion for those who wish to purchase or invest in the region. Whether it’s Costa Rica or any other place, individuals deserve to know the facts and not be fooled by rumors and fabrications.”
Albury said the goal of the eSeminar will be to correct the misconceptions about the region and to provide people with information on the various countries that is both accurate and unbiased. “People need the correct information so they can make intelligent decisions that are in their own best interests,” he explained.
“When you line up the different countries side-by-side and compare them in a variety of categories, you can clearly see what a good decision is and what a bad decision is,” he said. “But don’t just take my word for it; listen to what the U.S., Canadian and British governments have to say about all these places.”
Unlike many of its neighbors, Costa Rica has not suffered from many of the troubles that have plagued other Latin American countries. Dictatorships, corruption, disease or escalating and widespread crime has not been part of the Costa Rican landscape. Instead it has flourished as one of the top places to live from both an environmental and economic point of view.
While caution and common sense are always suggested to anyone planning to buy property in a country not their own, those looking to invest in Latin America should weigh their options. And even though Costa Rica is still considered the best return on investment throughout the region, it’s not all about money.
“All of these countries except Costa Rica have immigration issues where their citizens are trying to leave their homelands for a number of reasons,” Albury noted. “But there’s a reason why Costa Ricans don’t leave Costa Rica. When a country is consistently ranked higher than its neighbors – and in many cases higher than the U.S., U.K. or Canada – in terms of safety, health and government stability, it really says something about the place.”
The free eSeminar is scheduled for a 6 p.m. Eastern Time start and may be registered for here.
To learn more about Costa Rica and Hacienda Matapalo, visit haciendamatapalo.com
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How long will it take to sail to Panama and then to Costa Rica?
Question by AtLarge: How long will it take to sail to Panama and then to Costa Rica?
Sailing from Miami to Panama first, then to Costa Rica – what would you estimate the number of days to be on a 35′ sailboat? Does anyone have a suggested ‘Best Route’?
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Answer by You Ask I Answer
I hope you are not going now, as the height of hurricane season is approaching… and the trade winds are subsiding.
There is some rough water in the Caribbean this time of year…. so be careful. I would go through the western side of Cuba and on down to Panama… depending on where you plan on going, Panama and Costa Rica border each other, so you can go from one to the other in a day or 2. I assume you are staying on the Caribbean side, as it is expensive to go through the canal.
You can do it in as little as 5-7 days I would think.
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What to bring back from Costa Rica and Panama?
Question by horselover2015: What to bring back from Costa Rica and Panama?
In December/January I’m going to Costa Rica and Panama for a medical volunteer trip. I have all of my expenses covered but don’t know how much money to bring with me for shopping. I’m not sure what these countries are known for/what I can bring back. Any suggestions on what to get/look for and how much money to bring for shopping? Thanks so much!
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Answer by Shaken
Rummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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Panama ? Better Than Costa Rica?
When you think about living full or part time in Central America, Costa Rica seems to be the first country that comes to mind. Having spent a fair amount of time in both Costa Rica and Panama, I may be able to offer a somewhat unique perspective when comparing the two countries. While both countries are similar in many respects, there are some major differences in property in Panama versus property in Costa Rica that you should be aware of.
First of all, there are
How much are apartment rentals in Panama or Costa Rica?
Question by Amanda180: How much are apartment rentals in Panama or Costa Rica?
How much are apartment rentals in Panama or Costa Rica? Also, is it necessary to have a car?
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Answer by thomas9383738
depends, some apartments are way cheaper than the USA. some apartments are basically attracting foreign people from “rich” countries, thinking that everyone from developed countries are rich, so they put the price similar to a United States price. anyways Costa Rica is a little more expensive then panama, but it is safer, less poverty, 97% literacy rate, 18% poverty [one of the lowest in latin america], and less drug trafficking then panama. safer then panama of course.
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