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Move Over Central Valley… This is Costa Rica’s Next Great Expat Escape

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    replied to jstevens on 27 Mar 2025, 16:08 last edited by
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    no video player is seen at the top of this page please advise

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    replied to BEKAHBOTTONE 0 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:08 last edited by
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    IL's Costa Rica Correspondent - Bekah
    I love the cooler weather and greeness of Tres Rios.

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    replied to NUTRIEAGLE on 27 Mar 2025, 16:11 last edited by
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    Hi. I think it is always to start Spanish lessons before moving. Tourist and beach locations speak a lot of English. In the Central Valley, you hear more Spanish for sure. Speaking Spanish allows you to connect with locals and integrate more into the culture. I love to recommend a friend of mine's classes: https://wespeakspanish-cr.com./
    Focusing on conversation skills is the best way to start!

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    wrote on 27 Mar 2025, 16:13 last edited by
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    i dont see a video player. please advise how to join.

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    replied to CHRISCAINE2 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:13 last edited by
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    In my opinion, speaking Spanish is needed in the public system (la Caja). Yet in most private practices, English is spoken. I mix and match the two systems. Healthcare is more affordable in Costa Rica than in the US to pay out of pocket.
    I can't wait to connect in May at the conference. Come talk with me and I can share more about healthcare in CR. 🙂

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    replied to jstevens on 27 Mar 2025, 16:14 last edited by
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    I'm a Life Member I can't access this Event, No Link or Player.
    Can you send me a Link ?
    G. Ruff

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    replied to VIDMM92 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:15 last edited by
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    Where did you go in Costa Rica? What were your impressions? I would love to hear more. Did you get to watch the video of JMA?
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to LYNNEH46 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:18 last edited by
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    You can find a map here- https://internationalliving.com/countries/costa-rica/climate-in-costa-rica/
    I can't add an image here, but this article has agood map. Orosi Valley is in Cartago.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to HAWEBSTER12 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:20 last edited by
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    Hi. In my opinion, Cartago is more rural with more nature. I love Tierra Blanca going up to Volcan Irazu. And Cartago is less crowded/busy.
    I would say Cartago is starting to come more on the radar and a good place to check out.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to jstevens on 27 Mar 2025, 16:21 last edited by
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    Don't see the video player

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    replied to JREEDORCHARD on 27 Mar 2025, 16:22 last edited by
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    When I lived in Tres Rios years ago, I worked online and didn't have many issues. And the internet has only improved over the last years.
    In Guanacaste, which is more rural, I have fast, reliable internet and phone service. I get some dead zones on my cell but it works perfectly at my house and in most places.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to JPOLISHUK on 27 Mar 2025, 16:26 last edited by
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    There are many private schools around the country and public schools are availabe for fluent Spanish speakers. It all depends on where the region you are looking at. Share what areas you are interested in and I can give you my recommendations.

    I wrote this article and it can give you a bit of an overview, yet with a focus in Guanacaste.
    https://internationalliving.com/playa-tamarindo-a-place-where-families-thrive/

    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to PHEDIN1 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:28 last edited by
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    Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to LIVENTHEDREAM on 27 Mar 2025, 16:29 last edited by
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    Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to CHINA4508 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:29 last edited by
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    Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to CAMGUA on 27 Mar 2025, 16:30 last edited by
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    Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to ATALLGAL 0 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:30 last edited by
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    Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to HURDLES.PLENUM-4Z on 27 Mar 2025, 16:30 last edited by
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    Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to DEBBIEFARST231 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:31 last edited by
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    Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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    replied to DEBBIEFARST231 on 27 Mar 2025, 16:32 last edited by
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    Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
    -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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