Your points were right on point! I truly enjoy every aspect of Costa Rica. I have been a permanent resident full-time and homeowner in Playa Hermosa, for 7 years. The most positive point I personally learned is patience! I am single, and have seen at least half of my married expat friends in Costa Rica divorce. The beauty and flirtatious nature of Ticas doesn't help.
Hey@@David-hn5ry! Yes, Sir, We've lived here in CR for about six months now. We started out in Uvita and recently moved to Escazu to check out CR city life.
Thanks so much for your video. We have just gone under contract in Junquillal. We still will have property here in the states so it's not a total commitment just yet but loving to swim and being by the beach makes sense instead of enduring cold winters and indoor chlorinated pool. I'm going to watch as many videos as I can of yours before making that wire transfer!
I was hesitating to watch your video because usually these videos are very draining and negative but I really have to say you kept it so nicely and neutral in your point of view. I like it :)
I would probably never leave if I went there. I wouldn't care if the waitress is slow or the road is not perfect. It's 1000000% better than anything in the U.S. I've been wanting to leave the U.S. for a while lol
Some people are not happy no matter where they are. I've been in Costa Rica for almost 11 years and enjoy living here. But there are people not happy no matter where they are. I lived a lifetime in southwest Florida. People would move there and complain that things weren't like where they came from. When reminded that Interstate 75 had as many northbound lanes as southbound lanes they tended to shut up.
I saw something similar in Thailand. People would think the green trees, blue water and white sands would make them happy. They were surprised when they announced they felt lonely after three days. But I would point out they have water and trees in their own country so if they don't have friends here why should they not feel lonely here too?
I think the smartest thing individuals or couples should do before making any investment in Costa Rica is renting. Many parts of the country are attractive so exploration is a requirement. The decision to live near the beach or nearer the cooler mountains or larger population centers should be weighed. Living day to day, dining out and making contacts is also very important. I am lucky in that my wife is Costa Rican, well educated, connected and knowledgeable. She is still at the top of her game even at 68+. We have purchased and sold lots, a house, have built a house and are building another 15 km from Jaco. Speaking the language is a must IMO.
Times have changed in the U.S., we are developing patience...nothing gets done here since Biden...There might be a more permanent population coming soon.
I think the main problem is the kind of retirement you want...I don't know who invented the idea that a retirement should be to live in a super hot beach surrounded by peasants...there, you will end up bored, drinking beers all day and mixing with wrong characters...but if instead, you go to live in a city, try the challenge of learning a new language, a new culture and ¿why not?...having a new partner...first, you'll save tons of money because everything is way less expensive and second you'll feel that your life has not ended and you will continue living...
LOL! I live in a "resort community" in upstate N.Y. and this is as true here as in C.R. - I lost _years_ of my life going through the house buying process. It was beyond painful.. cheers! J
You was free to come and free to leave as well. I hate these kind of comments from you all "Americans" that think you are the last Coke in the dessert.
inside need to find contentment and real happy otherwise no eny place happy ...so if inside mind body soul you normal free from atachment to good annd bad then Costarica perfect place thailand perfect place bali perfect place
@@danielbarbieri8199anywhere in the world Americans, English, Australians move to, becomes a very expensive, often overrated place… that’s why I’m moving to an amazing place, where I’m confident no westerners will ever consider moving to.😎
At least you don't recommend doing bogus PCR test, as before. If the crime rises in CR, it will lose all attractiveness. Low crime is the only attractiveness compared with other places in LA. There are other Latin American countries much cheaper but crime is an issue. This video makes sense.
