Get ready for a Jam Packed session! Lots of great information in Part 5! If you want to live on the beach YOU MUST know the Pros and Cons we will share in Part 5 of the Best Places to Live in Costa Rica!
This is Robin and enjoyed chatting during your test of online yesterday. I didn't get your email address but would like to email you as I am looking to moving the CR as I won't jump through the hoops required to get back to Thailand where I have been living for 13 years. My email is wb0sfr@yahoo.com and after getting information from the CR Embassy in Singapore, myself and wife and daughter will get 90 days to find a house and transportation etc. Good work with your You Tube site and hope to meet you and your wife soon.
Hi i ❤ you videos. I wish you do videos for Savegre ⛱️ i dont see any video in this area. Its nice and more affordable i just buy a over 6000 mts ocean view, i move in few monts. Also i build the new house for rent. I hope you visit that area Matapalo ⛱️
My dad had retired in PZ San Isidro nine years before he passed. My husband and I try to visit often and do plan to retire there also, somewhere near Quepos and Dominical. In fact we are headed there day after Thanksgiving for nine days and are staying in several places from Playa Hermosa to Dominical and Quepos. We will check out Esterillos. Thanks 😊
Love your channel. Been up and down the coast but avoided Jaco as we did not want to see another US-light beach. Our favorite beach was Playa Hermosa just north of Uvita. The beach is clean and shady with small cabana vendors under the canopy of palms. Coconut water was $1 freshly cut for you and Sloths were often found in the trees there most days. Being close to the mountains, the Toucans, parrots, and monkeys could be spotted there most days too. Of all the beaches we visited this little beach was our favorite and the jungle there with the mountains still give it a wild vibe.
Thanks for the encouraging words! The rental info video unfortunately will not go up this week...we have had some internet and electricity challenges with a massive storm that has hit. We will get it up as soon as possible though and hope you'll enjoy it.
Hey guys.. iv really enjoyed all your videos in this series. Its helped me alot. Next July I will be moving there for three months I will be in the samara area. You have good info!! Thanks again
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Thank you again for sharing all your knowledge! You have really done your work and know the country well. I am envious and can’t wait to move there myself. Based on what you shared today, I think Esterillos sounds lovely. We’ve been to Tamarindo, Playa del Coco, Manuel Antonio, and the Arenal region (LOVED Chachagua Resort!!!).
You are very welcome, If I were to live on the beach....Esterillos would MOST DEF, be the place. I really enjoyed my stay there, but didn't like the mosquitos. Hence the reason I enjoy the mountains more and then travel to the beach when I want to play.
Y’all have the best information about Costa Rica I’ve seen so far here on the net. Looking into moving there when the retirement time comes in a few years!!!
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Thank you for your videos. We visited Uvita and Oojochal in Jan and it was hot. Hoping to visit some Pacific mountain areas soon, moving there when possible.
Thank you again ! Great video , I can’t wait for next weeks tips on finding rentals...just what we need now as we are starting to look . We will be there before you know it !
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Hello ! We are planning on coming to CR before Christmas. We would love to start our new journey in Rivas. Any good recommendations for inexpensive hotels (tico owned) to stay in this area while we find a place to rent ?? What are your thoughts?
@@YS-js5my I would start out by finding a place to stay short term on an AirBnB. After you get here...you can find some places at a much better price. I do know of one place that is small, but furnished and they are asking 100,000 colones a month, which is about $165 a month. That includes all utilities and internet. Right in Rivas...and would be in MY OPINION a perfect place to start while looking for something more long term.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Thank you for your response. Yes!!! As long as its somewhere you would feel comfortable in i trust your opinion ...is it close to amenities as far as local grocery stores etc. We are debating on a car rental , I know that will be our biggest expense . If you could possibly point me in the right direction with information on that Rental it would be awesome.
@@YS-js5my I was planning on doing a little video on that rental. I'll schedule that in and hopefully soon, you'll see that video to give you an idea of what is available.
Just found your channel today and subscribed. My husband keeps throwing around the “we need to move out of the country” idea. I’m beginning to think he’s serious. 🤷🏻♀️ He’s 62, I’m 59....we celebrated our 40th anniversary last month. Our four sons are all in their 30’s. We have joked (but were serious at the same time) that we could move far far away and none of them would even know it for weeks or months, if ever. I have so many questions and concerns. I’m going to go back to your first video and work my way up or at least randomly choose based on the video title of older videos. 😊 Thank you for your channel. **Weighing our options in South Carolina”
We took that leap keeping in mind that we could always go back. I suppose the greatest suggestions I can make are: don't buy right away, rent and try different areas before deciding; don't come financially broke, have some money set aside for settling in and the unexpected; leave your USA ideals behind, patience is truly a necessary virtue here. Costa Rica is beautiful, the weather is amazing, you can live in a nice area on a small budget and the people are wonderful.
Hi Allen and Rebecca! I just downloaded your PDF and wanted to thank you for taking the time to write it. It is really helpful and informative! I won't have the same favorites as you because I'm more of a beach person rather than montain, so it's awesome that you covered these area too :)
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Hey all, enjoying the vids. Was in Jaco at Christmas and on down to Manuel Antonio. So far after about 15 trips, kinda my favorite area. Brother in law lives in San Jose. Looking to pick up a second property or long term rental in the Pacific area. I always see the Esterillos shops and have never stopped. Will next time. Keep the tips coming. Pura Vida
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Hey Guys, Love to watch your Costa Rica videos and dreaming to immigrate in a warmer country. One tipp - if you will accept it :-) - for your video quality: The internal or even direct set-up camera-microphones are nice when you hold the camera very close right on you; like doing selfies. But without ambient noises in a quiet place. So please make sure to use an external microphone you clip on you. Bad optics is still acceptable. Lousy sound does not. Rock'n Roll and warm regards from cold Switzerland, Raymond
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I've been looking at a few of your videos for a while , sorry I'm just now subscribing lol. You guys are wonderful and give extensive details which I really appreciate. I'm interested in the south pacific side but how is it when it comes to border runs, Panama Vs Nicaragua ? Thanks you , I hope to meet you guys.😊
We so appreciate you subscribing and your encouraging words! We have done border runs at one of the two Nicaraguan border crossings and at 3 Panamanian border crossings. Nicaragua was a breeze but not convenient travel wise from the south and not much to see and do right across the border. There are two border crossings on the south pacific side...Paso Canoas and Rio Sereno near San Vito. The other crossing is on the Caribbean side and totally too far unless you are already on that side. We try to always use Rio Sereno because it is easier and less people. I would never recommend the Paso Canoas crossing...experienced and also have heard of terrible experiences. Lots of scam artist and the officers there seem to enjoy giving the gringos a hard time. This is a pretty good article from Lonely Planet www.lonelyplanet.com/a/nar/ca957a98-e229-49cc-8b76-f91dfd565e71/358221 Maybe we'll do a border crossing together.
@@lilwad5 Hello friend-to-be! Just wondering, if you drive up Hwy 243 from Dominical How twisty-turny the highway is between Dominical and San Isidro, or whatever portion of it you drive? Also does it cool off that much by Platanillo, the first town on the way to San Isidro? Thank you AND Wish you the best on your Trip/Expedition!! I've been from Jaco to Ciudad Cortez on the Pacific last January, very hot! lol
Fantastic video! Very upbeat and informative. Great personalities---- both of you! Question can you comment on public transportation in various areas. Reliable? Safe? Thank you. Great work!
Thanks for your kind words. YES, the Public Transportation in Costa Rica is GREAT! Very reliable and safe. The only thing is to be careful that you always have your eyes on your things. If you have a backpack...keep it between your legs. You can put it in the bin above you...but too easy for someone to steal it on the way out. But other than that....you can travel ALL OVER Costa Rica without ever owning a vehicle IF you enjoy using public transportation.
Hey dears, Thanks for your great content.....really appreciate! Would love to have information about which ways you see to stay longterm in cr....ie in regards to visa.
Most long-term visitors will be given a 90 day passport/visa stamp which can be stamped again for another 90 days by following Costa Rica's requirement of leaving the country. Unless you are able to obtain a work visa (which from what I understand) is not easy to come by, the only way I know of to not have to leave the country every 90 days is to being the process of getting residency. As of now with the covid guidelines, visitors to Costa Rica are only being given a stamp for the number of days covered by the insurance they are requiring for entry. We have purchased insurance for 90 days at a time. Hope this helps. Our forum at forum.cloudforestchapel.com has some resources that might also help.
Wonderful information!!! we have a parcel in that exact area!! Since 2002 ! At this time we are subdividing into 30 to 35 lots some with ocean views and with owner financing then building vaca homes after Exciting times!!! Hope to see you guys in a couple months
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We've just purchased a house just outside of Quepos in purita. Not sure if i spelled it correctly. However because of Covid we cannot get down there to enjoy our home. Looking forward to when the Canadian government will ease up restrictions on entering back into Canada. I just stumbled onto your channel and I find it very informative.
Nice presentation very informative thanks! I supposed I missed Esterillos Este however how far is that from Liberia airport. I was in Samara in 2016 and it was quite, small and beautiful to live there, actually I had breakfast by the beach.
Oh my gosh, you guys videos are amazing!!! I bought a ticket and came down knowing very little about the country etc. These are hands down so much better than other videos about Costa Rica. Full of good info and not a bunch of fluff. I’ll be heading into this area after leaving Heredia when the holiday weekend is over. I’d love to meet you guys if possible :) But if nothing else these videos have given me a lot of peace of mind. When I first got here I began feeling I made a terrible decision because I booked for 3 months and will be backpacking and just experiencing the culture. But from watching this video alone, I feel a lot more comfortable to head to the pacific coast (Jaco) and then just head south and by the time I get to bottom of Costa Rica I’ll know much more about the culture and where I’d want to go next in Costa Rica. Thank you so much for these great videos!!
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I love this video and I love Jaco beach. My wife and I and our best friends have vacationed there 9 times over the years. Why we love Jaco because as you pointed out there lots of things to do and there`s lots of shopping and great restaurants up and down the main street. We love Jaco Walk too. We love hiking up Miro Mountain at the pacific end of the beach. It`s not too far from Manuel Antonio and Dominical . You can do day trips up and down the coast even visit Poas Volcano and Arenal Volcano . We love visiting Villa Calitas to have dinner and watch the sunset. True there isn`t much shade on Jaco Beach you can rent two chairs and an umbrally for about 10 dollars. Yes there are prostitutes but if you tell them to their face no sexo they leave you alone. We loved to go to the hotel El Cocal they have a great beach terrace with lots of shade to watch the sunset. Yes there`s prostitutes there but they mostly hang out at the swimming pool bar called Frogs and don`t come to the terrace on the beach. Anyway we hope to go back to Jaco soon depending on the pandemic. Keep up the good work I love your videos.
Thanks for your input and sharing your valuable experience with Jaco. YES....there are some Cons...but that is true everywhere. Just gotta focus on the Pros and that is EXACTLY WHAT YOU GUYS DID! CONGRATS!
We stayed at a hotel in Bejuco on the sea front and fell in love with it. We'll be back when we can. We're in the south east of England so can't go anywhere at the moment.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica we really love Costa Rica. Our plan was to spend 3-4 weeks seeing some of the other parts we haven't seen yet. Eventually we intend to rent our house out to finance a life in paradise
@@russelllucas6546 That sounds like a great plan....With this whole COVID mess...you probably should plan to do that sooner than later. Seems COVID not nearly as bad here as other places.??
There are great snorkeling places. Both coast have areas that are great for snorkeling...areas with coral reefs in little bays. Cahuita National Park on the Caribbean coast is very popular for snorkeling.
Very Informative, thankyou. What if you need high speed internet and cellphone service. Nobody mentions it and I would need that to run a business. If anyone knows, please make a comment.
Keep watching our channel, we talk about everything. As for high speed internet, Costa Rica now has fiber optic, so in or near big cities you can get good internet and good cell phone service. However, if you want to live in rural areas...it is not as easy, but we talk and I show you how I have internet in the MOST REMOTE area of Costa Rica.
Thank you for all of this. We really liked jaco but want to check out Samara next time. On the other hand we really like fortuna as well. We spent over 3 weeks in both. We just love CR and can’t wait to retire there in a couple years. What’s your take on Samara vs jaco. I realize it’s much smaller.
If I had to choose between Samara and Jaco, I would choose Samara. Jaco is very touristy with too many tourist, prostitutes and just a little to UNSAFE for me. Samara is beautiful, and much safer as that area does not have too many tourist. Also...consider joining our NEW forum for more great tips and connecting with others who want to come to Costa Rica or others who are already here. Everyone in the forum is helpful. Join us today at CreatedForSuccess.com/forum-free
How is the cellular signal around the lake village area just above Esterilios Este? Last time I've been there (in Nov. 2016) that was for me the deal-breaker for not buying a house there (no phone/no internet connection).
I don't know what the signal is around Lake Village, but the signal was always good for us anywhere around Esterillos. Lake Village is fairly close....I can't imagine it not being good, but I don't know personally. Considering it is so close to the Esterillos Town Center and how the Town Center had grown to such a huge place, I was guess it helped that area, but only a guess.
Thank you for all of your videos! I'm looking to move within 6-12 months, solo. Where would you (or anyone) suggest that is a cool-ish place that's safe (with awareness, of course) in Costa Rica?
Check out the Grecia, Sarchi, Atenas, San Ramon areas. All are relatively close to the Greater Metropolitan area for when you need to go shopping such as at Costco (Pricesmart here) and Walmart or you need first class hospital care, etc. Grecia is just 30 minutes from Juan Santamaria Airport for example. All these area have hills which are usually much cooler although these areas in general are very comfortable and no A/C is required.
@@costaricasbestguide9906 Hola yo soy de San Ramón,de un área campesina,muy lindo para vivir,de hecho yo me vine de hecho yo era de la capital,y ya no cambio por nada este pueblito,saludes🇨🇷
i have a question. What kind of work you do by line. I'm just curious, I am from Costa Rica, but I love USA I became a citizen when I was in the 20th. I still have family in San Jose, but I wouldn't like to live in Costa Rica, after living here. I live California, and I love it. All my family still in San Jose. Well I hope you answer my question. And by the way you guys look so healthy, no time for humbergers. Enjoy the beauty of the country.
Hi Katherine, YES, we are very healthy. Mostly Vegan and we love to exercise. Love how easy it is to eat healthy and get fresh produce in Costa Rica without it costing a fortune. I have several businesses online (building websites, hosting, etc) and teach (make tutorial courses) to help others to learn how to work online. I may do a video later...talking about different options for working online for those who are interested.
I have seen people fishing there with small to large boats. As for launching a small boat, that depends on your definition of small. If you or two or three guys can carry it sure...you can launch it. But no place to actually drive and back a boat in. The beach goes out very far and is very shallow for a long way...so while you could drive on some parts of the beach....no way to actually back a heavy boat into the water.
For next week's topic, my question about rentals is; Is the furniture up to par in the furnished homes? And, are rentals obtained quickly? Meaning, in the US you have to fill out an application, the landlord meets people and at some point makes a decision, then there's a credit check, and employment verification, and so on. That process could take several weeks in the US, and might take several months in Costa Rica, since everyone is on tico-time. We thought we'd stay in a hotel while we looked for a rental, but we don't want to be in a hotel for months. Suggestions?
Speaking from only my own experiences, we have never had to fill out an application or credit check, etc...just a deposit and sometimes last month's rent. Only once were we asked to sign a lease agreement. But we have never lived in a gated community or condo. We have mostly rented single family homes from individuals and have also taken several house-sitting gigs. You might check out airbnb.com for long term rentals...really easy to book and to cancel if necessary.
En casi todo lugar del planeta encontraremos gente buena y muy mala,yo trato de cuidarme y mantenerme alerta en todo momento,bueno yo aquí donde vivo por unos:21 años nunca e tenido problemas de robos o criminalidad.🇨🇷
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Why don't you guys mention prices? You say "if you live near the water, you'll pay more." More than what? Is the rent $500 in the mountains, and $800 at the beach? Also, are the prostitutes walking up and down the neighborhoods, or is that only in the downtown/nightlife area? Thanks for this video. I saw the can you live for $1000 video and it was very informative.
The prostitutes are trying to attract customers so they hang out where the tourist are plentiful...downtown/nightlife areas. Can't say I've seen them anywhere other than around hotel casinos and nightclubs. We don't mention prices because the range is so broad and varies so much from area to area. Something like a view or A/C and hot shower can demand higher prices. Here's one of the websites that might help to give you an idea of what's available for rent www.encuentra24.com/costa-rica-en/real-estate-for-rent
I wish I could suggest a good realtor, but I am not familiar with any in that area. Just be very careful and do NOT let them push you to buy soon.,....It is a buyer's market! If they tell you it is a seller's market...GO FIND ANOTHER REALTOR.
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It all depends on if you get the Tico Price or the Gringo Price. I've almost always get at trusted Tico to get the price for me. I've rented as low as 60,000 colones a month for a 2 bedroom house. Those are fairly easy to find...if you have Tico connections, but those will be Tico houses. NOTHING FANCY for the Spoiled Gringo. But in my opinion...great to living in while you search for your own property or the right place to build...etc. On avg...I've paid between $200 to $300 a month......some two bedrooms, some 3 beds. I always pay in colones...so the $200 to $300 is just for you to better understand.
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Hi. We are planning on driving from San Isidro to Uvita soon.. but I heard the road has an issue & you might need a 4x4 to do so (all for a 300 meter stretch (eye roll). Does anyone know anything of road status? Thx
The best way to find out is to use WAZE. Download the app. It is the best Navigational app. If a road is blocked or if police are out, a car is on the side of the road or any road blockages...Waze will tell you.
Love your videos but you might want to mention Costa Rican mattresses bed are the hardest ever. We understand that everything has to be imported there it's just the only drawback so they might want to bring your own They decide to move their.
Yes. you are right.... Everything is a little different here...since most everything is imported. Hope you can join us on our TH-cam "LIVE" Tomorrow Sunday 2 PM EST You ask it...We'll Answer it "Live" Session Thanks for your input.
I am planning on moving to Costa Rica as a tourist. Do I need to apply for a special visa to do this or can I just stay my 90 days, leave over the border and then come back for another 90 days and so on? Any help would be much appreciated! ❤️🇺🇸
Hey Jacob, you do NOT need to do anything special. Simply get your passport, go to Costa Rica....if you plan to stay longer than 90 days, go to the border, stamp out...(sometimes difficult process depending on where you go) Come back into the country after a few hours or a day and stamp back into the country. Now...I just made that sound simple...and while is is NOT a difficult process, if you've never done it before, it is Crazy and a TON of Ticos waiting at the border to HELP YOU>.. (CON YOU across the border) get across which you do NOT need their help. Watching this channel will help you a LOT as we will soon do a video showing the steps to get across and the many different ways to accomplish a successful border crossing.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica I am seeing on the Costa Rican embassy website that I must have proof of departure after 90 days when I arrive. Do I have to have give them a ticket out of the country or can I just tell them how long I am planning on staying (90 days).
@@Jake-jm3up Unfortunately...when you book a flight to Costa Rica....NEVER book a one way ticket. Always book round trip....You MUST have a departure ticket...However, a work around and what we normally do is....buy a ticket to Costa Rica and then a Refundable ticket out of the country for 90 days later. After arriving in Costa Rica....cancel the other ticket, get your refund. Then in 90 days....you can stamp out of the border. Many different ways to do that and we'll do a video on that soon.
That is true....and I do like the sunrises, but for me, I don't get up that early much. I"m more of a sunset person. But for those who do get up early...they are awesome on the Caribbean side.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica I've been to a place south of Montezuma called Cabuya. There is a small motel/cabinas with a "soda style" open-air restaurant real close to where the protected land begins, and continues south. We sat their eating fresh-caught lagostinos watching a troop of howlers moving back inland in the trees. Paradise.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica the lady/owner caught the lagos in a trap, in a creek about 1/4 mile from her motel. She cooked them up fresh with garlic and other seasonings. Hmmm.
@@larrytrujillo8381 Wow...That sounds great. You say caught them in a creek...I'm guessing this must have been a creek really close to and flows into the ocean? Is that correct?
We knew some people who went back to the states often and they asked us to HouseSit...and then we found some Housesitting websites online. At the time it was good because a lot of people traveled. With the craziness of COVID, not nearly as many...but I expect it will go back to normal eventually.
@Daren Tackis, not sure about your question? In this video, we were at a nice little restaurant called Jolly Roger. A neat pirate kinda place to eat with a great view near Dominical. However, we live in Rivas, just above San Isidro. Where are YOU?
We are in New Orleans. We lived in Costa Rica in the ,1980s on our boat. Been back a few times since. Now looking to retire in CR. Loved San Jose and Playa del Cocos
@@darent6910 Great....check out our "Best Places to Live in Costa Rica Series "th-cam.com/video/-meWjzKfqvs/w-d-xo.html" Great information about some great places to live.
Not a mention of the great food and the friendly Costa Ricans. Also there are several beach front restaurants in Jaco including Hotel Cocal, El Hicaco and several others. I think you could have done Jaco a little more justice as well by not emphasizing the hookers and drugs. This is only a very small area of life in Jaco as it is anywhere else in the world. Jaco has a lot to offer and that is why it is so popular. It isn't just marketing but rather the preferred beach getaway for the locals from San Jose. Jaco is a very family friendly place as well a great surfing beach. It won it's position as a destination not by marketing but by what it has to offer.
If you buy a motorhome and bring it in....it will cost you a lot of import fees. But, if you want to own a motor home...then you better buy before you come. I have NOT seen any place in Costa Rica where you can buy a motor home. CR does not have things like that....or I have NOT seen any.
I understand. I feel it is fairly safe...perhaps more safe than most places. The language is NOT a problem. We came here and didn' t know any Spanish...and we get by. We still only know very little. It is very helpful if you DO know or learn quickly. Always good to understand and have the ability to communicate better.
That is why we love Costa Rica. It is not as developed. But we are helping to educate people so they know what to expect when they come. IT is not and will never be like America in my opinion.
So, Walmart is the gold-standard? And the talk of prostitutes? Do you understand how bad of a situation they are in? I really don't get it, and I find your vid to be abhorrent.
Obviously, YOU do NOT know the purpose of my channel. I help other people who want to move to Costa Rica learn, The Good, The Bad and The UGly, of Costa Rica. As for the Prostitutes...it is NOTHING like the USA...they are NOT in a bad situation. They choose to be Prostitutes because it is legal in Costa Rica and there are NO PIMPS. Pimping is illegal. So...go Troll on some other channel.
You guys have really good content, thank you! However, the amount of mansplaining and talk-block over Rebecca is too much. Obviously you love and care about her, so please, show some respect for what she has to say by letting her say it without interruption or co-opting what she is saying by immediately repeating her. It is exasperating to listen to. Keep up the good work :)
Thanks for your input. It actually has NOTHING to do with mansplaining and more to do with our experience working together. Rebecca often repeats what I say and I often repeat what she says...we're learning more as we do more and more videos...how to work together better. However, thanks for your input.
Get ready for a Jam Packed session! Lots of great information in Part 5! If you want to live on the beach YOU MUST know the Pros and Cons we will share in Part 5 of the Best Places to Live in Costa Rica!
This is Robin and enjoyed chatting during your test of online yesterday. I didn't get your email address but would like to email you as I am looking to moving the CR as I won't jump through the hoops required to get back to Thailand where I have been living for 13 years. My email is wb0sfr@yahoo.com and after getting information from the CR Embassy in Singapore, myself and wife and daughter will get 90 days to find a house and transportation etc.
Good work with your You Tube site and hope to meet you and your wife soon.
Hi i ❤ you videos.
I wish you do videos for Savegre ⛱️ i dont see any video in this area. Its nice and more affordable i just buy a over 6000 mts ocean view, i move in few monts. Also i build the new house for rent. I hope you visit that area
Matapalo ⛱️
It’s definitely a miracle I stumbled on your educational channel.... just plain thankful!
I appreciate that! We're glad you enjoyed this video.
My dad had retired in PZ San Isidro nine years before he passed.
My husband and I try to visit often and do plan to retire there also, somewhere near Quepos and Dominical.
In fact we are headed there day after Thanksgiving for nine days and are staying in several places from Playa Hermosa to Dominical and Quepos.
We will check out Esterillos. Thanks 😊
That's great! Have Fun!
Love your channel. Been up and down the coast but avoided Jaco as we did not want to see another US-light beach. Our favorite beach was Playa Hermosa just north of Uvita. The beach is clean and shady with small cabana vendors under the canopy of palms. Coconut water was $1 freshly cut for you and Sloths were often found in the trees there most days. Being close to the mountains, the Toucans, parrots, and monkeys could be spotted there most days too. Of all the beaches we visited this little beach was our favorite and the jungle there with the mountains still give it a wild vibe.
I agree completely....that beach is still kinda WILD.
Thanks for the info.
Exactly what I needed, interested in this area of costa Rica. Thanks
Glad you enjoy it....
Great channel! You guys are very positive, genuine and informative. A real pleasure to watch your videos. Bravo!
We appreciate you saying so...thanks so much!
Looking forward to next week and your rental info. Great videos!
Thanks for the encouraging words! The rental info video unfortunately will not go up this week...we have had some internet and electricity challenges with a massive storm that has hit. We will get it up as soon as possible though and hope you'll enjoy it.
Hey guys.. iv really enjoyed all your videos in this series. Its helped me alot. Next July I will be moving there for three months I will be in the samara area. You have good info!! Thanks again
Our pleasure! Congrats on your decision to move to the Samara area...we hope you LOVE IT!!!
Hola saludos cordiales desde San Ramón de Alajuela costa Rica,pura vida🇨🇷
Hola....enjoy
I am so glad my husband and I found this channel. Such great information on here. We plan on moving there in around 5 years.
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Thank you again for sharing all your knowledge! You have really done your work and know the country well. I am envious and can’t wait to move there myself. Based on what you shared today, I think Esterillos sounds lovely. We’ve been to Tamarindo, Playa del Coco, Manuel Antonio, and the Arenal region (LOVED Chachagua Resort!!!).
You are very welcome, If I were to live on the beach....Esterillos would MOST DEF, be the place. I really enjoyed my stay there, but didn't like the mosquitos. Hence the reason I enjoy the mountains more and then travel to the beach when I want to play.
Thank you for these fantastic videos. I'm new to your channel and it would be a dream to move there.
Glad you like them! Hey...anything is possible! With a little planning...YES, you could be living your DREAM!
Jaco beach my kind of place lol thanks guys
Our pleasure! Share with everyone you know.
Y’all have the best information about Costa Rica I’ve seen so far here on the net. Looking into moving there when the retirement time comes in a few years!!!
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Thank you for your videos. We visited Uvita and Oojochal in Jan and it was hot. Hoping to visit some Pacific mountain areas soon, moving there when possible.
Our pleasure! Congrats...on deciding to move here. We hope we can help you with the info you need.
Thank you again ! Great video , I can’t wait for next weeks tips on finding rentals...just what we need now as we are starting to look . We will be there before you know it !
You are so welcome! So glad to know you are getting excited about going to Costa Rica!
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica Hello ! We are planning on coming to CR before Christmas. We would love to start our new journey in Rivas. Any good recommendations for inexpensive hotels (tico owned) to stay in this area while we find a place to rent ?? What are your thoughts?
@@YS-js5my I would start out by finding a place to stay short term on an AirBnB. After you get here...you can find some places at a much better price. I do know of one place that is small, but furnished and they are asking 100,000 colones a month, which is about $165 a month. That includes all utilities and internet. Right in Rivas...and would be in MY OPINION a perfect place to start while looking for something more long term.
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Thank you for your response. Yes!!! As long as its somewhere you would feel comfortable in i trust your opinion ...is it close to amenities as far as local grocery stores etc. We are debating on a car rental , I know that will be our biggest expense . If you could possibly point me in the right direction with information on that Rental it would be awesome.
@@YS-js5my I was planning on doing a little video on that rental. I'll schedule that in and hopefully soon, you'll see that video to give you an idea of what is available.
Just found your channel today and subscribed. My husband keeps throwing around the “we need to move out of the country” idea. I’m beginning to think he’s serious. 🤷🏻♀️ He’s 62, I’m 59....we celebrated our 40th anniversary last month. Our four sons are all in their 30’s. We have joked (but were serious at the same time) that we could move far far away and none of them would even know it for weeks or months, if ever. I have so many questions and concerns. I’m going to go back to your first video and work my way up or at least randomly choose based on the video title of older videos. 😊 Thank you for your channel. **Weighing our options in South Carolina”
We took that leap keeping in mind that we could always go back. I suppose the greatest suggestions I can make are: don't buy right away, rent and try different areas before deciding; don't come financially broke, have some money set aside for settling in and the unexpected; leave your USA ideals behind, patience is truly a necessary virtue here. Costa Rica is beautiful, the weather is amazing, you can live in a nice area on a small budget and the people are wonderful.
@@lastdance-1 Glad you are enjoying it...
We are here on sc aswell and am really looking to retire there in CR too.
You guys are awesome!! Love your videos!! So much fun!! 💖💖
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I love Esterillos Oeste. Small town, friendly people.
Yes...it is.
Hi Allen and Rebecca! I just downloaded your PDF and wanted to thank you for taking the time to write it. It is really helpful and informative! I won't have the same favorites as you because I'm more of a beach person rather than montain, so it's awesome that you covered these area too :)
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Thanks you two, very good imfo!
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Hey all, enjoying the vids. Was in Jaco at Christmas and on down to Manuel Antonio. So far after about 15 trips, kinda my favorite area. Brother in law lives in San Jose. Looking to pick up a second property or long term rental in the Pacific area. I always see the Esterillos shops and have never stopped. Will next time. Keep the tips coming. Pura Vida
Sounds great! You should stop in at Esterillos....beautiful beaches.
I can't stress how helpful your information is! Thx so much!
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Hey Guys,
Love to watch your Costa Rica videos and dreaming to immigrate in a warmer country.
One tipp - if you will accept it :-) - for your video quality:
The internal or even direct set-up camera-microphones are nice when you hold the camera very close right on you; like doing selfies.
But without ambient noises in a quiet place.
So please make sure to use an external microphone you clip on you.
Bad optics is still acceptable. Lousy sound does not.
Rock'n Roll and warm regards from cold Switzerland,
Raymond
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Estrellios sounds like a perfect match for me. Loving your series.❤❤❤
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unfortunately esterillos is getting invaded by nicas and the crime is going up.
@@johnblake443 😲
@@johnblake443 I haven't seen any evidence of that??? Do you have any resource that can validate that statement? Thanks for your input.
just friends who live there. they say the worst is up the hill heading out of town past the soccer field
I love .pura vida.
so glad you like it.
I've been looking at a few of your videos for a while , sorry I'm just now subscribing lol. You guys are wonderful and give extensive details which I really appreciate. I'm interested in the south pacific side but how is it when it comes to border runs, Panama Vs Nicaragua ? Thanks you , I hope to meet you guys.😊
We so appreciate you subscribing and your encouraging words! We have done border runs at one of the two Nicaraguan border crossings and at 3 Panamanian border crossings. Nicaragua was a breeze but not convenient travel wise from the south and not much to see and do right across the border. There are two border crossings on the south pacific side...Paso Canoas and Rio Sereno near San Vito. The other crossing is on the Caribbean side and totally too far unless you are already on that side. We try to always use Rio Sereno because it is easier and less people. I would never recommend the Paso Canoas crossing...experienced and also have heard of terrible experiences. Lots of scam artist and the officers there seem to enjoy giving the gringos a hard time. This is a pretty good article from Lonely Planet www.lonelyplanet.com/a/nar/ca957a98-e229-49cc-8b76-f91dfd565e71/358221 Maybe we'll do a border crossing together.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica I'll be landing tomorrow. Let me get settled in down there and I will contact you
@@lilwad5 Hello friend-to-be! Just wondering, if you drive up Hwy 243 from Dominical How twisty-turny the highway is between Dominical and San Isidro, or whatever portion of it you drive? Also does it cool off that much by Platanillo, the first town on the way to San Isidro?
Thank you AND Wish you the best on your Trip/Expedition!!
I've been from Jaco to Ciudad Cortez on the Pacific last January, very hot! lol
@@lilwad5 Enjoy your trip and congrats and going to CR.
Great video!! I love Manuel Antonio and Quepos
Thanks so much! We are planning a weekend there soon.
Fantastic video! Very upbeat and informative. Great personalities---- both of you! Question can you comment on public transportation in various areas. Reliable? Safe? Thank you. Great work!
Thanks for your kind words. YES, the Public Transportation in Costa Rica is GREAT! Very reliable and safe. The only thing is to be careful that you always have your eyes on your things. If you have a backpack...keep it between your legs. You can put it in the bin above you...but too easy for someone to steal it on the way out. But other than that....you can travel ALL OVER Costa Rica without ever owning a vehicle IF you enjoy using public transportation.
Great information here. Where on the Atlantic side do you recommend?
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I don't know if it is just me, but your videos seem to get better each time. Well done!
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@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica you guys do a really good job!
@@seanhogan6897 Greatly appreciated! Enjoy and please share with everyone....
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Would love to have information about which ways you see to stay longterm in cr....ie in regards to visa.
Most long-term visitors will be given a 90 day passport/visa stamp which can be stamped again for another 90 days by following Costa Rica's requirement of leaving the country. Unless you are able to obtain a work visa (which from what I understand) is not easy to come by, the only way I know of to not have to leave the country every 90 days is to being the process of getting residency. As of now with the covid guidelines, visitors to Costa Rica are only being given a stamp for the number of days covered by the insurance they are requiring for entry. We have purchased insurance for 90 days at a time. Hope this helps. Our forum at forum.cloudforestchapel.com has some resources that might also help.
Wonderful information!!! we have a parcel in that exact area!! Since 2002 ! At this time we are subdividing into 30 to 35 lots some with ocean views and with owner financing then building vaca homes after Exciting times!!! Hope to see you guys in a couple months
That is awesome! Sounds like exciting plans...
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Where are your lots? I may be interested in buying
Very good video congratulations
Thank you very much, so glad you enjoyed it.
We've just purchased a house just outside of Quepos in purita. Not sure if i spelled it correctly. However because of Covid we cannot get down there to enjoy our home. Looking forward to when the Canadian government will ease up restrictions on entering back into Canada. I just stumbled onto your channel and I find it very informative.
Congrats on your purchase...however, I am so sorry you are stuck in Canada. I hope things open up soon for you!
Nice presentation very informative thanks! I supposed I missed Esterillos Este however how far is that from Liberia airport. I was in Samara in 2016 and it was quite, small and beautiful to live there, actually I had breakfast by the beach.
Goggle maps says it's about a 3 1/2 hours. We enjoyed Samara too!
Thanks for the encouraging words!
you guys are great 85 days till the big move.
So glad you enjoy it...Whooo Hoooo Excited for YOU! Glad you made the decision to move!
Oh my gosh, you guys videos are amazing!!! I bought a ticket and came down knowing very little about the country etc. These are hands down so much better than other videos about Costa Rica. Full of good info and not a bunch of fluff. I’ll be heading into this area after leaving Heredia when the holiday weekend is over. I’d love to meet you guys if possible :) But if nothing else these videos have given me a lot of peace of mind. When I first got here I began feeling I made a terrible decision because I booked for 3 months and will be backpacking and just experiencing the culture. But from watching this video alone, I feel a lot more comfortable to head to the pacific coast (Jaco) and then just head south and by the time I get to bottom of Costa Rica I’ll know much more about the culture and where I’d want to go next in Costa Rica. Thank you so much for these great videos!!
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I love this video and I love Jaco beach. My wife and I and our best friends have vacationed there 9 times over the years. Why we love Jaco because as you pointed out there lots of things to do and there`s lots of shopping and great restaurants up and down the main street. We love Jaco Walk too. We love hiking up Miro Mountain at the pacific end of the beach. It`s not too far from Manuel Antonio and Dominical . You can do day trips up and down the coast even visit Poas Volcano and Arenal Volcano . We love visiting Villa Calitas to have dinner and watch the sunset. True there isn`t much shade on Jaco Beach you can rent two chairs and an umbrally for about 10 dollars. Yes there are prostitutes but if you tell them to their face no sexo they leave you alone. We loved to go to the hotel El Cocal they have a great beach terrace with lots of shade to watch the sunset. Yes there`s prostitutes there but they mostly hang out at the swimming pool bar called Frogs and don`t come to the terrace on the beach. Anyway we hope to go back to Jaco soon depending on the pandemic. Keep up the good work I love your videos.
Thanks for your input and sharing your valuable experience with Jaco. YES....there are some Cons...but that is true everywhere. Just gotta focus on the Pros and that is EXACTLY WHAT YOU GUYS DID! CONGRATS!
We stayed at a hotel in Bejuco on the sea front and fell in love with it. We'll be back when we can. We're in the south east of England so can't go anywhere at the moment.
Bejuco is one of our FAVORITE places....you will not find many like that. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica we really love Costa Rica. Our plan was to spend 3-4 weeks seeing some of the other parts we haven't seen yet. Eventually we intend to rent our house out to finance a life in paradise
@@russelllucas6546 That sounds like a great plan....With this whole COVID mess...you probably should plan to do that sooner than later. Seems COVID not nearly as bad here as other places.??
Thans for sharing. Is the surf always like that? Is there any calm places on any coast that would be good for swimming and snorkeling?
There are great snorkeling places. Both coast have areas that are great for snorkeling...areas with coral reefs in little bays. Cahuita National Park on the Caribbean coast is very popular for snorkeling.
Great detailed video thank you
Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoyed it...
I Love Jaco Beach 😀😀
Jaco beach is a nice place.
You guys looks awesome together
Thanks, we appreciate your kind words....hope you enjoy the channel
Very Informative, thankyou. What if you need high speed internet and cellphone service. Nobody mentions it and I would need that to run a business. If anyone knows, please make a comment.
Keep watching our channel, we talk about everything. As for high speed internet, Costa Rica now has fiber optic, so in or near big cities you can get good internet and good cell phone service. However, if you want to live in rural areas...it is not as easy, but we talk and I show you how I have internet in the MOST REMOTE area of Costa Rica.
Thank you for all of this. We really liked jaco but want to check out Samara next time. On the other hand we really like fortuna as well. We spent over 3 weeks in both. We just love CR and can’t wait to retire there in a couple years. What’s your take on Samara vs jaco. I realize it’s much smaller.
If I had to choose between Samara and Jaco, I would choose Samara. Jaco is very touristy with too many tourist, prostitutes and just a little to UNSAFE for me. Samara is beautiful, and much safer as that area does not have too many tourist.
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How is the cellular signal around the lake village area just above Esterilios Este?
Last time I've been there (in Nov. 2016) that was for me the deal-breaker for not buying a house there (no phone/no internet connection).
I don't know what the signal is around Lake Village, but the signal was always good for us anywhere around Esterillos. Lake Village is fairly close....I can't imagine it not being good, but I don't know personally. Considering it is so close to the Esterillos Town Center and how the Town Center had grown to such a huge place, I was guess it helped that area, but only a guess.
Thank you for all of your videos! I'm looking to move within 6-12 months, solo. Where would you (or anyone) suggest that is a cool-ish place that's safe (with awareness, of course) in Costa Rica?
That's great....I suggest the Perez Zeledon area...great place to start your research.
Check out the Grecia, Sarchi, Atenas, San Ramon areas. All are relatively close to the Greater Metropolitan area for when you need to go shopping such as at Costco (Pricesmart here) and Walmart or you need first class hospital care, etc. Grecia is just 30 minutes from Juan Santamaria Airport for example. All these area have hills which are usually much cooler although these areas in general are very comfortable and no A/C is required.
@@costaricasbestguide9906 Hola yo soy de San Ramón,de un área campesina,muy lindo para vivir,de hecho yo me vine de hecho yo era de la capital,y ya no cambio por nada este pueblito,saludes🇨🇷
May have to check out Estorios for sure.
YES...that is our favorite place on the Pacific coast... Great Place.
Any area in Puntarenas it's spectacular, we just buy a place move very soon
I agree...so many great places in Costa Rica.. Congrats on your move!
I was in San Jose, Jaco, Uvita, Manuel Antonio and thats it.
Hope you enjoyed it.
i have a question. What kind of work you do by line. I'm just curious, I am from Costa Rica, but I love USA I became a citizen when I was in the 20th. I still have family in San Jose, but I wouldn't like to live in Costa Rica, after living here. I live California, and I love it. All my family still in San Jose. Well I hope you answer my question. And by the way you guys look so healthy, no time for humbergers. Enjoy the beauty of the country.
Hi Katherine, YES, we are very healthy. Mostly Vegan and we love to exercise. Love how easy it is to eat healthy and get fresh produce in Costa Rica without it costing a fortune.
I have several businesses online (building websites, hosting, etc) and teach (make tutorial courses) to help others to learn how to work online. I may do a video later...talking about different options for working online for those who are interested.
I would love to go there.
You can....just make a plan and then make it happen.
Playa Avellanas is my favorite.
Where is Playa Avellanas located?
Que rico dosfrutar de costa rica con poco dinero
Thank you for your kind words
Fiiiinally! You saved the best for last, eh?
Yes....I guess you could say that....IT's definitely the BEST if you are a BEACH person! YeAH
Hey Vegas....what did you think about the Best for Last video? Did you watch it yet?
That guy in the background by the jeep is naked...LOL
That is possible. lol
Question: anyone know about fishing in Esterillos area? Can you launch a small boat anywhere or do you have to go to Quepos Marina?
I have seen people fishing there with small to large boats. As for launching a small boat, that depends on your definition of small. If you or two or three guys can carry it sure...you can launch it. But no place to actually drive and back a boat in. The beach goes out very far and is very shallow for a long way...so while you could drive on some parts of the beach....no way to actually back a heavy boat into the water.
How do we go about moving to Costa Rica from the US? How to go about renting?
Keep watching...we have a ton of videos that will help you learn what to do.
For next week's topic, my question about rentals is; Is the furniture up to par in the furnished homes? And, are rentals obtained quickly? Meaning, in the US you have to fill out an application, the landlord meets people and at some point makes a decision, then there's a credit check, and employment verification, and so on. That process could take several weeks in the US, and might take several months in Costa Rica, since everyone is on tico-time. We thought we'd stay in a hotel while we looked for a rental, but we don't want to be in a hotel for months. Suggestions?
Speaking from only my own experiences, we have never had to fill out an application or credit check, etc...just a deposit and sometimes last month's rent. Only once were we asked to sign a lease agreement. But we have never lived in a gated community or condo. We have mostly rented single family homes from individuals and have also taken several house-sitting gigs. You might check out airbnb.com for long term rentals...really easy to book and to cancel if necessary.
I like that you don't lie about the downsides. Many TH-camrs forget to mention the prostitution and drugs in Jaco.
It's out there for everyone to see!
Me too! It’s important to know the downsides. I’m totally digging this information
@@alanastribling3290 Thanks!
En casi todo lugar del planeta encontraremos gente buena y muy mala,yo trato de cuidarme y mantenerme alerta en todo momento,bueno yo aquí donde vivo por unos:21 años nunca e tenido problemas de robos o criminalidad.🇨🇷
i will be moving there in june my budget is $2000
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Why don't you guys mention prices? You say "if you live near the water, you'll pay more." More than what? Is the rent $500 in the mountains, and $800 at the beach? Also, are the prostitutes walking up and down the neighborhoods, or is that only in the downtown/nightlife area?
Thanks for this video. I saw the can you live for $1000 video and it was very informative.
The prostitutes are trying to attract customers so they hang out where the tourist are plentiful...downtown/nightlife areas. Can't say I've seen them anywhere other than around hotel casinos and nightclubs. We don't mention prices because the range is so broad and varies so much from area to area. Something like a view or A/C and hot shower can demand higher prices. Here's one of the websites that might help to give you an idea of what's available for rent www.encuentra24.com/costa-rica-en/real-estate-for-rent
When we were in Costa Rica in the year 1998, Prostitution was legal. So it is found in other areas. No big deal to me, LOL.
Looking for a realtor in Jaco area. Any recommendations? Thank you
I wish I could suggest a good realtor, but I am not familiar with any in that area. Just be very careful and do NOT let them push you to buy soon.,....It is a buyer's market! If they tell you it is a seller's market...GO FIND ANOTHER REALTOR.
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How much is a2 bedroom home rental in the mountains where you live.
It all depends on if you get the Tico Price or the Gringo Price. I've almost always get at trusted Tico to get the price for me. I've rented as low as 60,000 colones a month for a 2 bedroom house. Those are fairly easy to find...if you have Tico connections, but those will be Tico houses. NOTHING FANCY for the Spoiled Gringo. But in my opinion...great to living in while you search for your own property or the right place to build...etc. On avg...I've paid between $200 to $300 a month......some two bedrooms, some 3 beds. I always pay in colones...so the $200 to $300 is just for you to better understand.
How to get to Costa Rica for people from 3 and 4 groups of country? Who need visa where and how to open, if consulates are closed..?
Best thing to do is contact your embassy in Costa Rica and I'm sure they can help you. Sorry, I don't know the answer.
Semper fi my vegan brother! Do any of the VA benefits work down there?
Not that I know of...I've never needed any serious medical help. If I do, I'll fly into Miami Florida.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica understood. Is there a way that I could speak with privately? Looking to move down in 2024.
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Hi. We are planning on driving from San Isidro to Uvita soon.. but I heard the road has an issue & you might need a 4x4 to do so (all for a 300 meter stretch (eye roll). Does anyone know anything of road status? Thx
The best way to find out is to use WAZE. Download the app. It is the best Navigational app. If a road is blocked or if police are out, a car is on the side of the road or any road blockages...Waze will tell you.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica but I was counting on you. You know every inch of this country
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica my tico brthr in law said they anticipate cleared by Monday... when I use it
@@Eddie-ud4bb Not quite...but I have been there...but things change in CR so much.
@@Eddie-ud4bb good news...download WAZE...you'll love it and it's free!
What community is Los Almendros located?
Los Almendros is a restaurant that is located in Esterillos, about 20 km south of Jaco.
Esterillos
Thanks for your input....
Love your videos but you might want to mention Costa Rican mattresses bed are the hardest ever. We understand that everything has to be imported there it's just the only drawback so they might want to bring your own They decide to move their.
Yes. you are right.... Everything is a little different here...since most everything is imported.
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I am planning on moving to Costa Rica as a tourist. Do I need to apply for a special visa to do this or can I just stay my 90 days, leave over the border and then come back for another 90 days and so on? Any help would be much appreciated! ❤️🇺🇸
Hey Jacob, you do NOT need to do anything special. Simply get your passport, go to Costa Rica....if you plan to stay longer than 90 days, go to the border, stamp out...(sometimes difficult process depending on where you go) Come back into the country after a few hours or a day and stamp back into the country. Now...I just made that sound simple...and while is is NOT a difficult process, if you've never done it before, it is Crazy and a TON of Ticos waiting at the border to HELP YOU>.. (CON YOU across the border) get across which you do NOT need their help. Watching this channel will help you a LOT as we will soon do a video showing the steps to get across and the many different ways to accomplish a successful border crossing.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica I am seeing on the Costa Rican embassy website that I must have proof of departure after 90 days when I arrive. Do I have to have give them a ticket out of the country or can I just tell them how long I am planning on staying (90 days).
@@Jake-jm3up Unfortunately...when you book a flight to Costa Rica....NEVER book a one way ticket. Always book round trip....You MUST have a departure ticket...However, a work around and what we normally do is....buy a ticket to Costa Rica and then a Refundable ticket out of the country for 90 days later. After arriving in Costa Rica....cancel the other ticket, get your refund. Then in 90 days....you can stamp out of the border. Many different ways to do that and we'll do a video on that soon.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica thank you so so much! This is very helpful. I will turn on post notifications so I can stay up to date!
@@Jake-jm3up Great idea....We're always trying to give out the best info....so please share our channel with everyone.
But you get sunrises on the Caribbean side, that you don't get on the Pacific coast. LOL
That is true....and I do like the sunrises, but for me, I don't get up that early much. I"m more of a sunset person. But for those who do get up early...they are awesome on the Caribbean side.
Do you have information about Montezuma?
We have been there...but don't have much info. We need to go back there and gather some more intel and video footage one day.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica I've been to a place south of Montezuma called Cabuya. There is a small motel/cabinas with a "soda style" open-air restaurant real close to where the protected land begins, and continues south. We sat their eating fresh-caught lagostinos watching a troop of howlers moving back inland in the trees. Paradise.
@@larrytrujillo8381 Sounds great...we didn't see that. Would love to have fresh lobster.
@@OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica the lady/owner caught the lagos in a trap, in a creek about 1/4 mile from her motel. She cooked them up fresh with garlic and other seasonings. Hmmm.
@@larrytrujillo8381 Wow...That sounds great. You say caught them in a creek...I'm guessing this must have been a creek really close to and flows into the ocean? Is that correct?
YOU DID NOT MENTION WHAT CITY IS "LOS ALMENDROS".!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Esterillos Oeste about 20 min south of Jaco.
How did you get into house sitting there?
We knew some people who went back to the states often and they asked us to HouseSit...and then we found some Housesitting websites online. At the time it was good because a lot of people traveled. With the craziness of COVID, not nearly as many...but I expect it will go back to normal eventually.
Where are you two? Hurry back!
@Daren Tackis, not sure about your question? In this video, we were at a nice little restaurant called Jolly Roger. A neat pirate kinda place to eat with a great view near Dominical. However, we live in Rivas, just above San Isidro. Where are YOU?
We are in New Orleans. We lived in Costa Rica in the ,1980s on our boat. Been back a few times since. Now looking to retire in CR. Loved San Jose and Playa del Cocos
@@darent6910 Great....check out our "Best Places to Live in Costa Rica Series
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Great information about some great places to live.
Great videos and great info. Give us more specifics... rentals and costs.
@@darent6910 Coming soon.
Not a mention of the great food and the friendly Costa Ricans. Also there are several beach front restaurants in Jaco including Hotel Cocal, El Hicaco and several others. I think you could have done Jaco a little more justice as well by not emphasizing the hookers and drugs. This is only a very small area of life in Jaco as it is anywhere else in the world. Jaco has a lot to offer and that is why it is so popular. It isn't just marketing but rather the preferred beach getaway for the locals from San Jose. Jaco is a very family friendly place as well a great surfing beach. It won it's position as a destination not by marketing but by what it has to offer.
Thanks for sharing your perspective of Jaco. On our channel, we are not saying we are correct, we are sharing from our perspective.
@Damon Yuen I agree...it is sad.
So what city in this world (especially tourist destinations) doesn't have the same issues ???
@@dieterbillinger2289 A LOT of places in Costa Rica don't have this problem. I've only experienced this problem in Jaco and Puerto Viejo
Hola,costa Rica es pequeño,pero tiene lugares ,como río celeste,volcanes,y playas hermosas,sean bienvenidos siempre,pura vida🇨🇷
Mr. Allen is best buy motothome in us end bring him in c. Rica or buy
If you buy a motorhome and bring it in....it will cost you a lot of import fees. But, if you want to own a motor home...then you better buy before you come. I have NOT seen any place in Costa Rica where you can buy a motor home. CR does not have things like that....or I have NOT seen any.
This video is hiding some mountains.
Yes....not many mountains in that area. Costa Rica has some awesome mountain views.
Always wanted to travel to this heaven but Safty and language are tmy main concern
I understand. I feel it is fairly safe...perhaps more safe than most places. The language is NOT a problem. We came here and didn' t know any Spanish...and we get by. We still only know very little. It is very helpful if you DO know or learn quickly. Always good to understand and have the ability to communicate better.
I have a good friend moved
There in Jaco by the Beach
On January 2021 name Nurse Mo
Good...hope they enjoy it.
I miss her
@@arthursmith6663 Go get her.
Was secret ...
Not sure what you are saying...can you elaborate?
Typical Americans move to Costa Rica and turn it into Amreica,the reason I love Costa Rica is it's not westernized.
That is why we love Costa Rica. It is not as developed. But we are helping to educate people so they know what to expect when they come. IT is not and will never be like America in my opinion.
So, Walmart is the gold-standard? And the talk of prostitutes? Do you understand how bad of a situation they are in?
I really don't get it, and I find your vid to be abhorrent.
Obviously, YOU do NOT know the purpose of my channel.
I help other people who want to move to Costa Rica learn, The Good, The Bad and The UGly, of Costa Rica.
As for the Prostitutes...it is NOTHING like the USA...they are NOT in a bad situation. They choose to be Prostitutes because it is legal in Costa Rica and there are NO PIMPS. Pimping is illegal.
So...go Troll on some other channel.
You guys have really good content, thank you! However, the amount of mansplaining and talk-block over Rebecca is too much. Obviously you love and care about her, so please, show some respect for what she has to say by letting her say it without interruption or co-opting what she is saying by immediately repeating her. It is exasperating to listen to. Keep up the good work :)
Thanks for your input. It actually has NOTHING to do with mansplaining and more to do with our experience working together. Rebecca often repeats what I say and I often repeat what she says...we're learning more as we do more and more videos...how to work together better. However, thanks for your input.