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

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  • L LYNNEH46

    A map would be MOST useful! Just a simple one so we can place cities/ areas mentioned/

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    BEKAHBOTTONE 0
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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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    • H HAWEBSTER12

      Is there any advantage to being in one providence than another (San Jose v Cartago)?

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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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      • J jstevens

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

        [vimeo url=https://vimeo.com/1066950885]

        John Michael Arthur, a frequent contributor to IL—and for many years a correspondent of ours—has lived in Costa Rica for over a decade. He’s a true insider. And he knows this “hidden” part of Costa Rica well. In this place, the temperate climate ensures you’re comfortable year-round, top-rate healthcare is close at hand, and property prices are shockingly low. John will be live at 11:00 am Eastern on Thursday, March 27!

        Resources
        March issue story

        Fast Track Costa Rica Conference

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        Don't see the video player

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        • J JREEDORCHARD

          How is cell/internet service in Cartago?

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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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          • J JPOLISHUK

            What kinds of school choices are there for grade/middle school?

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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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            • P PHEDIN1

              Not seeing anything at 9:04 AM

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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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              • L LIVENTHEDREAM

                LENPAUR said:
                Hi. I clicked the link in the email but I do not see a video player.
                Cheers
                Len & Pat

                Same here

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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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                • C CHINA4508

                  Video player, please. Mine disappeared.

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                  wrote on 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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                  • C CAMGUA

                    Can't find the link

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                    wrote on 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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                    • A ATALLGAL 0

                      no video link on my phone view of

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                      wrote on 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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                      • H HURDLES.PLENUM-4Z

                        im also not seeing anything using my ipad

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                        wrote on 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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                        • D DEBBIEFARST231

                          not playing

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                          wrote on 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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                          • D DEBBIEFARST231

                            not playing

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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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                            • G GCAMARGO200

                              Hi Jennifer,
                              It's German Camargo, a subscriber of International Living. Unfortunately, I cannot find on this invitation any such thing as a video player. Could you please providen more details of the exact location of such video player on our PC screens? What type of icon should we look for? It would be more advisable to be able to click on a link that brings customers to today's workshop presentation. Thanks!

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                              wrote on 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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                              • D DBSHAF

                                would you touch base on volcanic activity in this region and frequency?

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                                A few years ago, there was a lot of volcanic activity in the Central Valley. My friends that have respiratory issues had problems during that time. Where I am in Guanacaste, the closest volcano is 100 km from me. We haven't had any issues. Yet we do feel earthquakes often.

                                I will talk with some friends and learn more about the volcanic activity the expereince in the Central Valley and share more about this at the conference in May-- and will post about it on the IL Costa Rica Community page too.

                                -Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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                                • M MARNEEST

                                  No video player here either. I will try to watch it after the live presentation and hope that wil work!

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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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                                  • S S.ROBIN.WEISS

                                    the linkls are not working

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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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                                      Thanks for the excellent info on Costa Rica! Can you share any details on water quality? Is it safe to drink? And how is wastewater handled? One other question...what about any wildlife hazards like poisonous snakes, spders, etc?

                                      Thanks,

                                      David

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                                        hi Jennifer, I wasn’t able to make the 11:00 broadcast. I am on an IPad will I be able to view the rebroadcast?

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                                          I'm unable to find the video that was meant to be posted after the talk with John Michael Arthur today. Please let me know how I can watch it.

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