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Leaving
  6/27/2016 21:22 EST

My husband, brother and wife and I will be traveling to Costa Rica Pacific coast area end of July. Flying into SJO. we would really like to talk to someone who has been in Costa Rica, get some ideas and hints. Anyone available or have an idea of where we could go? Thanks! JG

Jackietrehorn
  6/28/2016 08:36 EST

I would be glad to meet w you but i will be in Honduras. In líeu of that I highly recommend that you do your own due diligence first starting with reading past posts on the subject on this forum, particularly those of Kohl. All or most of your questions will be answered. Outside reading also, however do NOT take anything you read published by International Living seriously as they grossly misrepresent costs, medical service, infrastructure, etc.

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Veteran2Expat
  6/28/2016 08:44 EST

Enhave niticed a bit of that from International Living by hey seam to be one of those businesses that only tell you the good stuff and suger cost it on top of that. A bit disappointed with them as after you sign up with them they seam to only offer more "membership stuff" and how to spend more money with them rather than get real good information.

lhammond14
  6/28/2016 10:11 EST

If you come to Grecia, be glad to meet for coffee. Best place in CR that is not on the coast. Send personal message if interested and will send you our email address and phone #.

Kohl
  6/28/2016 10:49 EST

Thank you. I have nothing to sell...and give only my free advice, for what it's worth, gained from experiences of living here for many years.

I am re-posting a link to an online article written last year.

http://www.retirenowincostarica.com/060815-exaggerated-sales-pitches-mean-disappointment.htm

Leaving
  6/28/2016 20:07 EST

Hey guys! Let me ck with the group if we are going close to their. Know the 1st night we are supposed to go from airport to a lodge place by volcano. thanks!

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Leaving
  6/28/2016 20:10 EST

Thanks for replying. We are heading for the Guanacaste area. And agreed! even the International Living recommends due diligence. Will read on...

Leaving
  6/28/2016 20:15 EST

Sorry guys! Thanks for the replies. To be a bit more specific we will be in the Guanacaste area, maybe south of there also. Still looking for someone to talk to or place expats gather in that area. Also maybe talk to a realtor about renting??

shermanwc
  6/28/2016 23:32 EST

Leaving, could you tell us a little more about yourselves ... general age range, interests when living in CR, do you want "budget living" or "comfortable living", house or condo close to beach or a short drive to the beach, etc? Before talking to a real estate agent about renting, it may be best to settle a bit more on an area you would like.

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