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Beware of flash flooding in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is filled with beautiful river valleys that offer many wonderful swimming holes. Because most of these valleys are narrow and steep, they are prone to flash flooding in the rainy season. Perfectly tranquil, scenic rivers can turn into raging, muddy torrents very quickly. The weather might be sunny where you are but upriver a sudden downpour can be occurring. Keep an eye out for a quickly rising water level.

Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 - Category: Expat Safety & Crime, Network: Costa Rica

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I'm on my third career in life that of being voluntarily unemployed! The first two were house construction and later hi-tech as a software engineer. I was fortunate to be able to retire early in Costa Rica back in '07. With my wife and younger son we bought land and built a dream house with that million-dollar view you hear so much about. We spend time raising coffee, bananas, and fruit trees. My wife is an accomplished artist and has discovered new media to express herself here including beautiful ceramic mosaics. Pura vida! P.S. Now, in 2021, planning our next move ... to México!