❌❌ WORST Thing Living in Costa Rica
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- Опубликовано: 7 янв 2013
- TONS of Costa Rica Travel INFO & VIDEOS at TravelCostaRicaNow.com Hey Everyone! So, my personal PET PEEVE living in Costa Rica.... I hate this shit..... BUT let me be clear,,,I LOVE COSTA RICA.....so please, don't go there...Just CHECK out the video and see what I thing the WORST thing is about living in Costa Rica.
I figured you were going to say the worst part was they only make T-shirts in women's size.
his shirts from nicaragua
What's that suppose to mean? he just chose that size
lol, I was thinking the same thing
hahaha that was funny
Awesome counter-argument...
You just described my beautiful country as it is. Like you said, it is a nice place but it also has downsides. Anyway, I think this was an honest and respectful review.
+Pablo Lopez Thanx for taking the time to comment. Appreciate it.
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I went to the Osa Peninsula in 2012 and really used your advice. What I love best is the personality - you guys seem like the nicest, most honest, and most generous people. Thanks!
You are welcome...and thank-you for the nice words- totally appreciated.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. I really appreciate your perspective.
appreciate the time you take to educate...well done!
Love your Clips, Have practically watched all of them !! You pretty much sum up every possible question a newcomer has on their mind ! I feel that I already live over there and with your advice it has made me feel even more relaxed about "those expectations" I may have. I certainly do know what you mean when it comes to all the ABC'S, red tape and all the bureaucracy, trying livin in the Middle East :):) Thank you for doing this, it is highly appreciated and please don't stop, cos even when I get over there am still gonna keep tuning in !! Brilliant !!
WOW,,,thanx so much for the nice words and comments glad our videos have been somewhat helpful. Don't see stopping anytime soon.
Love your videos, so informative, we are planning on visiting there next yr.
Mike I don"t know if you remember before the internet but you had to go on sites where people just wrote things, I used to subscribe to international living, i would hear of horror stories from expats properties being taken over by the locals and such. Now I am getting close to retirement and love watching your and expats videos, you are providing a great service for anyone who is thinking of going to Costa Rica. so Thank You so much for all the great information you provide.
Hey Pablo, thanx so much for the nice words and comments and double thx for taking the time to say, much appreciated.
Hey, great video. I really enjoy watching your videos. They're really informative. I really appreciate your insight. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the information.
Tell us about the weather in winter?
Hi Michael and D'Angelo. Been watching your videos warning about pitfalls in Costa Rica. Much appreciated since I tend to look for what can go wrong when making a decision about doing something new. Since you are still there and love so many things about Costa Rica do you have a video describing the things you like?
Much thanks on the heads up about so many things in Costa Rica.
I am coming to Costa Rica to look at a beautiful property. Already committed to coming even if I don't buy it. I emailed Will about it. Hope he is still there and giving advice.
Michael, you make the videos very entertaining.
I like your honest perspective about Costa Rica, continue educating people!
Going on 12 years in CR... Took me 5 years to get my residency and so I definitely understand where you are coming from. Keep up the great work on these vids.
Thanx,,appreciate you taking the time to say...
Great info -- and yes, not getting the expectations you thought were going to happen would but the heck out o me too!
watched a few of your vids, great job! it feels like I'm going away with more than I came with. The wife and I were in CR a couple of years ago on a "teaching" educational vacation and loved the country and its people. But, I think I'm understanding the difference between living there and visiting.
Michael-you hit the proverbial nail on the head!!! I really like the way you patiently described it. I experienced that many times and noticed that it seems to be "comfort zone" for many Ticos. Where are you guys...near Chepe?
+Stephen Albertson thanx for being nice. Most folks hammer me on this video, so much appreciated. 2 1/2 hours away, La Fortuna.
Peace, brother. It definitely helps. CR sounds like just the place for me, especially after a stress-filled day at my dead-end job. Gotta convince the wife however, and get rid of all the excess baggage. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks, and I hope you keep posting.
Thank you for this video..I enjoyed it...Don't worry about these negative people.
We are moving down next year! Thanks for the info!:)
+Jennerrella you are very welcome. good luck
+SteveEve absolutely correct observation! That's where " friends " come in! I'm tica living in USA for 50 years and seems like I can't get anything done unless I have " friends" help me out ! I'm returning to CR to retire and love your honest insights!
Amazing videos buddy. You describe our country just as it is. I really feel that you have made a very admirable attempt at adapting to our culture. Feel forever welcome here, this is your country as well. ☺
+Fabian Thanx, much appreciated.
you two are the best at making videos of Costa Rica. The videos are very informative and complete
Great videos Michael! I haven't been to C.R. since 1978, and I was born in Limon of a gringo father and tica mother. But now at close to 67, I'm thinking of retiring in C.R. In my case I have dual citizenship, so there will be benefits even though I never worked down there., as I left with my family back in 1961. All I know is that I need a change from living in O.C. California. On those occasions that I have to take the 5 freeway, I ask myself that there must be something better, and I think Puerto Viejo, Cahuita and Manzanillo, and how nice it would be to live there.
FROM CALIFORNIA, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, VERY CLEARLY, VERY HONEST TOO, Thank for share all this video, you are a Professional. i appreciate all your afford to share all this videos with us. God Bless You. Beautiful Costa Rica my Friend. Enjoy.
Thanx Carlos, totally appreciate the nice words/comments and for taking the time to say. It means a lot.
I don't like rainy season on Monteverde mountain. It don't seem to like me either. But I think I may just stay here forever. Love this mountain and the Ticos.
Thanks for your non sugar coat approach. It is always better to have an appraisal that says what it is rather than the dreamscape. I expect the view of what there is. It just makes sense to me that there might be a few splinters sliding down the banister. Even after all the time there you still have rough patches.
100% agreed with you , I’m costarican and I live in the states, thanks for you vidrios love it
I appreciate your honesty and how real you are about the living situation in Costa Rica. It’s still sounds like a great place to live to me
Thanks for your honest opinions that people might need to consider before moving there.
omg ur so funny...any i love your insight and tips for costa rica...that kind of stuff bothers me too...i need to know what to be prepared for..but thanks for posting these videos they are great!
I was just providing a shortcut. I agree, these guys are great. I appreciate all their videos.
Your videos are a breath of fresh air. I've lived here for 8 months and you absolutely paint the most realistic picture of the country for people that don't want to live in a "resort community".
Than james. Appreciate you taking the time to say.
I have watched so many videos about Costa Rica and Panama and I really appreciate the ones that don't "sugar coat". I think I am ready for the differences from the states. And I am finally on my way. Things are really looking up for me too. My friend Hazel, in San Jose, just purchased property for her newest project and I am going to live on the property and help with it. I will be leaving my beloved Texas to find a new love in Costa Rica on April 1. Wow! It's finally happening. It may be a while before I get around to coming to La Fortuna to see y'all but I will get there eventually. I'll stay in touch and let y'all know how things are going.
never ever buy/own property in a foreign country. u can lose it ALL OVERNITE. their reasons make no sense an neither do they.
Lots of great information. Thank you
Ignore the negative talk, I enjoy your videos and THEY are ONE of the TOOLS I have been using to prepare myself mentally for my 6month journey in October 2017. We need to know the positive and the negative as there is two sides to every topic.
Yes i agree with you when you say we need to know the positive and the negative as there is two sides to every topic. My name is Morris i will like to know you more if you don't mind
Nice video. What you mention about the number one thing you don´t like is common to everyone including Ticos. I would also add that type of situations is mainly with governmental entities including state-owned utilities. Thanks.
You guys do great videos... Thanks...
Thank you. Good honest video.
You're welcome Aristotle and thanx for you contribution to humanity. It should be more appreciated ;)
I love all his videos, he tells the way it is, very honest advice and suggestions. My husband and I thought about moving there one day, which we have never traveled there before. After watching Mike's videos, I changed my mind. I am very black and white person, I would not fit in well living in a country with so many gray areas. Especially this clip taking about the worst thing bothering Mike, it bothers me most as well, I can't stand it! So I really appreciate Mike's tell truth videos, really save my money and time. However, we still plan to travel one day. Thank you Mike for doing such a great job, appreciate it!
That was actually very fair, Thanks for the info.
As a Costa Rican, I really understand your point sir. Basically, any tramit that you might need to do here, takes forever, even to us costa ricans. If you need a tramit that only a lawyer can do, it's even worst. The concept of efficiency here doesn't exist. That's why many of the infrastructure takes so many years to be build (constructing a street here for better traveling from the capital to the beach took 9 YEARS). The problem is that most costa ricans have so mediocre way of thinking that they don't even complain about it, they got used to it. If you complain they either get mad or just complain like in a facebook page and don't take serious action about it. ***** have you ever try to express this information on costa rican media or in u.s media? Here people only wants to hear the international media say that this is the happiest country on earth and that the education compared with other central american countries is better blah blah but they don't really like when the country is criticized. Now that I think about it, they wont even bother to care about it. That's what really sucks of here...
I'm from the English Caribbean. I think this is a problem for the entire region. it's extremely irritating and i hate it! Just asking for a plumber to come to check something in your home is a hassle and he might take an entire week to come. Don't mention anything with the government... that alone is a nightmare!
Very good point, and that is why I am always grateful for that complete ahole in front of me that screams and yells at people when things aren't done right. I'm not like that, but I'm glad somebody else is, because these people keep corporations on their toes. They make them accountable. I'm thinking -- if that guy wasn't such an ahole, I'd be forced to do it. Always a positive spin! :)
Hey Michael and D'Angelo I have learned a lot watching your videos. You showed us a $300 apartment except for no kitchen that would work for me. Are there apts. in that price range with a real kitchen sink and stove and refrig, no just the sink and counter I can deal w/ a hot plate & microwave. Thank you.
+john brownlee a fully furnished kitchen would probably be more than 300..... but you just have to look around. lots of variables.
+TravelCostaRicaNow.com I'm Retired and looking to relocate ,,, what are your cheapest pricing for housing down there,,,, thanks i'm Mike too
That actually would be stressful for me too . I'm the type of guy that does a,b,c and d and expects a definite outcome . I can accept a twist here and there but for plans to go in an opposite direction would drive me nuts !
I absolutely appreciate your perspective and truth. I dislike sugarcoating. I lived half of my life in Germany ( we don't sugarcoat anything ) and the other half in the USA. I want to live the last half in Costa Rica. The last point that stresses you out the most, oh boy. I'm German, and we are even more ABCD oriented. But I have adjusted to the USA, which was very hard for me in the beginning. I will adjust again. Looking forward to visiting next year.
I have been visiting costa rica for years now and one thing i have noticed is that the driving time and distances are underestimated but I love the place will move there in a few years
My wife and I are thinking of retiring there how do we find out what we need and where are the safest areas
Am considering a move in the next 5 years, not to retire but to relocate my film scoring business to a more low-key environment. 90% of my work is via the internet, so as long as I can find a solid connection, I can work from anywhere. Your vids (I'm about 1/3 of the way thru them) have been a un-biased, informative wealth of help. Thank you!
Hey Mike Would you happen to know Jack and Donna Osborne? The Osbornes have lived in CR for more than 20 years, based around Flamingo Beach area?
Great videos! My wife and I have been living here in Costa Rica for about 6 months now and have been trying to buy a business almost the entire time. The 1st venture didn't go through so we are on to the next as of 3 weeks ago. We have learned the hard way all the things you talk about in these videos. Lol, and a lot of them make me laugh! If you can't step back and laugh about it, you probably wont make it here. Like you said, I love this place, it just takes a minute to adjust.
Did you get a business? Are you still in CR?
You are absolutely right, I am from Costa Rica and it bugs me so, so much, doing anything here is a nightmare, from going to the bank, renewing your drivers license, immigration, etc. My husband is from the states so you can just imagine how much it bothers him certain things, you just have to learn to live with it and go with the flow, sometimes are better than others and when you least expect it you will have a good day. It´s a shame that some people get offended when all you are saying is the truth, no place is perfect, everywhere there is flaws. But as much as there are negative things, there are also amazing things and I will tell you one thing, I LOVE COSTA RICA!
I'm a tico and I hate this aswell, costarican bureaucracy is a towering 9 headed monstruosity, so arbitrary, unpredictable and many times utterly pointless.
And you said it a LOT better than I did.
Michael, Thank you very much for these videos. I really enjoy learning about Costa Rica. I have a question for you, maybe you can do a video for me? Right now in America there is a huge gun debate. There are talks about major gun bans. For people wanting to move to Costa Rica, what are the laws about civilians with firearms?
You are very helpful!
GREAT PRESENTATION,
muy mas mananas? mas semanas!!
"Just hang loose,
Just have fun,
sittin on the beach,
lyin' in the sun....
DON'T try and fight it-
It ain't no use,
cause when you're a Tico
Just-Hang-Loose!"
...good info. I left Vegas too. Oregon has been decent, but grey AND cold is a whammy.
I am famous for a manana-attitude myself, but that kind of run around is frustrating. I heard of a Panama situation where an older expat rented and a local brought food and cleaned up some! Got that in CR also??
Man I absolutely believe you! I am from Panama which is same shit... Keep doing the good job...bless
It's been my experience from other places around the world that this state of confusion (never knowing the correct way) benifits the proprietor or law inforcer. Since nothing is in writing, the process (whatever your doing) can change depending on the individuals wealth, health or social status. For instnce, you will see natives performing traffic violations time and again but if a gringo slips up the officer will want payment on the spot.
enforcer / you're
How about a few videos regarding the good and great things about Costa Rico?
HEY MIKE PURA VIDA, MEN YOUR RIGHT, what I like the best is that THE FOOD IS BETTER YOU EAT MORE HEATHER
I love your videos Allan
I´m a Costa Rican and I agree with you !! Things are never clear enough!
cool. doesn't happen to often... ;)
Im moving back to costa rica and would like to meet you guys and get some advice. What would be the best way to do this?
Your Costa Rica videos are very informative and I do appreciate all the info you provide. One thing that bothers me is identifying a Tico and a Nicaraguan. I find that Tico's are very friendly and helpful, yet sometimes just the opposite for a Nicaraguan. Is there an easy way to tell which is which before engaging a conversation? Thanks.
great video, very honest
worse thing is the fer-de-lance, if it bites the bite spot experiences serious necrosis (meaning the cells die) you have to watch were you walk at night
Great story and so true but apparently you haven't ever had to deal with the Motor Vehicle Dept. in the State of Florida...LOL! A minimum of two trips to get anything done. I look at it as pre-training for Costa Rica for me!
What are some things to do there? I know it's nice weather but what about nasty bugs mosq etc etc
I am Costa Rican I agree thanks man Good point !!!
Thanx for taking the time to say.
Michael, you mentioned residency in Costa, is it true that you must invest 200k into the country before you can gain residency? And if what type of investments qualify??... Ps lovin ur channel!!
Lol the whole time concept thing applies for El Salvador too hahaha. No ones in a rush to do anything there
yeah i nearly went crazy trying to figure out how to use the postal system...... or if CR has a postal system im still not quite sure.
I so appreciate your candid views on CR. Too bad that some of your Tica readers can't understand the purpose behind them. You're OBVIOUSLY not mean-spirited, or trying to criticize the people there. But you are merely speaking truthfully about the culture and the people and the way of life there. Just because you are being "informative" doesn't mean that you are slamming the Costa Rican country. I for one appreciate GREALY that you're taking time to teach us what you have learned. So to the readers that are badmouthing you... "if you don't like what this man says, don't watch his videos!!!"
Seems like the lulling pulse of living in a tropical paradise has that effect on most island dwellers in that they become too laid back to the point where it effects their ability to do business in an impeccable and timely fashion. Bummer.
Great content
what part do you live in? What do you think coast of living is 2 bed room 2 adults one kid?
Forgot to say, that I love that you present the good and the bad :-) Its better that way.
Once again, nice comment, I´m totally agrees. It is worst when you are living in a foreign country. And it pretty the same for anyone else living in a foreign country.
So what’s the way around these problems you mention?
Thanks for what you're doing! I'm an American who is now French, also, and it's hard to get definitive, comprehensive information (so I do clips here and on Dailymotion). This is a different legal & banking system -- nothing can be assumed. Not marriage, not real estate, nothing! And despite what "they" say, things are not necessarily uniform, and they LIE, also! They do! But I found the same thing back in the States! Uprated. My best to you!
Hello friend, it looks like you know my country very well, very good comments on Costa Rica (for a gringo) lol.
Pura Vida
thanx for saying.
hahaha! I´m a tico and I also have to deal with that! I´m not proud of that but it makes laugh just because is something you gotta learn to live with if you're in CR. I love my Country! ;)
Michael, where are you from in the states? I am a Virgo… like ducks in a row, but from LA where that is normal. Normal in big cities. Small towns, not so much. Maybe the people who, as you say, "go with the flow" are from smaller communities?
Lol, love how you call out the folks who are challenging how YOU make YOUR videos...didn't they come to your site, for information? Silly isn't it? Living in 'Paradise' also requires you to work...maybe not the dreadful 9-5 you would have in the states, but you DO work - That is, if you would like to eat, sleep, poop, in peace! Thumbs up on your advice, tips, and REAL-ness. Best wishes on living in Paradise!
Hey Michael Alan, where did you get that cool shirt? Be careful cause on the shirt it said: Nicaragua. Lots of Ticos don't like Nicas and that's unfortunately. I have been there in Costa Rica a few times and I have experienced that first hand. Last time I was in La Fortuna was back in 1993. 3 years ago I went to Costa Rica but could not go to La Fortuna. You guys live in a nice place surrounded by nature.
hi i have watched several of your videos and you seem to know what is going on there. my question is what are the drug laws as far as cannabis consumption. if ilegal do they inforce the law with a heavy hand or is it live and let live
Actually we have a 'drug' video. Pot doesn't seem to be much of a deal here unless you're selling it.... small amounts aren't normally a problem, at least that's what we hear ;). Coke is a different thing.....
True that! Think tico style... Hospital visit, take the whole day off, prepare youreself with snacks and have all your docs ready with you. Driver license could take entire day at el CONAVI. Bank, from 10 min up to 3 hrs, RITEVE only with appoiments, 10min up to 1 hr. And pretty much most of the gov. intitutions can take hours and hours for you to get serv. Point is take one day off for something that can be done in minutes in the USA..
Didn't you own or run a hotel just off the strip in Jaco back in the late 90s ?
I own a finca in Costa Rica and love the country. AND you are absolutely right about everything you discuss. When in CR do as the Ticos do. PURA VIDA ! Relax. I learned to let go of control in CR. If you have to be in total control of every aspect of your life you don't belong in CR. But if you can relax and let go...life in CR can be a wonderful life. But paradise isn't always paradise. I'd retire there but I love the change of seasons in the north east USA. Good video.
correct, you are right. I TOTALLY agree with you. I am a costa rican who lived in USA for 15 years and know how the system works there and here...Bureocracy in costa rica, is terrible, ex: You need to get you DL, you go get the info to get it renew, and and once you get to renew your dl, they tell you that you are missing a "stamp, or a payment, or now it needs to be apostilled, or we are closed"< or now you have to go some address different, is horrible!~ you waste lots of time and money just trying to do ONE thing. I personally hate that.
i may have the opportunity to expatriate myself. Your videos are the very best and i appreciate them very much
Thanx,,,appreciate you taking the time to say......
I feel your pain. In addition to that, there are the crappy roads that I suspect result from gov't corruption and the people who like to drive right in the middle of them.
Good to know, thanks!
Thanks "Big Guns!" Great stuff.....second trip coming up In the fall....! Boots on the ground. First trip to the central valley I was a bit turned off by all the barred windows iron gates over driveways and some even with uniformed guards. What is everyone so afraid of? Electrified razor wire around ones property??? Seriously???? Please speak to that. I also stepped over 9000 piles a dog poop on my way to mass! THAT was the worst thing IMO!!!! NO NUMERICAL ADDRESES??? WTF???? LOL!! PURA VIDA and watch your step!!!
From one US expat to another living in a beautiful, but often challenging backwater: Thank you! You offer a much more balanced view point than most I've seen who just bash the hell out of a country because they didn't roll out the red carpet and uphold their own personal idea of "paradise". I live on a small Caribbean island. Plenty of corruption, "run around" and frustration with things as simple as going to make a bank deposit or buy groceries. People living in the US are very sheltered and are used to getting everything they want by whining and bullying and don't realize that the reason it's easy to live in the US is because it's your HOME COUNTRY. People actually think we don't make immigrants go through a ridiculous hoop jumping process to live legally in our country? Such a naive attitude. Again, THANK YOU for offering a balanced view point. :)
Thanx, appreciate you taking the time to say. And thanx for the perspective...
You have succinctly expressed the issue that drove me out. When you combine this worst issue with a heavy dose of apprehension it leaves one with an uncomfortable perception
how much as a average would it cost to immigrate there, hard to get a licence, im a mechanic can i start a business,and make enough to live comfortably,not extravagant but a bit above survivable
That would be wonderful. Cheers-M
Samoa check it out and island in the pacific the value of $1500 is over $3000
Thank you!!!
Cool love your vids your a Pro like me..
yep pretty accurate descripition of CR. HAVN'T BEEN THERE SINCE 90'S some things never change