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Expertise
I am a Costa Rican and I lived in Costa Rica up until six years ago, when I moved to the United States. I can answer general questions about Costa Rica, like "is it O.K. to drink tap water?" "do I need special vaccinations?", "what kind of transportation is available to go to the beach?", "what if I lose my passport?", "where can I go shopping?", "where is the American Embassy located", etc. Sorry, I cannot answer questions about surfing. I can answer questions in English, Spanish and French.
Experience in the area
I used to have a website about Costa Rica and I have volunteered with Allexperts for several years.
Education/Credentials
B.A. in General Studies
Professional Translator
What do you like about this subject?
I love the beaches and the rainforests, the mountains and all the natural beauty of Costa Rica.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to help people who are looking for information about Costa Rica that they cannot find anywhere else.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Costa Rica is about the size of West Virginia in the United States.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Did you know that Costa Rica doesn't have an army?
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| darbi | 03/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for taking the time ..... |
| Deborah Viramontes | 08/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Muchas gracias por su respuesta. Me ayudo ..... |
| Ellen | 07/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANK YOU!!! Luna is terrific, and she's ..... |
| E | 07/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 10+++++ Luna's answers ..... |
| E | 07/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | A very helpful, very fast response!! THANK ..... |
Recent Answers from Luna Nueva
2012-04-13 Costa Rican status:
Hi Rolando, You would not be considered a resident because to be a resident you need to reside in Costa Rica. Depending on your age, you could become a Costa Rican citizen (and keep your American citizenship
2011-12-03 Moving to Costa Rica:
Hi William, I would need more information to be able to answer your question about the dual citizenship. Do you live in CR? Have you ever lived there? Are you or your wife Costa Rican? About
2011-07-28 shipping a motorcycle:
Hola Deborah, Tiene razón, es difícil conseguir información sobre este tema, pero le voy a dar tres links que creo van a ser útiles: 1. Me parece que el puerto de salida más cercano a ustedes es
2011-06-30 acupuncture law:
Hi Laura, My guess is that it's either the medical board (Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos) or the Department of Health (Ministerio de Salud) that regulate Acupuncture in Costa Rica. Here are their
2011-03-04 Re: Obtaing Citizenship in Costa Rica:
Hi April, Wow, you're leaving in June already? June is around the corner and becoming a resident is not that easy! Anyway, I guess the simplest way to explain all this to you is by giving you the
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