I flew Sansa to Liberia recently and was pretty impressed by what I saw, much larger than I expected.

I stayed at the Paradisus Playa Conchal, which was actually pretty nice. I didn't find any homes or condos in the area that I cared for, but I didn't look that hard either. Where is the place to be in Guanacaste?

Conchal, Tamarindo, Flamingo

I live in San Pedro, but my boss lives in Escazu :thumbsup

We're going out tonight for my bday last monday....dinner at K&S (german food/beer, live band) then maybe to Touch bar or El Pueblo, then maybe Plaza or an afterhour party thats happening tonight at Vertigos.

Your welcome to join us ;>

frankfortuna:

Truth is there ain't really a lot of choice on homes/condos - tho they are being constructed by the batch there. Land/homes on the Guanacaste/Nicoya area are sold pretty quick and prices are rising... roughly, about 20%/year or more.

Generally the Pacific Coast is the place to be - tho unless planning is done carefully, - it will end up like Cacun.

I've invested a largish lump of money into the Pacific Coast area and between friends have secured miles of land - dunno the total, but loads - there is now no more land left for sale in that area. Other friends bought years ago and had some land for sale, but that's all been taken off the market cos they know it's worth more to just sit on it :-)

Sometime.. hell knows when, but in a year or so, I've have some very interesting shit for people like "webmasters" or any "mobile" person if they are thinking of living in Costa Rica. :winkwink:

Varius:

Happy Birthday!!! :)

OK!.. I got shit to sort out later, but will try and "escape" and divert round that way for a drink!! :thumbsup

Sounds a bit pricy, but I guess that's the price to pay living there. :)

Ok well I don't have a cell....so if you aren't sure what I look like, just look for the big guy with pierced lip and tatoos heheh :1orglaugh

Vitasoy:

Hell no!! :glugglug Costa Rica is "expensive" by Latin American standards.

But when you think there are, in effect, no taxes - nobody bothers you, a full time maid or gardner costs around $300 - $300/month etc - this place is damned cheap and offers a lifestyle far in excess of the "civilized world".

On the other hand... in some other Latin American countries the cost of living is only about 25% that of Costa Rica. I can think of one friend who lives in a neighboring country, he has... think it's about 9 staff, maids, chaffeur, gardner etc and his wage bill for that is around $1000/month.

There is simpley no comparison with other industrialised countries - this place is a total paradise in comparison - and one that most visitors here rarely see.

Wow. I'm simply amazed. I'm going to start looking this more.

Varius:

:1orglaugh OK Keith!! I can spot net folks 100 yards away!!

I think we probably have some friends in common!! :winkwink:

50 Costa Rican webmasters

I'm off to get ready, but if you got icq add me 38373031

Sly_RJ:

I'd add to that... think Varius would agree :-) The people here are very friendly and helpful and there is no reason whatsoever to have any "problems" - there is always a way round them :-)

In fact... after the island of St Maartin in the Caribbean, I'd think I'd rate Costa Rica for "friendliness" as number 2. Tho, I'm sure there are some other "paradise places" that may equal it.

When I got "specifics" to say Sly - I'll post them here. We got some good stuff in the pipeline, but unlikely that will all happen till late next year.

Varius:

OK Keith! Thank you! Will add ya and probably see you later!! :drinkup

I've never been to Costa Rica, I think I'll have to go :glugglug