Life in San José, Costa Rica with Anastsia McCulloch

Looking to explore San José? Click here: goo.gl/3ecjai
Adam Baker visits San José with our very own local Costa Rica Travel Expert Anastasia McCulloch! She's been living here for over 8 years & helped over a thousand guests experience #CostaRica!
Follow her adventures at: / anastasiacrvacations
San José is a Costa Rica's capital and offers plenty of interesting highlights with exciting food, music & shopping scenes. There are plenty of museums rich with art and design to explore, as well numerours local markets.
To learn more about San José see our travel guide: goo.gl/3ecjai
To explore San José Hotels click here: goo.gl/rs4NPr
Produced, Presented & Cut by Adam Baker
Shot by Carolina Bello
Special Thanks to Anastasia McCulloch
Additional Thanks to Salon Isabel, Estacion Atocha & Cuero, Papel y Tijeras

[@yanoryaguilar85]

We are not a rich country aleast not about money;but we are rich because we love each other and we have peace in ours hearts!!!and my friends this is the most important thing in life!!

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Pura Vida Yanory

[@darkseid1757]

I agree. I visit often but the growing number of robberies against tourists has me concerned. Hopefully, the problem will get corrected soon.

[@loverespect3798]

I want to visit there

[@pamsimonson5500]

Where I need to be. saving up for the next 7 years.

[@dmitrykudryashov2515]

That's why every house in Costa Rica looks like a prison. Country of prison cells )))))

[@janholten7894]

Absolutely amazing girl! Nice to learn from her about this country!

[@scottwatelet5769]

My daughter is on the way tonight for a school trip. Very excited to meet the wonderful people in this great land.

[@CostaRicanVacations]

That's great to hear Scott! We hope she has an amazing time!

[@casaguanche9909]

Muchos años sin visitar Costa Rica.....San José esta cambiado y hermoso !!! Abrazos desde Panamá.

[@refusoagaino6824]

Yo tambien, soy Canadiense. Viviendo la pura vida desde 1990, hasta 2000 mas o menos. Ahorita estoy en California. Mi esposa no conozco nada de CR. Quiero que ella aprenderé la país, por que yo prefiero morir alla.

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

San Jose de fijo esta cambiando y mejorando (poco a poco) todos los dias. Falta mucho para que sea como la Cuidad de Panama jeje pero ahi vamos. Abrazos de Chepe!

[@daniellebanaszak685]

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[@alejandrogusman9874]

Simplemente precioso lo mejor de san jose...costa rica ....mucho orgullo usa new york.

[@johnathangreene1947]

They're painting the perfect life thru these videos. In reality, you're out there all by yourself; unless, you have some money but everyone's your friend then.

[@elirojas8429]

Is sad but true, thats how the world works and you need to have enough money to enjoy yourself. For example, i loved Mexico, felt safe ans didnt had experience any issues while visiting but i stayed near chapultepec and nicer neighborhoods and only ate in restaurants. Its the same here, you need to look for safe and comfortable to experience a good vacation. I feel like the main error people make when going to a new country is trying to shorten expenses to experience " the real culture" while in reaility they are just being cheap and that us okay if they can take it but they are most likely to act like everyone is poor around here just because they stayed in low income areas and that is all they saw.

[@mohmmadaltaf6065]

Beautiful country Love from india🇮🇳

[@briteness]

I lived in San Jose, near the Sabana park, for about half a year in 2004-2005. I have many good memories from that town. It changed my life. Probably my favorite place in town was the Mercado Central. I used to eat lunch there fairly frequently.

[@Et69ban]

I loved this video. Thanks for sharing to the world a beautiful piece of our country :) !

[@MsNghiEnglish]

Hi Dave, im going to come to Costarica. Do people speak English as second language? TIA

[@alloper6072]

Yo soy de Chepe, crecí en los barrios del sur, a 5 minutos de la capital, y sí, no todo es bueno en San José, mucho no lo es, pero hoy que ya no vivo allí, extraño mi ciudad y al verla caminar por esos lugares, por los que pasé miles de veces, me entró la nostalgia .. Que bueno que hayan extranjeros que resalten lo bueno de nuestro Chepe, hay que rescatar San José.. Gracias por tan buen vídeo..

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Que comentario mas hermoso

[@ericalexandervasquezcalder6436]

Hola amiga

[@mahatabdi3587]

Nice country from Kenya

[@moa3008]

In 1948; Costa Rica abolished the military; and used the money for universal healthcare; and would send the medical students to American universities to further their medical education; and returned to Costa Rica to serve the country. Now Costa Rica has a medical tourism industry which attracts medical tourists from all over the world.

[@yosoynomadacr]

Gracias por fomentar la visitación a nuestro país.

[@elizabethfarrell9650]

Cool stuff. Thanks for this. 🖤

[@villacoya]

All folks in the Internet are so happy that you have such a good life 😂

[@1981MrLeonardo]

Can't wait to be there already!!! December ☺

[@Live-Life-Freely]

@ 2:04 incredible I also "wake up on my typical day"!

[@chinojarjos]

Mi tierra best place to live is actually in the mountains outside the city in Heredia, Alajuela, Cartago and the capital the mountains are usually 35-40 min from the cities, not bad at all and you get the best of both worlds.

[@matheobaumar6956]

Thank you for this. :)

[@alvarocordoba842]

Welcome to Costa Rica, any time.

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

Good video. Thanks for sharing. I would love to see that soccer stadium. I want to see a volcano. San Juan looks great.

[@EmilyRyann]

This is awesome! I recently studied abroad in Costa Rica- in San Jose & the Osa Peninsula!😀🌴

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Very cool Emily!!! Where were you in Osa? How lucky to get to study in the most magical part of the country :)

[@EmilyRyann]

Anastasia McCulloch I was about an hour from San Josecito beach!😀

[@lornehargis2614]

I'm going to Golfito soon, primarily to fish. What areas do you recommend to visit?

[@ericalexandervasquezcalder6436]

Hola

[@ericalexandervasquezcalder6436]

Hola todo bien

[@usuario2598]

WOW!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RichHernandezEnt]

This is a great video! I definitely want to visit!

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Thanks Rich, hopefully we can help you out in coming for a visit!

[@Battleborndobermans]

Pura vida!! I cant wait to go back.

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Great to hear Randal!

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Randal Brown We’d love to give you a hand whenever you’re ready to plan ☺️

[@alvaroakatico9188]

Anastasia McCulloch Do you have a website? Will be going to Costa Rica soon and need accommodations.

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Alvaro!!! I'm sorry I missed you and yes! Please get in touch on our website www.vacationscostarica.com When you inquire, just be sure to ask for Anastasia and I will gladly give you a hand :)

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Or of course via my Facebook page facebook.com/AnastasiaCRVacations/

[@wolfgangandrewx2416]

This is a very well edited video. Looks like a great place.

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Agreed! Kudos to our very talented video crew and thank you Wolfgang for your kind feedback. Many hidden gems to be found here in the capital. Hopefully you'll come check it out in person one day :)

[@dayanamh]

The truth is, if you have money, you will have a great time in almost every place in the world. This video shows San Jose from her perspective, and that's ok. Now as a Costa Rican who lives and works in San jose I can tell you, San Jose centro ''Downtown'' is an ugly place, dirty, full of people trying to sell you shitty things, there are not many restaurants that are good and not over expensive, there are not many cultural activities or nightlife events that you can go to. And, big important thing to know is that Costa Rica is much more expensive than the surrounding countries. One more point I would like to make is that our food is really not that great, I mean if you go to an expensive restaurant and pay for food that has a lot of influences from other countrie's foods then yes, of course, but Costarican food is just not that varied, exotic or good as other countries. For some people reading this comment it might seem like I just want to bash my country, is not that, I am just being honest. Now, if you go to the beaches and have enough money to pay for the hotel, nice food and all that, well thats a different story. As i said before, the quality of your experiences depend a lot on how much money you have in your pocket or as an alternative, If you dont have that much money you could have a friend who is a local and knows how to get around and make the most of your time and money because they already know the city. for example, if i had friends coming here, I would try to take them to the places i know are worth it. Finally there is always the option to come as a backpacker and adventurer and that doesn´t mean is going to be an aweful experience. It will just be real.

[@holytrashify]

This comment cracked me up...i love costa rica...but i would have to agree with what you said...but i have some advice for you too...even the poorest man can see and feel beauty and be content wherever he is.

[@Crgather]

Meh I love San José

[@zizzte2956]

Hey I'm looking to go down there in the next 6 months what do you recommend and good to know about the food I'll just have to find a place with a kitchen I'll cook mexican lol

[@holytrashify]

@@zizzte2956 if you dont mind, i have spent a lot of time in costa rica and have traveled to most of the cities... I would recommend you go to the pacific coast towards manuel antonio, dominical, uvita, ojochal, etc... avoid jaco and tamarindo, unless you like the nightlife and bars, prostitutes, etc... there are some nice towns below Limon too, like Puerto viejo, but i think the pacific side has more to offer...you might like to visit some of the volcanoes in arenal as well, very beautiful and rich with tropical life.

[@zizzte2956]

@@holytrashifyThanks I'll start doing my research and yes I like to dance I want to hit up some clubs but not looking for working girls that's not my thing.

[@belialuedke1880]

Really enjoyed it. 👌

[@sunconsecutivewin8687]

very nice♡♡ san jose👍👍

[@emr]

My native Country Love it!

[@stevenquesadaabarca1342]

COSTA RICA es un pais que enamora a cualquiera con su belleza 🌴💚💚💚💚💚❤❤💚💚💚💚💚🌴

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Estamos de acuerdo!

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Steven Quesada Sin duda es un país increíble 💗👌🏼

[@stevenquesadaabarca1342]

Totalmente lo amo ❤❤🍃🌸

[@brettsalasloaiza3877]

en las partes de los turistas tiene otro lado pero si

[@veronicagoncalves3459]

Steven Quesada ❤❤❤❤❤

[@djrolo813]

Very cool. I love Costa Rica. I've been once (Blue River Resort). I'll be there Nov. 16

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Great to hear Roland! Enjoy your stay!!

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Give us a shout if you need anything Ronald!

[@kennethfallas4302]

Anastsia, great video!!! . Please do show or make videos of the places you visit in Costa Rica , is a great source of information. Toronto, Canada.

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Definitely Kenneth! Thank you for letting us know you like it! Please keep an eye out for more videos to come :) Pura Vida!!!

[@CarlosQuesadaR]

Ver y nice vídeo. Thank you

[@MsMed80]

I would love to do your type of job in CR. Looks exciting.

[@briankelly1817]

Loved it! She's good at her job and living life. I won't even fault her for one of the strangest ways of jogging I've ever seen. The video was stellar. Now, I can't wait to go to San José!

[@Kattywagon29]

lololololololololol I too was thrown off by the jogging. Despite that though, she seems very personalble.

[@1981SBAX]

Beautiful video, I cant wait, I'll be there for a month next year. Not sure where to stay though I think San Jose looks nice. If I get a rental car to make it to the beach towns. Thanks for uploading!

[@ary_j3073]

Sammie Baxter I recommend you Guanacaste

[@MrCentenodavid]

Great video!!

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Thank you David!!! Pura Vida!

[@caseyrowe3402]

excellent stuff. :)

[@rorybellamy2533]

Ana , Thank you for this report,

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Indeed she did an amazing job offering an excellent, insightful look into living in San Jose! :)

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

I'm glad you liked it Roy. Pura Vida.

[@Rico_Suave_]

great vid

[@MohammedFawaz988]

Very beautiful country love from kerala India 🇮🇳

[@ash_posh_omg]

Hi what shutter companies would you recommend to see the amazing things in Costa Rica? Some place near the San Jose Airport would be nice.

[@cr2nr]

Buen video . . . nice video . . . Wow that job is like a dream job ! Haha... puravida!

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Thanks cr2nr for the comment and she does have a dream job for sure at Costa Rican Vacations! :D

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Gracias cr2nr :) Es este país que es un sueño

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Tiene todo la razon Anastasia! :)

[@ileanasamudio9992]

Costa Rican Vacations - Travel Agency i am from Costa Rica have already visited Escazu there are truly the moderno of the coutry

[@syedaga4711]

Your new subscriber 😀 Love from India (Bangalore)😊🙏🙏

[@chrisglover7427]

anastsia is beautiful...costa rica is lucky to have her

[@CostaRicanVacations]

It is indeed!

[@dame8731]

I definitely agree.

[@ticocostaricabarboza5305]

Manuel Antonio national park.. millennium hotel right on the Entrance of park so nice 👍

[@AriPF-ck7bk]

Yo voy mucho a San Jose

[@CoachatCole]

5:50 nice way to put it. “It’s come a long way”

[@justfuntoday3287]

Hi I’m heading to tamarindo any tours you really recommend?

[@sounpacific]

I want to update my last review of Anastasia and her company. She has now responded to me and has been very giving and cool about actually helping us....Yeah!!!! Now she is spending time to help us and that is great....Good job and it nice to see you have a big heart again thank you for helping us.

[@peace.love.n.blessings]

That's great. You should delete your other comment if you are happy with her services.

[@sounpacific]

@@peace.love.n.blessings makes sence

[@sounpacific]

@@peace.love.n.blessings done, hope she continues to be nice to us.

[@shaneaccented567]

My grandmother is from Costa rica and I'm visiting it sometime next year... But I may most likely be alone I just want to know the culture and what's the locals loom like and do so I can blend in a little

[@deivisariasarce2842]

Ser tico es tuanis✌

[@wilmerpedrolopezortiz5016]

Deivis Ariad Arce....para vos si..pelotuda

[@yaramourelog.271]

You have to visit the first design store in Costa Rica, eÑe en Barrio Amón, welcome.

[@srimulyasih6574]

Quería saber mucho sobre la cultura en Costa Rica.

[@mahtabsharifi4982]

Very nice character lady

[@mgithaiga1]

I would like to visit San Jose

[@amapolasbarpavaslomas2351]

Hi o hola soy de Costa Rica pura vida como estas vivo aqui cerca lindo video

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Pura Vida!

[@amapolasbarpavaslomas2351]

Donde tegusta mas la playa o Montaña

[@robertozuniga4331]

Ese es mi país 👍😃🥰

[@theorchata]

buena cosa sali de costa rica en 1969 y nunca volvere mierda de paiz

[@michaeljasa3676]

Anastasia, I realize this video is several years old. I’m a professional executive chef from South Florida and planning a vacation in Costa Rica in mid march this year. San Jose for start and finish days, one week in Jaco too. I’d love to have a dine around consultant. Are you still there?

[@uxninjaa]

How is the weather in November, it's the end of the rain season but does it still rain a lot?

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Hey Franky Tse, it is a great time to travel as its a transitional period so you get plenty of sunshine whilst everything is still green. Check out our Costa Rica weather video for an in-depth look! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4LXY2ygl7CJpJY

[@waseemakram-hj2jk]

Nice country

[@roberteenbruce3202]

We went to the Westin resort but would like to experience San Jose. Covid has stopped us now.

[@jazsan2243]

Hi! What is the name of the hotel at the beginning of the video with the plunge pool? My boyfriend and I are planning to go in July to Elope!

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Hi Jaz San, that is a plunge pool from one of the Suites at The Pacuare Lodge. This is a lovely boutique hotel found to the East of San Jose along the Pacuare river. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXWym6aKYtKYbLc

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

jaz san That is super exciting! If you’d like a hand planning your elopement, don’t hesitate to email me ;) [e-mail]

[@gustavocabanas61]

ALGUIEN ME PUEDE EXPLICAR QUE ES "EL CEMENTAZO" TICO...O DONDE QUEDA? HE OIDO HABLAR DE ELLO, PERO NO SE QUE ES.

[@MarvzMasakayan]

This is great work. I will try to incorporate more of this style with my next videos. I also made a vid about our trip to Manuel Antonio and jaco. New subscriber here. 👍

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Hey Marvz thanks for getting in touch and letting us know. Do send any links over to us to check out your Costa Rica vids! Cheers - Adam @TheCRVTeam

[@MarvzMasakayan]

@@CostaRicanVacations You really inspired me with how you present the details and capture the beauty of Costa Rica. I will soon be doing vlogs hopefully once I get the courage like your team has. 😀. Here's the link for my cinematic video of our trip. I'm still learning so go easy on me 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2qsnnSpba2Hh5Y

[@CostaRicanVacations]

@@MarvzMasakayan Good stuff! Looks like you have some cool shots from trip, keep up the good work!

[@elrocoyt7997]

Pura vida

[@okymonge831]

Holaaa Gracias Anastasia Muy lindo el video Haciendo referencia a ciertos comentarios negativos Es cierto también tenemos lugares no tan " agradables" donde desgraciadamente se ve mucha pobreza Pero en todos los paises del mundo pasa lo mismo hay pobreza robos, gente sin educación Y hablo de países grandes y con poder adquisitivo !! Pero nosotros CR. Pequeñito .pero es un país q gozamos de tranquilidad,buen clima y sobre todo la gente Tica educada y amable A veces el Turista tiene ha tenido mala experiencia con gente aquí, podría asegurar que no es gente de CR es de otros países pobres como el nuestro q vienen huyendo de sus países donde han sido maltrados !!!! De diferentes formas En fin me gustó mucho el video de Anastasia y q siga disfrutando de nuestra patria !!!! 🇨🇷

[@ticos08]

Que bueno presentaron lo mas bonito , porque vamos a ser realistas todo Pais tiene sus lugares negativos .

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Exacto - Estos son las partes de San Jose donde paso la mayoría de mi tiempo, pero siempre hay partes que no son tan bonitas. Si vamos a ser realistas, hay muchos lugares muchísimo más bellos que Chepe, pero como es mi hogar, tengo cierto cariño por la ciudad. Aun con todas sus fallas.

[@carl_anderson9315]

Eso es cierto. Como tico hubo una época en que caminar por la capital casi me deprimía por el grado de descuido, pero por alguna “mágica” razón (talvez perder las elecciones jaja ) el alcalde se San José decidió esta vez meterle un poquito de ganas en invertir en la ciudad (aunque su obsesión con cerrar vías de acceso con paseítos, ciclovías y cuanto invento se le ocurra no se le ha quitado). En todo caso, hoy las calles están más limpias y la plaza de la cultura y está más bonita. Falta muuuuchisimo mas que hacer como sacar los buses de la capital y crear intermodales de autobuses fuera del centro, pero la capital está más agradable, y por fin pude acordarme de lo hermoso que es este país, ya que por un tiempo lo había olvidado.

[@ticos08]

Araya a sido uno de los mejores alcaldes que a tenido San Jose lo fue la primera vez y su regreso demuestra que bueno es manejando esa ciudad , me parece algun dia puede tambien ser un excelente presidente y eso que no soy liberacionista nada mas que se me hace una persona que de verdad toma en serio su trabajo y lo que le dan a su cargo lo maneja bien , me parece con el Pais puede hacer lo mismo .

[@albertomatarrita4401]

Noooooo , de verdad? Que descubrimiento. Núnca falta un pelo en la sopa.

[@theorchata]

claro no presentan a barrio cuba ni cristo rey ha ha

[@phillipegirald6186]

Yo vivo en Costa Rica

[@Sigfofosauer]

Costa Rica is the country where I was born. Nature is great. People (mostly) is kind and have a good heart. But the felony and crime are taking over. Some places in San José are equal or even worse than an open sewer. Any Costa Rican who could be fairly objetive (without nationalism in his/her head), will tell you the same.

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Just like any major city in the world, there are some areas you don't walk around with your iPhone in hand and thousand dollar camera around your neck. You should always be aware of your surroundings and use common sense. Since I moved here, San Jose has become a much safer and worth-while destination, a trend I imagine will only continue as time goes on. Where do you live now @Fofo?

[@Lol-st7sk]

Yep, I honestly hate the cities in Costa Rica apart from small cities in limón, Guanacaste and puntarenas because they are seriously so dangerous with so much crime, pollution and to be fair not pretty at all

[@romyenglish]

Try US for a change

[@eltonbeba2584]

@@anastasiamcculloch4328 my family lives in Alajuela and Heredia and they all have been robbed, assaulted and abused by criminals. The drug over there is getting out of hand. I used to live there 15 years ago, nobody used drugs or it wasn't common, I could be outside my house at 1am with no problem, I never experienced assault. CR was the country it was supposed to be: beautiful and peaceful. The stories I hear from my family now are horrendous. Someone even tried to kidnap my sister's daughter. That's how dangerous it is. When I was a kid there I would walk to kinder garden alone and nothing ever happened to me but now kids are kidnapped or raped or both.

[@eltonbeba2584]

oh I also have family in Guanacaste (from my dad's side) and my dad was recently killed by his own son (my step brother I only met when we were 5). He was so deep into drugs and was with drug dealers. So San Jose is not the only place where these things happen. If you live in CR now you probably heard about those news since it was even in tv "son kills his dad" and buried him alive, he beat him up leaving him almost dead, dug a hole in his backyard and buried him.

[@drews31ar]

Are you still leaving in costa rica, my friends and I are going in 2 weeks. Arriving in san jose. But staying in Jaco beach, any recommendation on do's and don'ts??

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Hi Adres, I am still in Costa Rica and definitely have some recommendations on things to do in Jaco! DO's - Calypso Catamaran to Isla Tortuga is AWESOME. Manuel Antonio National Park is not far away, and very worth it. DO go out and try local restaurants in Jaco Walk, and go to a surf competition at The Backyard Bar in Playa Hermosa a few minutes down the road. DO stop at Tarcoles Bridge to see the wild crocodiles before arriving in Jaco from San Jose. DON'Ts - Don't carry large amounts of cash. Don't leave your belongings (including your beverages) unattended. Don't get in to a taxi without negotiating a price to your destination first. I think that about covers it but feel free to message me on Facebook if you have any other questions :) Anastasia McCulloch - Travel Specialist - Costa Rican Vacations ;) Pura Vida!!!

[@PaulA-fp3vs]

Visit the volcanoes, beaches, mountains etc. The city is not that nice, it isn't Detroit but it it isn't Paris either.

[@JohanViljoenfloormagic]

My goodness i stayed around the corner of the Hilton we should have hooked up.

[@bv_tvm8105]

With love from Trivandrum India 🇮🇳

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Gracias!! Saludos from Costa Rica!

[@SoraHozumiNewTrip]

とてもきれい

[@CostaRicanVacations]

ありがとう！ :)

[@vishalmaharajhalol4508]

Very nice video..n good info. Shooting all the area are toogood

[@networkfreddy2000]

Id come down there just to meet her :)

[@sierran.4924]

Hi Anastasia! Is there any good hairdresser around the AV. 2 you can recommend. Want to get a new haircut + color. Thanks a lot in advance.

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Hi Sierra! I have been going to ISABEL Beauty Salon for years and love it! Just north of the National Stadium. 2290-0237 Highly recommended!

[@nickbrooks7171]

I am Costa Rican Canadian going back to Costa Rica to study. Say hi if you are Canadian.

[@waglop10]

Amazin video!...i love the way u catched the charming of San José...SJ es a place full of culture and sabor...Saludos desde Richmond VA.

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Thanks waglop10! Saludos desde San Jose! :D

[@samuel1121]

I’ve been to Sabana park many times many years ago that park was the airport in San Jose but never saw a banana or mango tree,last week I saw that they cut downs hundreds of those beautiful cypress trees in the park,what’s up with that???i l noticed around dark hundreds of Ticos come to the park to walk is that a walking club or something??You should mention that San Jose is a world class medical tourism spot...The Cavallini dental clinic being the largest and probably the best of its kind in the world having done over 45000 dental implants...Within walking distance of Sabana park...Loved your video especially since that is the area that I always stay...We are going back in August maybe we will see you..My wife and I walk Sabana park daily also...

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Glad you guys like La Sabana too! They cut the trees down to make space for more indiginous species as those trees were quite intrusive to there surroundings.

[@crBudgetWatches]

The trees are being cut because they were not native species thus they don't give fruits so no birds are attracted to the park. They are being replaced with trees native to the central valley hopefully also mango trees too. No banana trees as San Jose is part of dryforest no rainforest as in South Costa Rica where you can find banana plantations.

[@celestinechinonyeokoronkwo8902]

Hello Adam how much will it cost me to apply for resident permit in Costa Rica?

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Hey Celestine, Great question if you are approved for one of the methods of getting residency it will cost somewhere in the region of $1750-$2500 depending on the lawyer you go with. Make sure you find a trusted source. It can take anywhere from 6 to 16 months to get approved as everything takes a little longer in Costa Rica!

[@pursuit2hairhappines]

How did you get a job like this? I would love to do this. I'm just getting started with a program called work away which I'm volunteering my time for accommodation. My 1st trip is Costa Rica for one month. My long term goal is to either travel for a living or move to a place like Costa Rica and show/sell resorts. Thanks for this video.

[@CostaRicanVacations]

That sounds great Lavonia, when you are down here please check out our Careers page here: www.vacationscostarica.com/about-us/careers/ Thanks and enjoy tour trip!

[@descargardgosta6306]

Im from costa rica Where is that beach!? I would like to go!

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Which are you referring to??

[@samuel1121]

Jaco is very popular beach destination

[@mitchmcclain1985]

Who would I need to speak with if I wanted to tour the country and see where I might want to buy a home?

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Hey Mitch, thanks for getting in touch. We can help you out with that and evcen set you up talking to Anastasia. If you shoot us an email with your contact info at [e-mail] we can set you up with a possible package to tour the country for home options in the best areas!

[@philgonzales2460]

going there in 4 months. whats the first thing i should do?

[@Benjaexe-zt8kx]

I am from Costa Rica be careful not to walk in the lonely streets, the assailants camouflage themselves with everything, try not to be alone ... taking that into account, I recommend the "Prussian forests" in Cartago where you can have a good time as a family if you are accompanied by some

[@TrekCompsport]

book a room at the DelRay hotel

[@descargardgosta6306]

And by the way my name is Jade. I would like to go to the Jade museum

[@jonathanmataaguilar7631]

I went to that museum once, it was the best plan I could do for a Friday night.

[@TheRarebreed4320]

Atenas is one of the nicest towns in the country! Smaller than other cities but its in the center of many different places like Escazú, Santa Ana, Puntarenas, amongst others. 😊

[@user-dr9wb4cy9i]

Hi dear, Can you share where you work? I am planning a relocation to Costa Rica and I would be very happy to work at a job of your kind. Many thanks in advance Aline

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Hey Aline, thanks for getting in touch you can always check our careers page at any time: www.vacationscostarica.com/about-us/careers/

[@scronx]

Thanks for the tour -- wish I could afford the place. Extremely disappointing to see that Ticos are aping the American mania for loud noise in bars and restaurants.

[@arielcanadagroupcomnitzavi8837]

Hi. I am planning to move to costa rica I was in mexico but it seems dangerous. My kids are in a Jewish school and I am looking to relocate in San Jose. It seems a beautiful country. I am afraid because I am a single parent of two children 9-7 and we live in a peaceful country tooooo quiet for my mood after 14 years in China. How can you assist me ? Thank you

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Hey, We can certainly help you out in planning a trip to see what you think about the country before heading down here permanently. It is always recommended to travel before making such an important decision for sure!| Please reach out to us at [e-mail]

[@laillierrenaud1591]

Curious though, this video in English about a country where Spanish is spoken? As a Frenchman interested in Hispanic countries, I learned Spanish and don't regret it, on the contrary. Curioso, sin embargo, este video en inglés sobre un país donde se habla español? Como francés interesado en los países hispanos, aprendí español y no me arrepiento, al contrario.

[@CostaRicanVacations]

Yeap! the idea was to explore San Jose through Anastasia's eyes, and as she is a US expat it only made sense to talk in English! We will be exploring more of Costa Rica with more foreigners and locals in coming episodes :)

[@laillierrenaud1591]

​@@CostaRicanVacationsAs an expatriate, she can learn Spanish

[@laillierrenaud1591]

@@CostaRicanVacations As an expatriate, she can learn Spanish

[@CostaRicanVacations]

@@laillierrenaud1591 Indeed! She is actually the most fluent expat we know when she speaks Spanish! ;-)

[@Demonte202]

Export and import is expensive right

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

Yes, very!!! Anything made in the US as an example is immediate 30% mark-up.

[@wolfgangandrewx2416]

Anastasia McCulloch nope. Different items, different markups / tax rates.

[@Fabian_A86]

The most expensive country to live in Central America Mr. Lion.

[@planetamoi5443]

Anastasia looks so sweet, I would love to have a coffee with her.

[@castrom17]

Como va tu español Anastasia?

[@thecoltsnohuddle]

👋😊

[@kennethperez7951]

This is one beautiful side of Costa Rica, however, San Jose is much more. As Costa Rican, I think that there are other places to consider, as any city, San Jose is a place full of contradictions and paradoxes.

[@audreybivins1285]

Show the negative we already know about the good am from Costa Rica also

[@eldiablo8019]

Why don't you take your camera and walk around San Jose at night and show us how it is at night ?

[@anastasiamcculloch4328]

"Night Hike in Chepe" just might be on our video list soon! Just like any major city, there are some places you walk at night, and other places you don't. I agree it would be worth it to show some of the places you can stroll peacefully in the evenings. Pura Vida!

[@eldiablo8019]

Cool, be sure to keep your rose colored glasses on, and always remember to say Pura Vida when the power goes out, the water is off, your land line does not work, internet is out, cel phone does not work, and when they cheat you and rob you. Pura Vida Gringa !

[@eltonbeba2584]

lol yeah or when you get home and find out someone broke into your house and took your tv. That happened to my sister twice, her kids were crying because they didn't have tv no more and her dog who stayed home was hit repeatedly, they took him to the vet immediately. Or my other sister who was pregnant and driving, guys in motorcycles aimed a gun at her, told her to get out of the car and took her to a ATM where they took all her money, happened 3 times to her. Or my brother who was robbed when he got out of the bus, the thieves stole his shoes lmao or a friend who needed to pick something up from her home quickly so she just parked outside her house, sadly she didn't lock her car. She went into her house and was out in less than 2 minutes, when she got out her car wasn't there. Somebody took it. She called the police, the police said that they found the "criminal" but they were asking for $2000 and she was like "why can't you arrest them and give me my car" and they were like "can't do that, the only option is to bring them the money" lmao so she gave the police the money and then they took her where the car was... all that was left was the exterior, there were no wheels, engine, etc so she just gave $2000 to the garbage because she didn't have a car now and the police was like "well, my work here is done, bye" lmao I bet the police were the ones who stole the car and the money. Never in my life I heard of a police officer knowing where the criminal is but doing nothing to catch them, instead they did what the criminal wanted. Some police officers do that when a kid is kidnapped but not a car lmao CR was so beautiful but now it is a place I wouldn't want to live in.

[@ingridp4457]

El Diablo man she isn’t trying to get robbed or shanked

[@rene17ist]

I love Costa Rica its friendly country safest country friendly immigration and stateless reduction convention 😂😆😘

[@allisonpenglas5326]

Yo vivo en san jose ase 4año y amo el país pero ay mucha peligro en la calle

[@ericalexandervasquezcalder6436]

Hola de domde eres amigos

[@johnnytheirishman3387]

Anastasia is a beautiful woman❤️