It’s is an incredible place 🤩. Thanks for watching!!

@@gretchenheilman7275 hey Gretchen! Hope all is well!! Costa Rica is beautiful and in December it will be 4 years living here. The 2 things I can say is 1) if you live in an area where it’s touristy or built up where you can access things readily it’s expensive (think $3,000-$5,000 per month minimum to live off of). If you move to a small Tico town you will need to learn the language (I still can’t say a sentence but I’m learning 😂) and you can live off of $2,500 per month. 2) Healthcare is awesome but you will pay similar for insurance as you do in the US or you can get residency. You would need a lawyer if you don’t speak the language and it will run average $5,000+ and it takes about 1-1.5 years to get it. Then you are required to pay into their healthcare system and if you can prove you make a min pension of $1,000/month it’s very affordable. It was a difficult transition but after 3-3.5 years we are finally enjoying it to the max! Also, cars are VERY expensive! If you live in a location where you need a car you would MINIMUM need $15,000 to get one you can trust. New cars will cost you about 20-25% more than if you purchase in the US.

Debbie would have been telling us to move faster 😂😂

PS : Glad you didn’t run into any 🐻

@@cate52 hahaha!!! No bears but I was on the lookout! Thanks for always being amazing mama Cate!! I was researching our mom/daughter trip, Carrie said Gina went to a cool place that looked central to everyone and Carrie said she talked to mom and she even made a suggestion! I can’t wait to be together again!!! ❤️❤️❤️. Love you tons!

@@lilianafoster748 con mucho gusto ❤️. Me alegro de verte 🤩

@@VibrantOver50 thanks ❤️❤️

I’m so happy you liked it ❤ I filmed on an old phone but I have a camera with great video quality arriving soon so hope to get better videos in the future. Thanks for sharing!! 🎉

@@cate52 I love you ❤️❤️. The weather is beautiful now and I met new amazing people and they let me practice my Spanish with them 😂. Sending tons of hugs!!

Thanks for watching Brigitte!! ❤

Gracias. Era un lugar precioso 🤩

Eddie!!! It’s incredible how much it has changed in the past 3 years! It’s a beautiful location! We miss you and Sandra!! Hopefully we can catch up soon! I hope life is going GREAT!

There is some great fishing there!! I hope you caught some big ones!!

@@scubarocks2004 Yes I did. Pura Vida.

Haha! I eat a lot of snacks even when I’m not active 😂😂

Thank you Ras! Pura vida mi amigo 🤩

Hi Eddie!! When you come visit I will get a video of you mucking the stalls 😂😂. Miss you guys!!! Can’t wait for your return!!

Thank you for your kind words! I live between Langosta and Avellana and need to do more videos. Thanks for the encouragement!!

I’m sure it’s changed a lot since ‘93 but some places still exist that you mentioned! There are a lot of fun surf spots along the Pacific coast for sure!

I did not build in Kalia. I opted to build on a lot and had an architect that was passionate about tropical design. We built the house so it was actually hidden among the tropical garden of native plants. We build using the best septic system and had a bionest installed to reuse black water. It’s our responsibility to build responsibly and not encourage the builders, architects, etc to build frivolous to destroy the environment. It’s ultimately our responsibility to tame the beasts.

Talvez ella no hace eso que dices,pero si es cierto que estan construyendo muchas casas de lujo en esos lugares,y destruyendo el habitad de flora y fauna.Saludos desde san Ramón de Alajuela Costa Rica.

There is a some really fun surf here. I’m glad you had fun!

@@scubarocks2004 thanks

Thanks!! Just moved here 3 months ago and it’s changed so much since this video 😳😂

North Pacific side of Costa Rica

Thank you Nina 🙏❤️

Hello! If your a Facebook you can find pages like Nosara Recommends and you can ask what activities would be fun for a 20 month old. I don’t have children so I would leave it up to those that have younger children to give you better answers. I’m leaving tomorrow to move to Nosara as my permanent residence so I know I fell in love with it 😃

@@scubarocks2004 Ok will do. Safe and healthy travels!!

@@MStar10 thanks and I hope you get wonderful feedback on your question!!

I had you on the distribution but knew you were at work so was hoping Dad would share with you when you got home! I cried seeing Kav ❤️

✌🏻🤙🏻 hope you and your family are staying safe!

Yes, it is sad that there is petty theft there and it happens every day. I just know how to protect myself the best way possible to avoid this from happening. I am moving to Nosara end of 2020 and happy I am moving from a place that has more concrete that land, there were 4 shootings/deaths within a few blocks from where I live. There was an attack and near rape a block from where I lived and cars are broken into on a daily basis. I see no terrorist attacks, mass shootings, school shootings, or other horrible acts of violence so I choose that over the USA (which I love!). But ready for a lifestyle much different. BUT you are so right...petty theft is real and you need to be aware of it. Thanks and I hope you did see the beauty.

@@scubarocks2004 They climbed multiple stories on ladders, and broke in the smallest of windows. They peeled back bars of window covered cages. I found origami pieces and soda cans in the woods where they waited for us to leave. Its a place that is beautiful but you need to constantly be on alert which makes me sad.

Vitamindevo it is really sad that it happens 😢. I 100% agree with you.

Richard Sharpe I feel the same, Richard. I fell in love with Nosara the first time I went. Do you live there? I’m building a home and will be there towards the end of next year. Beyond excited. So happy to see your comment! Thank you!

me is cool it is so wonderful there. Everyone is beyond nice. I have not been to Beach Dog Cafe yet but will when I head there in June. That is close to where I’m building my home.

oh lol when i was there me and my family went almost everyday for lunch. the smoothies are amazing!

me is cool I can live on smoothies and cold pressed juices so I’m so going!!! Thanks for the intel!

Catfish the Seawing haha...that’s cool! I head back soon...I love Nosara!

It looks really nice! Hope you enjoyed your stay!!

Guccimanelaflare that is fantastic! Why are you nervous? It’s a beautiful place full of Pura Vida. I head back in June and it can’t come fast enough 😃. I’m excited for you!!

Kellie Smirnoff Idk although i’m very excited it’s my first time out the country but that’s common I guess!!

Guccimanelaflare how exciting! I promise you will love it! If you get car sick just take Dramamine the night before you fly there and the morning of your flight. I never get carsick but I do on the drive to Nosara 😂

Kellie Smirnoff thank you so much!

Kellie Smirnoff do you fly to Liberia or San Juan?

Thank you so much! I hope to make many more once I move there. I appreciate your kind comment!!

@@scubarocks2004 way cool . i love costa rica . Puda Vida Kellie

Capt Paul Pura Vida my friend!

I think it’s almost time you head to Nosara! Enjoy!!

me is cool glad you liked it! I LOVE Nosara!!!

Thee Oneee Noee32 Hello! I have to admit I’m not positive as I had no knowledge of Mt. Whitney and was asked to climb it the day before I did. I had no idea what to expect! I don’t want to fathom a guess but I would contact the park to find out the best time for you to climb. Sorry for the lack of answer!

Oh wow Im a former runner but yeah i want to do something a little different and get to new places. Thats is the ultimate challenge. It was july and there was a lot of snow to be that time of year. Nice video tho. I would like to find a group too to do that hike. Is there like groups that usually do it?

Thee Oneee Noee32 I am an ultra distance runner and this climb was a significant challenge 😬. I went with the group that I crewed Badwater with but I’m sure you can find groups on social media that try to organize climbs!

@@scubarocks2004 yeah it does not look easy, one thing is that I do not want to camp I would like to do it in one try. Thanks for the tip tho

Mila's Dance Party hello! Thank you! I did go on june and I love surfing but the 2 times I went in June the waves were too big (large swells) so I had to just surf the inside whitewater. The waves are much different than where I live! I’m moving there (building a home now) so I’m looking forward to getting better! The best thing to do is find a local surf shop or surf camp and reach out to see when the waves would be best for a beginner. Dec through April is high/dry season and it’s more populated. This past Oct (which is the month it rains the most) I think the flooding was horrible and there may have been 1 or 2 good days of surf. I’m NO expert but the locals are!

@@scubarocks2004 great, awesome! I'll ask some local shops

David Miller Awesome!! Which surf camp? You will love it! I’m building a home in Playa Guiones and moving there full time in 2 years...that’s how much I love it 😃. I can’t wait to hear how your trip goes!!

Kellie Smirnoff we are going to Corky Carrols surf camp for a week. We are using this as our scouting trip for a place to live. Sun, surf and outdoor living.

David Miller wonderful!! I have a feeling you will fall in love. Nosara is getting to be very expensive as it is one of the most sought after expat locations but it’s the only place I’ve ever been where I didn’t want to come back home. If you ever decide Nosara is your winning location I will be happy to share any of my resources and experiences. HAVE A BLAST!!! Pura Vida!!

We leave 2 weeks from tomorrow. I can’t wait. Toes in the sand and a beer in hand. We may never come back, lol.

David Miller HAVE THE BEST TIME!! Every day I dream of my one way ticket to Nosara!!! Every day!! 😂

Paul Renna Thanks so much, Paul! Nosara stole my heart! I’m building a home in Playa Guiones and moving in 2 years....that’s how much I love it ❤️. Maybe I’ll see you on the beach one day!

Good morning Kellie :) thank you so much! God, spirit and my higher self are taking there in 2 weeks for at least the month of October💛. Costa Rica has been calling at me for a long time and I know in my heart it’s my home too. So you will most certainly see me on the beach 😎. Thank you for a profound video and radiating a wonderful angelic light that is really the icing on the pure love manifestion that’s about to become my physical reality. Please, you’re so very welcome to add me on Instagram @hairarchitect that we may manifest that divine day you speak of😇🙏🦋 Namaste beautiful being of light Kindest Me ☀️

Paul Renna that is wonderful! Nosara truly does ooze Pura Vida in every sense of the word. Enjoy your trip and post a lot! I will find you on Insta! Be well!

Kellie Smirnoff :) thank you so much again and I have no doubt that it does 💛 I’ll look forward to seeing you in costa and on insta. May your day be filled with wonderful universal synchronicity‘s and lots of joy and laughter 😊 Namaste

My family owns this house and if you are interested. here is a link www.vrbo.com/1105543 . It is probably better to go with a group of friends in this house.

Ping Hi Ping!! Glad you enjoyed the video! OMG the 2 times I went to Nosara I could not make it past the break so had to surf the inside as the whitewater was rebuilding. The drift was insane! Good workout 😂. How often do you make it to Nosara? I just purchased a lot and going to build and move there full time so this way I can actually surf the outside 😂. Thanks for your comment!!

That is such a super cute home!! Thanks for sending! I’m building my home right by your family’s home (to live in...not rent out). Hopefully our paths will cross at some point and I’ll keep your family’s home in mind for the future visits! Great location’

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Hello! Thanks for your comment. Not sure if your making fun of me or you like the video 😂 but I appreciate you stopping by! I love Nosara!

No, not making fun at all. I wish everyone's trip videos were like this one. Have you watched any from others? I appreciate what I learn from them, but some are a slog. I've realized from watching yours how important good editing is (among other things you did).

By the way, what video editing software do you use? I'd like to try to make a video like this the next time I go to Costa Rica.

I hope you'll make many more videos like this one. The world needs them! I just watched another video on Nosara and half of it was the guy's face. The only thing I wondered about your is why at the beginning you didn't zoom in on Costa Rica and put a pin in Nosara. To keep the location secret? :- )