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I am interested in the higher elevations for my retirement. Does anyone have info on the Potenciana Mountains region or know where I can find it? Any info about San Ignacio would be appreciated. I know that previously the area was hard to get to, but has recently developed more infrastructure?
Another area of interests is San Marcos de Terrazu. I understand that coffee farming in this area uses a lot of fertilizer and pesticides which may have caused contamination in ground water? Does anyone have info on this area?Mike D
[quote=”MDesabrais”]Does anyone have info on the Potenciana Mountains region or know where I can find it? Any info about San Ignacio would be appreciated. I know that previously the area was hard to get to, but has recently developed more infrastructure?
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San Ignacio is about 16 kilometros south of San Jose. If you use Google Earth use the Ruler tool and draw a line south of san Jose to 15.5k and you will see San Ignacio.The elevation is not high being about the same as San Jose at 3500 feet. This past weekend we were near there in Tabarcia which is 2800 feet and HOT.
If you want a cooler climate look to the central mountain chain.
San Marcos would be more your speed temperature wise at 5000 feet elevation and 30k south southeast. It is not in the central mountains but is much higher than San Ignacio.
I don’t know anything about the use of chemicals but wouldn’t doubt your information. I suggest you look further for more information regarding this issue.
[quote=”MDesabrais”]Another area of interests is San Marcos de Terrazu. I understand that coffee farming in this area uses a lot of fertilizer and pesticides which may have caused contamination in ground water? Does anyone have info on this area?
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After reading your inquiry I did an quick internet search regarding the contamination. The inquiry was “[b]San Marcos de Tarrazu costa rica fertilizer and pesticides[/b]”
I found no references to contaminated ground water but found that much is being done to assist the local cooperative to more sustainable growing practices.
If you can provide a web site where you encountered your information I will look into it further.
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