Moving to Costa Rica My STORY pt 3

http://TravelCostaRicaNOW.com Hey EVERYONE, here's the 3rd part to our STORY on making the move to Costa Rica. We were down here 3-4 months, things didn't work OUT, so now what do we do? Go back to the States? Try and find something to get into, WHAT? So, if you ever considered making the MOVE, you definitely want to CHECK this series out so you don't make the same mistakes we did. Hope it helps.

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• relocating
• Living in Costa Rica

[gdub6933]

Very interesting story and good videos. I just returned from CR and can't wait to go back.

[iCostaRica24]

@gdub6933 thanx, appreciate it. Be careful or you'll wind up living down here like us...hehe

[gdub6933]

@iCostaRica24 My father is actually going to be moving down there for 6 months a year (Winter in Denver) in a couple of years after I graduate from college and take over his businesses. I saw in one of your videos of the types of questions you should ask on what part of Costa Rica you should move to. If I get a comprehensive list do you think you could give him an idea of where to start looking?

He's thinking he might want to buy a condo in Playa de Jaco, but I told him he should look around.

[iCostaRica24]

@gdub6933 Don't really have a list,,,but do have one for places I wouldn't live- and Jaco is definitely on THAT list.

[gdub6933]

@iCostaRica24 How come you wouldn't live in Jaco? He's not really the adventurous type, and loves Jaco more than any other town/city.

[iCostaRica24]

@gdub6933 Hey,if he likes it, who am I to get in the way? But for me, Jaco draws a LOT of riff-raff, probably because it's the closest beach to San Jose,.... let's just put it this way... SECURE your property.

[iCostaRica24]

@seattle0002 Always nice to hear from time to time and I appreciate you taking the time to tell me (us)....THANX!

[seattle0002]

I've been watching your videos all night! I can't thank you enough. Not only is your personal story facinating... Reality TV star, Fiji house, etc.... but your advice about Costa Rica is right on the money. You're personable, informed and entertaining. You discuss ALL sides of life in CR. You tell it like it is and don't pull any punches. In all my years of studying CR, I've never come across such HONEST, unbiased information about CR, presented in such an entertaining and engaging way. Kudos!

[iCostaRica24]

@ktica36 Thanx....nice to know someone does..hehe

[ktica36]

I WAS BORN IN C.R. RAISED IN N.J. I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED YOUR VIDEOS. GREAT CHARISMA.

[iCostaRica24]

@pura0123vida1 You are totally WELCOME, glad they've helped.

[nintendoneil]

when i was in costa rica there were people (near coco beach) who would stop your car on the road just to show you brocheurs on buying homes...im guessing this is not a good way for information?.....PS.. do you have any idea how much it costs (in US dollars) to find a decent place near or on the beach near tamarindo or coco beach?

[contact1araya]

Yeah thats what you really want to do... go down to Costa Rica and work at bar...........I am not an expert but the biggest appeal of third world countries is cheap labor, so even if you work at the most happening place I think you are going to struggle, you can bulshit your way into not working by teaching surfing or yoga but you got to keep in mind, every day there is someone just like you doing that......not everybody can be Jhonny gringo, so your best bet is offer real work, real skills

[webstud30]

thanks Mike , Let me know if ever become single ! LOL

[iCostaRica24]

@punkinhat NOt yet,,it's an on-going thing. The primary owner G. Conti has been actively trying to sell Palo Verde for quite awhile now and since it's CLOSED and not making money, he's motivated. But he still doesn't tell me anything... so we'll see. Thanx for the comments, appreciate it.

[punkinhat]

great info, esp the vid about culture shock. Did you ever recover any of your $ from resort or was it a total loss? thanks for sharing your story so openly.

[iCostaRica24]

@waxburnerca you're welcome...... hope it helps.... thanx for the comment.

[waxburnerca]

Thanks so much for your information :)

[iCostaRica24]

@SUCKMEISTER005 no problem.

[SUCKMEISTER005]

@iCostaRica24  Hey thanks!

[iCostaRica24]

@SUCKMEISTER005 Well, put it this way, if I had $2300 a month, I would live like a KING here. Obviously it's better to know Spanish, mine sucks, most frustrating thing EVER in my life...just is difficult for me. Don't really need it, but sometimes you might need help at the bank, but even then there's usually someone that knows english. Could be a obstacle at times but not as bad as you may think.

[SUCKMEISTER005]

How comfortably could a single guy with a monthly pension of around $2300 live in Costa Rica? Also...is not speaking Spanish going to pose a huge problem? Thanks!

[shanazrani]

@iCostaRica24

thanx so much for your asap reply... u guys are great ... i have watched every youtube video of yours... very informative... and yes, we will use those springs where we dont have to throw 75 dollars... if we can have the same privilages for free...hey thanx... why not.... right...you both are the best... God bless ... and keep new video's coming.... we anticipate it...

[iCostaRica24]

@shanazrani First, don't let the rain stop anything you're doing......somethings, like if ur at the beach, it can be a bother, but it doesn't usually rain all day at the beach either....and others, it doesn't matter- especially adventure 'tours'..... Costa Rica is funny...the weather changes every 5 minutes,,,so it really just depends.......

[shanazrani]

hey mike, we are 3 families planing a weeks trip to costa rica, arenal and manuel antonio.... our concern is since it is the rainy season is it going to be a hindrance to visit jungles, ziplining, tabacon hot springs and so on at that time....need advice