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Tucker Comstock

Costa Rica

On Vacation
returns 08/20/2012

Expertise

Can answer any questions about Costa Rica from perspective of a resident - weather, driving times/distances, things to see and things to avoid, what you should be nervous about and what is really not a problem, except in your head. I have lots of experience with government regulation, banking, property ownership, legal structures, insurance issues, employing people.

Experience in the area

Resident of Costa Rica. Operating a business in Costa Rica sine 1991. Designer and publisher of technical information on Costa Rica travel. Experienced world traveler, so have grasp of travel standards required by many types of people

Publications

OUTSIDE Magazine, BALLOONING Journal,

Education/Credentials

Bachelors degree, University of Colorado Masters, University of Michigan Commercial balloon pilot (flown balloons in 20 countries)

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Keisha	02/19/12	9	10	10
Tracy	06/01/11	10	10	10	Excellent answer on part of my question .....
richard	05/08/11	10	10	10	Yes you are correct-Things do not get .....
Carlos	10/14/10	8	9	10
Steve	09/05/10	10	10	10	Excellent, thanks for this answer.

Recent Answers from Tucker Comstock

2011-06-01 attitude toward expats:

I live "above" Turrialba, in countryside. Small houses rent from $190-$350/month farther up the mountain -- the more remote from public transport, the cheaper. $2000/month works IF YOU HAVE NO VEHICLE

2011-06-01 attitude toward expats:

My neighbors know nothing of finance... dollar strength vs colones or vs. wan (China currency). They know I have money because I have land and a car, but I am not a "financial mogol", just a neighbor

2011-05-29 attitude toward expats:

Dear Tracy, I AM who you HOPE to be. I know I will always stick out, but I also know I will always be a respected member of my local community, and my neighbors will take care of me as I have helped

2011-04-24 pensionado:

So sorry for delayed response -- I have been out of contact with internet for 2 weeks. My residency ("inversionista" -- investor) took 3 years to complete -- AFTER I had all documents mentioned above

2010-11-02 Customs tariffs, etc.:

My experience is ONLY with Juan Santamaria airport in San Jose. If you arrive after 6 PM there is rarely a duty inspector present; before 6 PM if you exit with lots of people in line then they will ook

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