Life is a Beach? Costa Rica Expat Interview Series
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2019
- We sat down with Adero & Noah, expats living in Costa Rica to discuss life in Puerto Viejo.
Associated blog post here:
www.thatbellalife.com/post/li...
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I appreciate the honesty.Puerto Viejo is not ready for prime time which is why it hasnt been ruined.May it remain a challenging place to live forever.Pura Vida!
YES! Leave things as they are 🙌🏾 Don't like it, then look elsewhere...! Pura Vida como siempre 🤙🏾
Hello, thank you for your comments and sharing your insightful experience as well as your recommendations. I have the opportunity to travel to Puerto Viajo as a tourist and I agree with you it is a paradise where you go with the tropical and exuberant Caribbean flow. Hard working and humble people who offer the experience to visitor and locals, they take care of us as well as the exquisite traditional Caribbean local food. Flora and fauna are astonishing. National parks are a magical experience. Love you all, God has blessed us with such amazing place.
This video is so meaningful. It provides realistic yet great information. I appreciate their perspective regarding expectations! Thank you for posting.
Thanks!
Thank you for this! I spent 6 months in Tama back in 2018 and my son (14yr old) and I are returning December 2020. I was going back and forth on where we should settle down in Costa Rica for quite sometime. I work from home, so internet and activities for my son where the determining factors. We decided on Dominical, I figured it would be the best for all that we want. Cooler climate, decent internet, and tons of activities all within a hour. Soooooo excited to be back to living that Pura Vida lifestyle!
Well congrats!! Maybe we will meet up some time when we are in the area.
Hey there Charles! I am looking at this video and thinking, "I know that house!" Then I see Chris serving the meals. Miss La Terraza and mama Jeanetta
Thank you ALL for this, for the time, effort & intention behind what you're doing in general AND in this video specifically. The insights shared were pivotal & important for me to hear. Plus, they were divinely timed. #Synchronicity
Con gusto! Happy to help.
thank you!!
Im headed there next week. Cant wait.
It's a very cool place!
Hi did you visit CR?
@@chosenjewel6588 yes. It was amazing.
Make a video all about it @iandi
Where did you go?
How far inland from Puerto Viejo do you have to travel in order to have a rise in elevation where the temperature is cooler?
Actually I don't know. We live 5 1/2 hrs away. The elevation starts quite close to the beach tho. You can check it out when you are there. I never investigated cooler weather always figured it was gonna be hot no matter what! LOL
Go to Nicaragua. You get pretty much the same as CR and mich more. Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. That means we have the biggest lakes and islands along with the biggest volcanoes and Cathedral churches. Lots of beaches and English-speaking nicaraguans on the Caribbean coast where we have a thriving Afro-Caribbean reggae/calypso movement. Top destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling found in Corn Islands. Worldwide famous naturalist painting movement found in Solentiname Islands. Activa lava lake in Volcan Masaya, a rarity worldwide. Colonial cities like León and Granada with lots of history. Nicaragua has been a top destination since California's gold rush in the 1850s. We have an established off-the-beaten-path for foreigners and Travellers alike. Remember, this is where the original Canal was supposed to be not in Panama. Bosawas is the largest rainforest outside the Amazons in the Americas. Nicaraguan laws make it so much easier to start a business and for expats and foreigners to have a job here. CR makes it nearly impossible for foreigners to work. Plus, nicaraguans love travelers and foreigners unlike many Costa Ricans. The difference between us and CR is we have similar standard of living for much, much cheaper. For $1,500 a month you live like a king! Message me or add me on IG @casagardenia22 for more information...
@@Sandy-xm2mp have you visited Nicaragua recently? Please do so if you haven't but seen a lot of negative news. The Middle East is a war zone yet millions of people visit Israel and are undeterred despite the ongoing war with Hezbollah, Fatah, Hamas, Iran, etc. Trust me, Nicaragua is just a country with a lot of negative news rep. Most people live a HAPPY lifestyle in Nicaragua
Was this filmed in Grecia at La Terraza?
Yes
Shes talking and barely eating the guy is getting his grub on lol. Good interview 👍🏾
it's all my fault, i kept saying i was going to let them eat and then i didn't LOL
I'm considering coming to CR for a ur or two with a 6 yr old and I have several questions. Is there anyone I can speak to?
send me an email at thatbellalife@gmail.com
Hey Qiana, how did everything work out? I’m planing on coming to CR with a 7 year old within the next 2 months.
@@siyethegreat Hi COVID put a pause on everything. It's ironic you replied today because I was just talking about it yesterday for the first time in a long time. I hope you all enjoy. Be safe and remember to change a lot of your currency over so if anything happens to the USD while you're gone, you still have enough money.
@@siyethegreat hey. Im interested in going too. I have a 7.5 year old. Im trying to figure this out. I can't be climbing mountains with groceries though lol.
They seem to have had a negative experience or they weren't ready for that sort of lifestyle change. It definitely sounds like they're regretful.
Thanks for your comment. Actually, since I know them personally, they weren't disappointed at all. They enjoyed their time there. Mostly they were trying to point out some things that don't often get talked about. Many people who move to Costa Rica think it is a total paradise, especially the beaches. It's just like living anywhere, sometimes after u live someplace you want to explore something else. So just a few things folks might want to consider before deciding to move. No place is perfect.
Are they still in PV?
I don't know. Haven't spoken with them since the interview.
@@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 It would be nice if you conducted follow up interviews with your guests to see what they're up to now or if they're even still in CR... I know I would be very interested in watching those! 😃
@@XtaC78 Thanks - Great idea. Wsh I knew LOL I know these 2 are gone but I haven't been able to contact them altho I have tried. When I do I will do a post.
@@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Cool! Pura Vida 🤙🏾
How is your time in Puerto Viejo going at this time...
did they give you veggies with your panacakes
We aren't in Puerto Viejo. The cople n the interview are no longer here.
@@keith6743 At that B&B you get to order whatever you want with your breakfast - pancakes and veggies are OK LOL
@@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 I could tell it was pretty hard on them. I am sure it is not for everyone. My partner and I are planning on coming early 2022. Pura Vida!
@@dixielee3037 It's a beautiful place. Have a great time!!!
Which do you think would be better to do with a car? If you have a car in US? Having it shipped to CR or would it be better to just buy a car in CR?
It probably depends but personally we did not bring our cars. Pretty easy to buy one here. For more info on deciding whether to bring your car or not check out our FAQ page www.thatbellalife.com/costa-rica-relocation-faq
The server lady didn't look like she was feeling y'all🤔
Haha. No, actually she is very friendly and an excellent cook!!! I think that was her professional, not interrupting us look.
What ever happened to these two?
Back in the states.
So the only real con is internet 🤔
I guess it depends on who you are and what you want. We just wanted to present some facts so that folks get a better understanding of life on the beach. Thanks for the comment.
Not the only thing.If you love all the services and restaurants and live entertainment available in the states you can forget about it in that area of CR.And it is a vicious hot sun at high noon so you better enjoy heat.