I’m from Costa Rica and I’m thinking to emigrate to Canada at least for a couple of years, but when I see this kind of videos I feel lucky to live here, I can go to the beach, mountains, national parks and other beautiful places in just hours
@@bullishbear2686 Victoria is cold and miserable though, grew up in Toronto and now in St. Vincent with my family. I visited Victoria when I was younger, is horrible, filled with old people.
@@kal-os5391 wow what am oversimplification. Hope you don’t paint every place you see with such a broad brush or you’ll be just as miserable as beautiful Victoria BC
@@bullishbear2686 nothing you say will convince people to think Victoria is a great city. The place is constantly dark, rains a lot, miserable weather, lacks culture with so many old white people or university students. It's absolutely horrible there. Full stop.
Can’t wait to get down there! Just sold my house in Alaska! The biggest thing is NOT to try and change Costa Rica. Stay out of politics. Leave their country and the way they run it to the Ticos.
Jesus you should be in politics in Canada. Love how we have to abide by a small countries customs when we move there but here in Canada immigrants do whatever they want and claim racism if you have an issue with it.
Hey I'm from Toronto Canada I left in October 20 2021. Just before Trudeau closed the flying doors. So glad I did. would love to connect to a fellow Canadians.
I am always laughing at people telling me NOT to go to Costa Rica because of the crime rate...I live in a part of Dortmund/Germany where nearly every house was robbed!
...yes, highly likely so. The part in which I live here is one of the richest of the entire city. Houses are sold here for more than 3.000.000 Euros. This attracts the worst folks during the dark hours...
This was a great interview and supper informative! We actually met Ricky and Lisa in Uvita a couple weeks ago. Super excited for all of you about the new real estate chancel.
18 years ago I sold the relatively little I had in Canada and moved to Costa Rica after coming down for a two week vacation. I' m still here. Battered and bruised, wiser(?) but generally happy with my second life here. Good luck with the Real Estate.. it's a tough dog eat dog roller coaster ride here.
@@raver581 above all make sure you have a good lawyer, no liens on the property or unpaid bills. A good lawyer will direct you safely through the process.
I like the video I thought of going there and visiting checking around maybe move there. I will have a heart problem with a mosquito situation in it stock I'm very allergic. Don't know what you do for with mosquitoes especially I think houses there don't have screens. That would kind of be like a deal-breaker for me not having in the screens. But I like all the greenery and trees and flowering tropical flowers I would like for you to do a video on the insects that are in Costa Rica.
Mario, it depends on what part of the country you decide to live at. There are some provinces much cooler and lower temps where the windows and doors are completely closed and others that aren't, good luck!!
I am looking to visit Costa Rica in about two months, in order to see if it would be a good fit for me to imigrate to from Canada. Your videos are extremely inspiring and and informatuonal. My views and life philosophy seem to be quite alligned and really resonate with many of the things that you talk about in your videos. I am seriously impressed with the great content you are producing. Thank you for the vaat amount of information that you are sharing.
I think this couple explained info very well. I'm in mid transition to do same ..sell all and move. I also have 2 big dogs and look forward to interview with them regarding experience they had moving their fur babies. Love your interviews...thank you
This Canadian can’t wait to move to Costa Rica and leave communist Canada. 3 to 5 years and I’m out of the rat race, selling everything and moving to either Costa Rica or somewhere in the Caribbean. Life in Canada sucks and this country has everything I’m looking for including freedom beaches the ocean, friendly people affordable living… Can’t wait! So much respect for this intelligent couple. Many people talk about it and never do it. Here you are living my dream💯
@@copperstar0982 I am fairly certain you would be severely disappointed within two years of moving to Canada! If you like 6-7 months of winter every year… 6 months of no sun, outrageous inflation, Getting robbed at gunpoint every two weeks by the Canadian government for 60% of your income and don't mind communism then you might be all right! This is not the same country it once was! I would highly recommend trying before buying
Anyone who follows Canadian affairs see how deeply corrupt it is. Even Brian Mulroney is part of the Swamp with the psychopath Trudeau. Glory be to Calgarians!!!
Just caught the video. Ricky and Lisa, welcome to Playa Hermosa! We own a home there and will be moving there fairly soon. Can't wait to meet you both! Pura Vida.
I havent finish the interview, I am living in Toronto right now, and we have plans to move there. How hard it is to get the permanent residence? I am Cuban, we scaped Fidel dictatorship, and as I can see, Trudeau wants to take that path.
One other thing. If the vehicle has cab filters, they could be plugged. My daughter's car had intermittent a/c and I changed the plugged cab filter and it is running 100%.
Hey friends. I need your help. Im Canadian, and my wife, my baby boy (13months) cant do the "rat race" anymore. Im tired and dont want to do this anymore. Especially with the mandates in Canada... ive lost faith in this country. Ive been to Costa Rica before. Spent a month traveling the pacific coast. LOVED IT! Pura Vida ❤
SERIOUSLY!!!! I’m that Calgary girl who is gonna do this ! Gonna make it happen ! Thanks guys for hitting it home for me enjoy yr choices you made yr not missing anything in Calgary trust me 😊
Employment - the sheer number of availible good paying jobs versus what you can find down south. Hard for most to make that dynamic work without having a ton of money ready.
After retiring I did the same thing ... and I don't regret it at all. As far as crime, just like in the States, it can happen anywhere at any time so you take precautions and don't flaunt your wealth.
@@TEN-perez Unfortunately I'm not joking. Victims include gringos as well as my Tico friends.... anyone with some time in the country will confirm this.... sorry if you found this insulting.... but it's unfortunately the truth. Love the country and the people.... too bad crime and law enforcement are an issue. Not so much robbery and violence.... but petty theft is an issue.... there's a reason for all the barred windows, barbed wire fences, and night guards.
@@imxploring reason is people like to feel safe specially in their houses, I'm not saying this is paradise and there's no robs here but come on bro so sorry but your comment about "national sport" is just not accurate, is offensive to the country and it has no sense at all compared a rob with a sport, im 35 years old and me or any of my family have been never robbed here but sadly there's bad people anywhere in the world, just as an example have you seen the channel called: Active Self Protection? you could learn some useful tips from it there's plenty information on the internet but people keeps losing their time in unrelevant stuffs
Hey! I’m from Nova Scotia, Canada. My fiancée and I are looking to move to Costa Rica and we would be interested in communicating with people who live there now as Canadian Citizens. Would you be able to lend a few generous recommendations or advice? Thanks, Zane
We just moved here from California 3 months ago and are looking at the area they're in. Currently in in Grecia. Soooo true about the driving in snow and driving in a storm, just as nuts!!!!
Great video. Can't wait to visit CR in the autumn. My just be the place for me to move to. Sounds like a great place. Thank you for sharing this interview.
Well done you two. My lady and I plan on doing the same. Grew up in Calgary then moved to Victoria 17yrs ago. We stayed for a month in Liberia which my dear friend referred to as the ghetto. I felt safer there then here. Hopefully once my work dies down a bit we will spend another month there looking at options. Again in Liberia but would like to met up. We are figuring Februaryish next year. Love the channel by the way
I need help i want to move there. But i want to stay and im wondering how to find work and bank account etc and how to go about getting a place to stay until i rent.
I've been looking at going to Costa Rica for 3 months from June-August of 2023, and have just been checking airbnb. The prices are about 1500 a month. I was shocked to hear that they're only paying 400 a month. Any advice on websites to check for rentals?
This was a great video. So informative. We are Canadians as well and about to retire. We love Costa Rica…we were just there for a month. My husband is ready to go but I am still on the fence…usual worries, kids, elderly parents etc. Anyway, can’t wait for the next video of Talking to Canadians…lol. Would love to connect with you and them as I have so many questions.
I need help getting my daughters and I out there from Portland OR. I have saved money but I don't know if its enough or if its for people who have 3 years of money saved?
Pretty sure if you go online they say you don't need a visa to go for 90 days , past 90 days you either need to have pension, or income of over $2500/month OR have 60k to deposit into a Costa Rican bank ( business plan helps too )
You need 2 years worth of money saved at $2500/month which works out to be about 60k. Not sure what employment is like there but if you were a digital nomad , or bought property to turn into a Bed and Breakfast etc you are Golden.
Ive wondered the same thing and I saw some vlogs about certaint cities where 1 bedroom apartments are $450/month , better off if you work online somehow im not sure what the actual work law is like....Probably need closer to 10-$15k saved though ...maybe look into the Workaway program and see if any places in COsta Rica have hosts.
Once you start earning in colones, you will realize nothing is cheap. You cannot keep comparing how much it costs to fix a car in the US or Canada and say it's cheaper here.
Great insights!! Just in time for me as well... I am in Edmonton and plan to fly south in mid-late October. I think it will be Playa del Carmen first as I have an old co-worker there with his wife whom I would like to hang with for awhile. they also got out in Jan. and come from Calgary... small world. I expect to 'visit' CR for a border run in Feb-Apr. Hope to see some of you, maybe, for a tour or some further insights. Cheers.
Собираюсь в Коста-Рику, из-за зимних месяцев и минимума солнечных дней. Хотелось бы узнать, как ваши собачки перенесли полёт, и во сколько обошлись билеты на них? Мои немного меньше, но тоже две)
We did the same thing this year except much older. Sold it all the farm in Ontario al our farm critters and everything we own after 50 plus yrs. Moved to Costa Rica March 2021 with 7 suitcases. That was it! Never been here before! Some friends and family think we are crazy some thing it is awesome. Pura Vida ;)
@@DoraKorz It has been quiet the Adventure! Just recently did our first border run. But would not change it for anything, We also have 7 beautiful Grandbabies eldest being 12 this year. Youngest is 3 but this is where we were meant to be . We love Costa Rica, I have travelled a lot in my past years. 22 of them being in Europe so living in a different country is not new to me. To my other half it is. I ask him! Are you home sick yet? lol....He does not miss Ontario and he certainly does not miss the rat race. Every day here in a new adventure and sometimes a hurdle. But we like challenges . ;) Pura Vida ;)
How can I get in touch with them? I am from Calgary too and I’ve looking for info about Costa Rica for a while. I would appreciate an email or something. By the way, it’s -37 Celsius (almost -40 F) today…
Thank you for sharing. I am seriously considering moving in Costa Rica. I went there four times and many places in the world, but it is my number one place on the planet. I will look into your channel. I’ll maybe see you some day.🥰🙏
They can donate their warm clothes to any institution or hospital.Also, their few places that are usually cooler: el cerro de la muerte, it’s old road to San Isidro del General or San Jose de la Montaña in Heredia. Volcán Poas it’s cooler too
Great interview Mike! I always enjoy these kind of videos. People sharing their experience. We are coming down to live from California to retire one more year! Is it really that hard to find a really nice place to rent that's furnished?
What about our Canadian health care? I’ve heard we can only leave for 5months before we lose it? I’m so interested to leave but scared to give up my health care for life…
It lapses when you’re gone but will restart three months after you get back to any province. Just get international coverage to cover the three months if you end up returning.
Hi Mike ! Looking forward to meet this people. Always watch your channel,and plan to move to Costa Rica . I live in Ontario work 11 hours every day. In 2023 gonna retire at 60 . I have never been to Costa Rica but have been to Panama , backpack travelling to Mexico and Peru .In 1988 I escaped from communist Poland . I spent 2 years in Munig Germany before coming to Canada . I use to make 5 dollars a month back then in Poland. I went to Rome Italy and can of pop in the vending machine was 2 dollars. So my dream of travelling from Poland was gone. Now I got many but don’t have much time for it . Vacation of two weeks in corporation is to short. Have also small rental business ,play organ in Catholic Church . I want to end that rat race. My main instrument I play is accordion. All the best for you and your friends !
Congrats and Bienvenidos Lisa ad Rick. I sold my house and everything in Bellingham WA 3 years ago, Brought my dogs, my kitchen for I'm a chef and a few pairs of shorts. Your my neighbors! I'm in Lagunas. And I'm a drummer! Hit me up. Pura Vida!
Hey Scott! We are just seeing this message now! Thanks for the welcome! Would love to connect with other musicians and possibly need a chef in the future too. I’ll find and add you on Facebook so we can connect!
I thought people couldn't be employees for three years? Or are they taking over the business? I know you can have your own business right away/make your own money but not be an employee..? Or am I wrong
I just watched this video I also live in Calgary Alberta and would love to make the move to somewhere tropical. I was just wondering if you don't mind me asking how much money do you think is reasonable to make this happen and do I have to buy a house or can I just rent?
I'm almost ready to come check this out, FINANCIALS R ALL IN PLACE 7 digits of Canadian money n a pension. Can u get content insurance over there for ur possessions.? N where do my wife n I go to check first for retires n buying a good property.? N who can we trust to help us along ,can u give me a email address to contact ya brother? Cheers!🇨🇦
"robbed" ? Patience, When is not if. Mommy's lil angels are everywhere. Daddy is escondito. Mommy lives with mommy at grannys house...... with two tias and un tio and 14 dogs. The dogs are chained. No problem
As soon as I have a 60k investment, id like to go for 3 months and see if its for me...33, unvaccinated, housekeeping background and also do reiki, reflexology, and make artisan soywax candles, i wanna learn plant medicine and have a retreat center one day....seems like a pipe dream, Ontario is a money pit and I would pray to go with a friend that speaks spanish so I can learn..
> unvaccinated Uh, most of the people in Costa Rica are vaccinated against COVID. Also you're not unvaccinated, you were vaccinated as a kid against many diseases in Canada.
This video of his bothered me to HELL because of that. Edit later, LET THE PEOPLE TALK unless they get stuck or are unclear. Like 5 points that just got lost because we didn't hear the full thought
Glad to know I'm not the only one. Rushing a bit Michael meant that there were stories that didn't get explored in enough depth. Maybe you're concerned about the length of the video; fine, fair enough, you could chop it into smaller vignettes, no?
Are there any white collar people that make the move? I'd be curious what the job market is like for someone in the medical or tech field that makes 200k+ in the US and decides to make the move.
Forget the auto brokers. There are a couple of great used car dealers in Santa Cruz. Very fair and honest. Really nice selection ranging from $5000-$20,000.
Agree! You’re interviewing people. Let them speak.
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Bet there's a lot more Canadians, now!!!!!!! Canada is not the country that it was 8 years ago. It has been turned into a nightmare. That's why people are fleeing.
Be aware Costa Rica law system encourages squatters. I have been fighting for my home for a year and the system have not help me at all. The system remove all owners rights and gives your home to the squatters. Contracts don’t have any value in this judicial system
I know. You are right. I interrupted too much. I'm working on it. my apologies. I am trying to do better. Thanx for calling me out.
It's OK for intimate conversations not so much for video interviews.
STOP GENTRIFICATION. Go back to your country please. Gringos, green go!
very humble of you for saying that, the world needs more humility in people!
Amazing! I’m Canadian (Ontario)
I just bought land in Costa Rica (rural) and can’t wait to start building my life in paradise…goodbye Canada…😊
have room for a sask guy?
I’m from Costa Rica and I’m thinking to emigrate to Canada at least for a couple of years, but when I see this kind of videos I feel lucky to live here, I can go to the beach, mountains, national parks and other beautiful places in just hours
lets trade citizenships! lol ..canada is going towards communism, avoid at all costs right now.
Did all these things. But in Victoria bc
@@bullishbear2686 Victoria is cold and miserable though, grew up in Toronto and now in St. Vincent with my family. I visited Victoria when I was younger, is horrible, filled with old people.
@@kal-os5391 wow what am oversimplification. Hope you don’t paint every place you see with such a broad brush or you’ll be just as miserable as beautiful Victoria BC
@@bullishbear2686 nothing you say will convince people to think Victoria is a great city. The place is constantly dark, rains a lot, miserable weather, lacks culture with so many old white people or university students. It's absolutely horrible there. Full stop.
Can’t wait to get down there! Just sold my house in Alaska!
The biggest thing is NOT to try and change Costa Rica. Stay out of politics. Leave their country and the way they run it to the Ticos.
You are very welcome pura vida
Jesus you should be in politics in Canada. Love how we have to abide by a small countries customs when we move there but here in Canada immigrants do whatever they want and claim racism if you have an issue with it.
@@luismora441 ¡Pura Vida! Starting construction on my house in Dec or Jan
@@soldotnaman hey that is good ,nice i wish you good luck on everything, I am going on July.
@@bullishbear2686 you realize "Canadians" are immigrants that killed the natives?
Hey I'm from Toronto Canada I left in October 20 2021. Just before Trudeau closed the flying doors. So glad I did. would love to connect to a fellow Canadians.
Hey you still in Costa Rica, How is it!?
I am always laughing at people telling me NOT to go to Costa Rica because of the crime rate...I live in a part of Dortmund/Germany where nearly every house was robbed!
Most likely the result of the folks your leader is letting into the country.
...yes, highly likely so. The part in which I live here is one of the richest of the entire city. Houses are sold here for more than 3.000.000 Euros. This attracts the worst folks during the dark hours...
I live in Ontario and my landlord steals my stuff.
Go to Detroit USA and you'll run to Costa Rica 😂😂
En todas partes hay criminales,solo hay que tener cuidado.
Thanks for sharing this great interview with Lisa and Ricky. It looks like they have the right attitude to create a wonderful life in Costa Rica. 😍
This was a great interview and supper informative! We actually met Ricky and Lisa in Uvita a couple weeks ago. Super excited for all of you about the new real estate chancel.
18 years ago I sold the relatively little I had in Canada and moved to Costa Rica after coming down for a two week vacation. I' m still here. Battered and bruised, wiser(?) but generally happy with my second life here. Good luck with the Real Estate.. it's a tough dog eat dog roller coaster ride here.
why are you battered and bruised?
Can you share what to watch out for in terms of real estate?
@@raver581 above all make sure you have a good lawyer, no liens on the property or unpaid bills. A good lawyer will direct you safely through the process.
Great video Michael! I always enjoy when you interview new people's experience moving there. It motivates me to move down there also
I like the video I thought of going there and visiting checking around maybe move there. I will have a heart problem with a mosquito situation in it stock I'm very allergic. Don't know what you do for with mosquitoes especially I think houses there don't have screens. That would kind of be like a deal-breaker for me not having in the screens. But I like all the greenery and trees and flowering tropical flowers I would like for you to do a video on the insects that are in Costa Rica.
Mario, it depends on what part of the country you decide to live at. There are some provinces much cooler and lower temps where the windows and doors are completely closed and others that aren't, good luck!!
Fantastic report as always thank you 😊❤️
I heard Costa Rica will welcome Canadians with open arms. I am very interested in moving there. Thanks for this video.
We are from Quebec, Costa Rica will certainly be part of our travels
Very great video Mike, I enjoy the interview. Nice great people. Que Viva Costa Rica.
I am looking to visit Costa Rica in about two months, in order to see if it would be a good fit for me to imigrate to from Canada. Your videos are extremely inspiring and and informatuonal. My views and life philosophy seem to be quite alligned and really resonate with many of the things that you talk about in your videos. I am seriously impressed with the great content you are producing. Thank you for the vaat amount of information that you are sharing.
thanx, i really appreciate that.😊
I think this couple explained info very well. I'm in mid transition to do same ..sell all and move. I also have 2 big dogs and look forward to interview with them regarding experience they had moving their fur babies. Love your interviews...thank you
This Canadian can’t wait to move to Costa Rica and leave communist Canada. 3 to 5 years and I’m out of the rat race, selling everything and moving to either Costa Rica or somewhere in the Caribbean. Life in Canada sucks and this country has everything I’m looking for including freedom beaches the ocean, friendly people affordable living… Can’t wait! So much respect for this intelligent couple. Many people talk about it and never do it. Here you are living my dream💯
I'm from Costa Rica i'm and want to move to Canada, it's so funny
@@copperstar0982 I am fairly certain you would be severely disappointed within two years of moving to Canada! If you like 6-7 months of winter every year… 6 months of no sun, outrageous inflation, Getting robbed at gunpoint every two weeks by the Canadian government for 60% of your income and don't mind communism then you might be all right! This is not the same country it once was! I would highly recommend trying before buying
Stay the hell away from us Gringo 😂😂😂 We don’t want you 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Anyone who follows Canadian affairs see how deeply corrupt it is. Even Brian Mulroney is part of the Swamp with the psychopath Trudeau. Glory be to Calgarians!!!
That’s my goal too! Every day I wake up hating everything here. In grind mode for the next 2 years and then hopefully never returning to Ottawa again!
Lots of people are realizing minimalism is the way to go.
Just caught the video. Ricky and Lisa, welcome to Playa Hermosa! We own a home there and will be moving there fairly soon. Can't wait to meet you both! Pura Vida.
Wonderful! What part of Hermosa are you near? Looking forward to it!
I havent finish the interview, I am living in Toronto right now, and we have plans to move there. How hard it is to get the permanent residence? I am Cuban, we scaped Fidel dictatorship, and as I can see, Trudeau wants to take that path.
I'm surprised how many people mention the Turd as a reason for leaving Canada
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I left canada 25 years ago.. Wked overseas and now living in kuala lumpur... Also a nice city.. Reasonable.. Lovely weather.. And people are nice.
One other thing. If the vehicle has cab filters, they could be plugged. My daughter's car had intermittent a/c and I changed the plugged cab filter and it is running 100%.
Evaporator will Ice up on any AC with limited airflow, coupled with prolonged use with no off time to defrost.
Hey friends. I need your help. Im Canadian, and my wife, my baby boy (13months) cant do the "rat race" anymore. Im tired and dont want to do this anymore. Especially with the mandates in Canada... ive lost faith in this country. Ive been to Costa Rica before. Spent a month traveling the pacific coast. LOVED IT! Pura Vida ❤
mandates here too. if you are leaving for only that reason, stay put.
@@markwadler2598 What are the mandates like there at the moment (2023)?
Great report Costa Rica need more people like you
SERIOUSLY!!!! I’m that Calgary girl who is gonna do this ! Gonna make it happen ! Thanks guys for hitting it home for me enjoy yr choices you made yr not missing anything in Calgary trust me 😊
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Employment - the sheer number of availible good paying jobs versus what you can find down south. Hard for most to make that dynamic work without having a ton of money ready.
After retiring I did the same thing ... and I don't regret it at all. As far as crime, just like in the States, it can happen anywhere at any time so you take precautions and don't flaunt your wealth.
Petty theft is a national sport in CR.... Lock your stuff up... be diligent and you can avoid most of the problem.
@@imxploring hope you're joking about the national sport cause as a tico that's little offensive 😇
@@TEN-perez Unfortunately I'm not joking. Victims include gringos as well as my Tico friends.... anyone with some time in the country will confirm this.... sorry if you found this insulting.... but it's unfortunately the truth.
Love the country and the people.... too bad crime and law enforcement are an issue. Not so much robbery and violence.... but petty theft is an issue.... there's a reason for all the barred windows, barbed wire fences, and night guards.
@@imxploring reason is people like to feel safe specially in their houses, I'm not saying this is paradise and there's no robs here but come on bro so sorry but your comment about "national sport" is just not accurate, is offensive to the country and it has no sense at all compared a rob with a sport, im 35 years old and me or any of my family have been never robbed here but sadly there's bad people anywhere in the world, just as an example have you seen the channel called: Active Self Protection? you could learn some useful tips from it there's plenty information on the internet but people keeps losing their time in unrelevant stuffs
I had a chance to meet those two... and they are so zen... really chill folks with amazing energy...
It was SO nice to meet you guys as well!! Wish we could have another chill visit with you guys in the future!
Hey! I’m from Nova Scotia, Canada. My fiancée and I are looking to move to Costa Rica and we would be interested in communicating with people who live there now as Canadian Citizens. Would you be able to lend a few generous recommendations or advice?
Thanks,
Zane
We just moved here from California 3 months ago and are looking at the area they're in. Currently in in Grecia. Soooo true about the driving in snow and driving in a storm, just as nuts!!!!
JUst a suggestion: when you ask a question let them answer it
yeah, I screwed this one up. Hoping they will come back so I can sit back and listen.
No it was a good interview, thanks for posting it
Great video. Can't wait to visit CR in the autumn. My just be the place for me to move to. Sounds like a great place. Thank you for sharing this interview.
Is there an update on these two? I'm also from Calgary and have been thinking long and hard about moving to Costa Rica permanently! 🇨🇦
Well done you two. My lady and I plan on doing the same. Grew up in Calgary then moved to Victoria 17yrs ago. We stayed for a month in Liberia which my dear friend referred to as the ghetto. I felt safer there then here. Hopefully once my work dies down a bit we will spend another month there looking at options. Again in Liberia but would like to met up. We are figuring Februaryish next year. Love the channel by the way
Pura vida!
Really? Victoria makes you feel a bit uneasy? Come on man!
I would be interested in how you got your dogs to Costa Rica?
I need help i want to move there. But i want to stay and im wondering how to find work and bank account etc and how to go about getting a place to stay until i rent.
Be very welcome! 🇨🇷💕🇨🇦
I've been looking at going to Costa Rica for 3 months from June-August of 2023, and have just been checking airbnb. The prices are about 1500 a month. I was shocked to hear that they're only paying 400 a month. Any advice on websites to check for rentals?
Hey Michael, any update on them?
Guess we got the update... sad
My wife and I live in USA. I'm from Russia and she's from costa rica "Island", and I experience tica time every time we leave the house. 🤦♂️😅
Island?
LOL I've learned from my tica wife, tico time is leave the house at the set time the appointment is for....
Young couples are lucky to go out to Uvita. We older people want to be around San José Because of convenience and amenities that are hard to give up.
This was a great video. So informative. We are Canadians as well and about to retire. We love Costa Rica…we were just there for a month. My husband is ready to go but I am still on the fence…usual worries, kids, elderly parents etc. Anyway, can’t wait for the next video of Talking to Canadians…lol. Would love to connect with you and them as I have so many questions.
Where did you film this video, Michael?
D'Angelo's house up by the volcano. We have other videos about this property
@@TravelCostaRicaNOW OK. I will look at some of your other videos.
As always great job!
Are you getting close to your 1 year interview? Looking forward to seeing it
Are Ricky and Lisa still in Cost Rica?
We are :) you can follow me and Ricky at @lisalovesturquesa
Free Canada, get rid if Trudeau. If that dictator is not removed, we will also move from Canada.
I need help getting my daughters and I out there from Portland OR. I have saved money but I don't know if its enough or if its for people who have 3 years of money saved?
Pretty sure if you go online they say you don't need a visa to go for 90 days , past 90 days you either need to have pension, or income of over $2500/month OR have 60k to deposit into a Costa Rican bank ( business plan helps too )
You need 2 years worth of money saved at $2500/month which works out to be about 60k. Not sure what employment is like there but if you were a digital nomad , or bought property to turn into a Bed and Breakfast etc you are Golden.
Like could i make it and find a place to rent and a job before i run out of the money i took with me...im taking about 5 to 6 thousand canadian.
Ive wondered the same thing and I saw some vlogs about certaint cities where 1 bedroom apartments are $450/month , better off if you work online somehow im not sure what the actual work law is like....Probably need closer to 10-$15k saved though ...maybe look into the Workaway program and see if any places in COsta Rica have hosts.
Once you start earning in colones, you will realize nothing is cheap. You cannot keep comparing how much it costs to fix a car in the US or Canada and say it's cheaper here.
Costa Rica has territorial tax. You can live off dividends earned in another country in a different currency.
What would be your capital to live off of dividends?
Great insights!! Just in time for me as well... I am in Edmonton and plan to fly south in mid-late October. I think it will be Playa del Carmen first as I have an old co-worker there with his wife whom I would like to hang with for awhile. they also got out in Jan. and come from Calgary... small world. I expect to 'visit' CR for a border run in Feb-Apr. Hope to see some of you, maybe, for a tour or some further insights. Cheers.
Where are these guys now? Id love to hear the update
Can one person live in Costa Rica for under $1,150.00 USD? If so, what parts of Costa Rica?
Amazing, I just sold my house in Airdrie in hopes of pursuing this dream in the next couple years!
Do Ricky and Lisa have contacts to be able to message them? I am planning on moving to Costa Rica in June
the GREAT DICTATOR J.T is correct me and all my friends are leaving or considering strongly
Собираюсь в Коста-Рику, из-за зимних месяцев и минимума солнечных дней.
Хотелось бы узнать, как ваши собачки перенесли полёт, и во сколько обошлись билеты на них? Мои немного меньше, но тоже две)
We did the same thing this year except much older. Sold it all the farm in Ontario al our farm critters and everything we own after 50 plus yrs. Moved to Costa Rica March 2021 with 7 suitcases. That was it! Never been here before! Some friends and family think we are crazy some thing it is awesome.
Pura Vida ;)
Wow I’m so jealous
@@DoraKorz It has been quiet the Adventure! Just recently did our first border run. But would not change it for anything, We also have 7 beautiful Grandbabies eldest being 12 this year. Youngest is 3 but this is where we were meant to be . We love Costa Rica, I have travelled a lot in my past years. 22 of them being in Europe so living in a different country is not new to me. To my other half it is. I ask him! Are you home sick yet? lol....He does not miss Ontario and he certainly does not miss the rat race. Every day here in a new adventure and sometimes a hurdle. But we like challenges . ;)
Pura Vida ;)
Wow! We are from Saskatchewan and thinking of doing what you just did. Inspiring to read this today.
@@randyparton5451 Only on this earth one time! No 2nd chances. Live life now if you can no matter where you're paradise may be!
Pura Vida!
Where did you settle. We are thinking Nosara as we have a 3 yr old and 4 month old :) But it is very expensive
Lisa planning a hair salon?
I do moving to Costa Rica from Miami, Florida
Cool couple! Has Lisa quit hairstyling all together?
How can I get in touch with them? I am from Calgary too and I’ve looking for info about Costa Rica for a while. I would appreciate an email or something. By the way, it’s -37 Celsius (almost -40 F) today…
Thank you for sharing. I am seriously considering moving in Costa Rica. I went there four times and many places in the world, but it is my number one place on the planet. I will look into your channel. I’ll maybe see you some day.🥰🙏
Was there an actual 1 year up?
That's interesting, I was discussing Costa Rica w/ my hair dresser at Young and St. Clair yesterday 😅🎉 nice
How are they? Any update? It's been 7 months :)
I LOVE your table. What is the material it is made of? Was it expensive?
They can donate their warm clothes to any institution or hospital.Also, their few places that are usually cooler: el cerro de la muerte, it’s old road to San Isidro del General or San Jose de la Montaña in Heredia. Volcán Poas it’s cooler too
Great interview Mike! I always enjoy these kind of videos. People sharing their experience. We are coming down to live from California to retire one more year! Is it really that hard to find a really nice place to rent that's furnished?
How do we relocate do you have advice?
What about our Canadian health care? I’ve heard we can only leave for 5months before we lose it? I’m so interested to leave but scared to give up my health care for life…
It lapses when you’re gone but will restart three months after you get back to any province. Just get international coverage to cover the three months if you end up returning.
@@timlund3401 awesome, thanks for the info 👌
Taking dogs to Costa Rica- we need a video!
@@travelcostaricanow please can you do an update with this couple?
Hi Mike ! Looking forward to meet this people. Always watch your channel,and plan to move to Costa Rica . I live in Ontario work 11 hours every day. In 2023 gonna retire at 60 . I have never been to Costa Rica but have been to Panama , backpack travelling to Mexico and Peru .In 1988 I escaped from communist Poland . I spent 2 years in Munig Germany before coming to Canada . I use to make 5 dollars a month back then in Poland. I went to Rome Italy and can of pop in the vending machine was 2 dollars. So my dream of travelling from Poland was gone. Now I got many but don’t have much time for it . Vacation of two weeks in corporation is to short. Have also small rental business ,play organ in Catholic Church . I want to end that rat race. My main instrument I play is accordion. All the best for you and your friends !
Saludos from tejas
Hi, do you have a video with single moms with their children relocation?
Honestly is it worth it post covid if your just doing snow bird season will be living in cost rica high season
Are you planning on opening or getting a salon.?
I have a small salon set up in our home right now but we are doing lots of online work at the moment so happy to just keep busy :)
Congrats and Bienvenidos Lisa ad Rick. I sold my house and everything in Bellingham WA 3 years ago, Brought my dogs, my kitchen for I'm a chef and a few pairs of shorts. Your my neighbors! I'm in Lagunas. And I'm a drummer! Hit me up. Pura Vida!
Hey Scott! We are just seeing this message now! Thanks for the welcome! Would love to connect with other musicians and possibly need a chef in the future too. I’ll find and add you on Facebook so we can connect!
I thought people couldn't be employees for three years? Or are they taking over the business? I know you can have your own business right away/make your own money but not be an employee..? Or am I wrong
How can we contact this couple for some insights? Thank you
I just watched this video I also live in Calgary Alberta and would love to make the move to somewhere tropical. I was just wondering if you don't mind me asking how much money do you think is reasonable to make this happen and do I have to buy a house or can I just rent?
Whats the lwest i need to buy a decent ocean front or near the ocean place
I'm almost ready to come check this out, FINANCIALS R ALL IN PLACE 7 digits of Canadian money n a pension. Can u get content insurance over there for ur possessions.? N where do my wife n I go to check first for retires n buying a good property.? N who can we trust to help us along ,can u give me a email address to contact ya brother? Cheers!🇨🇦
I’m on my way too! Canadian all the way!
Im from Canada, how is the bud down there lol?
👌mines good. from Canada🤣🤣
What is the name of the broker for car that you mentioned? 😊 thanks
Welcome to CR Canada. Mike you should def go back.lol
"robbed" ? Patience, When is not if. Mommy's lil angels are everywhere. Daddy is escondito.
Mommy lives with mommy at grannys house...... with two tias and un tio and 14 dogs. The dogs are chained. No problem
As soon as I have a 60k investment, id like to go for 3 months and see if its for me...33, unvaccinated, housekeeping background and also do reiki, reflexology, and make artisan soywax candles, i wanna learn plant medicine and have a retreat center one day....seems like a pipe dream, Ontario is a money pit and I would pray to go with a friend that speaks spanish so I can learn..
> unvaccinated
Uh, most of the people in Costa Rica are vaccinated against COVID. Also you're not unvaccinated, you were vaccinated as a kid against many diseases in Canada.
Let them finish speaking
I agree... When he does an interview he should let THEM speak.
This video of his bothered me to HELL because of that. Edit later, LET THE PEOPLE TALK unless they get stuck or are unclear. Like 5 points that just got lost because we didn't hear the full thought
Glad to know I'm not the only one. Rushing a bit Michael meant that there were stories that didn't get explored in enough depth.
Maybe you're concerned about the length of the video; fine, fair enough, you could chop it into smaller vignettes, no?
Some of us are trying to actually listen to the answers and not hear the interviewer talk non stop.
If anyone can give me a few tios or contacts or where to look etc id truly appreciate it.
does anybody know private airlines that flies to Costa Rica from Canada for unvaccinated
FreedomAirlines I think was...
Where did your famous coffee mug go man?!!!!
Are there any white collar people that make the move? I'd be curious what the job market is like for someone in the medical or tech field that makes 200k+ in the US and decides to make the move.
Real estate channel? What,where?
Forget the auto brokers. There are a couple of great used car dealers in Santa Cruz. Very fair and honest. Really nice selection ranging from $5000-$20,000.
A/C probably needs to be recharged!
wassup?? a years notice??? a year? what!?
Yes, when you go to a foreign country, you have to follow their mandates.
Holy shit dude let them talk lol
Agree! You’re interviewing people. Let them speak.
Bet there's a lot more Canadians, now!!!!!!! Canada is not the country that it was 8 years ago. It has been turned into a nightmare. That's why people are fleeing.
very true. more than half of the attendees at the Relocation Retreat are from Canada
Be aware Costa Rica law system encourages squatters. I have been fighting for my home for a year and the system have not help me at all. The system remove all owners rights and gives your home to the squatters. Contracts don’t have any value in this judicial system