I arrive in less than a week. I scouted and did no tourism. There's time to do touristy stuff once I have boots on the ground. I spent a day in one town, the next in another town, getting a sense of each. I kept returning to my favorite places to see where I felt best. Maybe my first choice won't be the best fit, but I know I've decided based on walking the towns, visiting with Ticos, going to the ferias, etc. I'll AirBnB 3 months to decide if it fits, what part of town to live in, opportunities for volunteering, etc.
After watching this video i kind of compare it to myself back in the early 2000's moving to Florida. When you visit, it's like "this is great. Warm weather, beaches etc". Once you move there though, you realize you have things like REAL LIFE in the way lol. In 5 years down there i think i went to the beach 4 times. Now, thankfully, i don't work anymore and can enjoy things alot easier but you still have real life things you have to do.
Great topic for these gringos. Everyone need to know this information. Came here 2 years ago and the honeymoon is over, so I am here to stay forever. Act like a Tico. Come hangout with the locals in San Carlos. Become a resident , experience a business ownership or car buying, banking, funeral, using the medical caja and more. Why sugar coat it, they should receive information that tells it how it is to live here. Tranquillo, chill down! The honeymoon is over!
My wife and I visited last year in hopes of moving soon. We visited Grecia (the farmers market was amazing), Naranjo, Atenas, and at the end Tilaran and Tronadora. We stay at little Tico Airbnbs, shopped at Pali and ate at mom and pop restaurants. We did do some attractions in between, but we felt like we got real experience our way.
@@yourpuravida Hopefully a year or so away. We'll be heading back for 3 weeks in June/July. We will definitely pick your brain and consult your expertise soon.
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I arrive in less than a week. I scouted and did no tourism. There's time to do touristy stuff once I have boots on the ground. I spent a day in one town, the next in another town, getting a sense of each. I kept returning to my favorite places to see where I felt best. Maybe my first choice won't be the best fit, but I know I've decided based on walking the towns, visiting with Ticos, going to the ferias, etc. I'll AirBnB 3 months to decide if it fits, what part of town to live in, opportunities for volunteering, etc.
Make it happen! You’ll love it.
Welcome to Costa Rica! I love the approach you've taken. Pura vida! - Aaron
Where are you boing to be living?? Excited for you!
Good Topic 😁. Agree with things you said
Thanks for watching, as always, Sandra! Pura vida.
After watching this video i kind of compare it to myself back in the early 2000's moving to Florida. When you visit, it's like "this is great. Warm weather, beaches etc". Once you move there though, you realize you have things like REAL LIFE in the way lol. In 5 years down there i think i went to the beach 4 times. Now, thankfully, i don't work anymore and can enjoy things alot easier but you still have real life things you have to do.
So true!
Great topic for these gringos. Everyone need to know this information. Came here 2 years ago and the honeymoon is over, so I am here to stay forever. Act like a Tico. Come hangout with the locals in San Carlos. Become a resident , experience a business ownership or car buying, banking, funeral, using the medical caja and more. Why sugar coat it, they should receive information that tells it how it is to live here. Tranquillo, chill down! The honeymoon is over!
My wife and I visited last year in hopes of moving soon. We visited Grecia (the farmers market was amazing), Naranjo, Atenas, and at the end Tilaran and Tronadora. We stay at little Tico Airbnbs, shopped at Pali and ate at mom and pop restaurants. We did do some attractions in between, but we felt like we got real experience our way.
What a great example of scouting like you want to live here! Where are you on your journey? Love to support your dreams!
@@yourpuravida Hopefully a year or so away. We'll be heading back for 3 weeks in June/July. We will definitely pick your brain and consult your expertise soon.
This is, literally, the list of towns I've narrowed my move to(especially Grecia and Atenas)
We're here to help you find your slice of Pura Vida@@johnstrika9170
We're here for you @@TexasNewMoney - excited to see your journey unfold!!!!