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Ambulance Services
An overview of ground and air ambulance services in Costa Rica, including the Red Cross and several private companies that offer services to visitors and residents for an annual fee.
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Applying for Residency
Having a DIMEX Card (officially known as "Documento de Identidad Migratorio Para Extrangeros" (Lawful Resident Identification card for foreign nationals) allows you to live or work permanently in Costa Rica and it is ...
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Assisted Living Communities
In the United States, retirement communities – independent living, assisted living or nursing care – are an expensive proposition. Depending on location and services offered, private facilities range from ...
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Auto Expenses
Owning a car in Costa Rica can be an expensive undertaking. To avoid the expense of insurance, registration, maintenance, gasoline, and annual inspection, some transplants to Costa Rica opt for public transportation, ...
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Bringing Pets
Bringing dogs and cats to Costa Rica is a relatively simple process. There is no quarantine period if they are brought in as luggage, but animals imported as freight may be subject to customs charges and hold times. ...
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Cell Phones
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) has been joined by other international companies, including Claro and Movistar, which provide cell phone service. ICE currently supports GSM and 3G technologies, while Claro ...
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