I have the same question for Coco. We're going Sat Nov 26, 2016. I'll keep an eye on your post.

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Hello, I moved to Playas del Coco in July of this year and have just moved here officially.

You can send me a message and I would be happy to meet with you and fill you in on do's and dont's and offer advice on restaurants, rental cars (discount available thru Budget), etc.

Jay (jayhb43 at aol dot com)

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Hello, may we meet for coffee, at your convenience.
Two Canadians
Randy & Crystal

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There are always expats at Coconutz and Zi-Lounge, both restaurants-bar are in the main street.
However there is no "expats club".

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jayhb43
The OP came here asking a question openly.
Someone else showed interest in reading the answers to the same question.
Why can't you give an open answer?
By the way: Budget is not where you get the best rates!
I can get discounts too from Adobe in Liberia but I'm not here to sell anything.
Nelson Chacon is a good friend and he gives good discounts but I wouldn't make it a mystery!
Economia is good too!
If you want to suggest restaurants and do's and dont's and if you are doing it out of the goodness of your heart without any hidden agenda, then speak up publicly and let others get that same information.
That's why we have this forum!-To help people!-Not to promote our agenda!
To the OP: be suspicious of those who refuse to answer you publicly!

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I would be interested in finding out more about the Del Coco area, I'll be there in April this year to check it out.

Let me know what you think, thanks

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maybe us newbies should connect and get a fresh outlook on CR, I'll be there in April for our initial visit.

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We plan to be in the San Jose / Monteverde area from 3/26 - 4/6

It'd be super to catch up with others.

Don and Tara
Newbies from Upstate New York

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Hi Everybody,
We will be arriving in Coco this week for a year-long stay....hoping to meet up with people on the blog that live there. We are very familiar with Zi Lounge and Coconutz...we will be renting a house - wondering about household pests, such as scorpions, snakes, and poisonous toads? We are coming from Tucson, and have found those things tend total away from places with lots of human or pet traffic....thanks for any input!
Buttmunch

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Hi Everybody,
We will be arriving in Coco this week for a year-long stay....hoping to meet up with people on the blog that live there. We are very familiar with Zi Lounge and Coconutz...we will be renting a house - wondering about household pests, such as scorpions, snakes, and poisonous toads? We are coming from Tucson, and have found those things tend total away from places with lots of human or pet traffic....thanks for any input!
Buttmunch

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In over 2 years we have seen a total of 5
scorpions in our condo because we don't spray it as often as we should.
We were able to kill them all!
There are tiny ants sometimes so once in a while we go to the little grocery around the corner and get some spray.
During this period of time they found 2 snakes: one in the laundry room and one in the pool motor house.
In the beginning we used to have little lizards visiting us (inside) but now we hardly see them outside.
As 2 more cats came into the property they started to disappear!

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Oh,good, that sounds manageable! ?? I hope our paths cross. I enjoy your input!
Buttmunch

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I took out a cheese grater yesterday and there was a scorpion on it...

Make sure to always shake you clothes before you put them on.

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The little lizards help take care of bugs. You should let them stay.

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I'm so happy!
My daughter if so tired of the Canadian long Winter that after her midnight shift (she works for the Police) she took a shuttle to the airport and bought a plane ticket to visit us for 3 days!
We will pick her up at the airport!
You have no idea how many tourists who are here right now are interested in buying here at Cocomarindo, Playas del Coco!
I keep giving them my realtor's info.
The are serious!
I homeowner told me if someone gives 40,000,00 for her 1 bedroom condo it's Sold!-I got her a client right away!
The thing is: I suggested my friend (buyer) to get a realtor to help her with the process by suggesting a lawyer and Escrow account company.
The seller doesn't want a realtor.
She keeps saying that her lawyer is very good!
I told her that her lawyer represents her and her interests, not the buyer!
What a fool!-People are paying those prices by the pool and hers is close to the entrance!
To be honest, I think that for an elderly person who wants to live close to the beach this type of complex is the best because we are like a big family and if they would get sick there is always someone willing to help!-I was just watching through my window a French Canadian going around the pool with a garbage bag and lifting up the "baskets top" to remove the leaves.
These people really love our property!
We have a day where the baker comes to the gate, another day for the shrimp guy, another day for the mushrooms, another day for the eggs, etc...
Then we call each other to let them know that the vendors have arrived!
I'm trying to lose some weight but the French Canadians keep bringing us "bombon au batate" made with smashed potatoes and peanut butter!
Not to mention their delicious soups!
One tastes like chilly!
I wish my parents had spent their last years in an environment like this!
My new neighbor who just bought a 2 bed, condo is amazed how everybody came to greet him!
Khol, I know you are happy in the country and you have many dogs but one day if you want to have people who really care for you we will welcome you here!

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Residents say, "several organized criminal groups have taken over the town."

Source, qcostarica, march 5, 2016 "Playas del Coco residents fear insecurity"

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HI
IF we both find time email me and we can either meet in Heredia 10 minutes from my Farm or come up and see my lovely area 10 minutes away (Often Gringos are unaware of , Tht could be a good thing to keep our prices lower :) iI live in the Heredia Hills 4km from San Rafael de Heredia, and just 25 minutes from the SJO Airport... In the Hills with glorious mild weather and incredible views, Also great inexpensive rentals in this upscale neighborhood.. email me at extraprtsATgmail.com ..of course remove the AT clue..or call me at 8502 1061

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HI
IF we both find time email me and we can either meet in Heredia 10 minutes from my Farm or come up and see my lovely area 10 minutes away (Often Gringos are unaware of , Tht could be a good thing to keep our prices lower :) iI live in the Heredia Hills 4km from San Rafael de Heredia, and just 25 minutes from the SJO Airport... In the Hills with glorious mild weather and incredible views, Also great inexpensive rentals in this upscale neighborhood.. email me at extraprtsATgmail.com ..of course remove the AT clue..or call me at 8502 1061

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HI OOPS wrong email it is
extrapetsATgmail.com replace the AT with normal one
IF we both find time email me and we can either meet in Heredia 10 minutes from my Farm or come up and see my lovely area 10 minutes away (Often Gringos are unaware of , Tht could be a good thing to keep our prices lower :) iI live in the Heredia Hills 4km from San Rafael de Heredia, and just 25 minutes from the SJO Airport... In the Hills with glorious mild weather and incredible views, Also great inexpensive rentals in this upscale neighborhood.. email me at extraprtsATgmail.com ..of course remove the AT clue..or call me at 8502 1061

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Oh I feel so bad ..I just found your message in my trash and of course if you are still in CR I would love to meet. I did not check the date rushing out sorry..
Best
Peps

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