Living in the SUN ???

[centaur5]

My girlfriend and I have been planning to move to CR for several years. She has had skin cancer but is fine now. Her doctor tells her not to go into the sun. My father has had it as well but at age 86 is fine. So….its in my family as well.
I have been to CR several times and love it very much…for many reasons. She and I are not the lay on the beach and frazzle kind of people. We love sports and healthy food. Do you think we are crazy moving to CR ?? Are any of you living there in the same situation ? I would love to hear your opinion…. Thank you.

PS.. Thanks, Scott Oliver for doing such a great job with CR info !!

[Andrew]

Thank you for your feedback…

The whole ‘what causes skin cancer?’ is a pretty controversial issue. There are many people that people we do not get nearly enough sun in our daily lives which causes serious health problems and then, when we go on vacation we go crazy and overdose on it which also causes problems.

I am no Doctor so would hope that you will follow expert medical advice with regards to how much exposure to the sun would be good for your girlfriend.

You have a consistent income and are planning on retiring here? Or starting a business? How would you live?

Scott Oliver – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.com

[centaur5]

Thank you for the fast email Scott.

Money or income would not be a problem, location might. My girlfriend has not been to CR but loves the tropics. I will bring her down to get the lay of the land. She likes the city and I’m rural…condo, house or finca ?? We would only stay 5-6 months at a time and try to rent it out for the remainder. What do you think ??

Anyone with sun/skin problems in CR ??

Thanks again, John, British Columbia.

[crhomebuilder]

Here in CR, we are living less than 10 degrees from the equator. Certainly, good medical advice and preparation for those who have a history of skin problems may be a good idea. I know that I have spent most of my life outdoors, working and playing and therefore have been tan for at least 50% of my life. After 10 years of being outdoors in CR, without sun block, I developed a skin irritation of small red spots that itch and burn. A local doctor recommended that I use a 100% skin block. If I’m outdoors for more than an hour in the Costa Rican sun, the red spots return primarily on my chest and shoulders. The itching and irritation lasts for a week or so and I must apply expensive cream to relive the itching and burning. I have had tough skin for most of my life and I believe that being located so close to the equator here in CR has caused my skin irritation. However, perhaps as we get older, our immune systems become worn out and these irritations are to be expected.

[union]

From what I understand the UV radiation is highest at the equator so living close to it may not be the best for you unless you spend most time indoors.

I have fair skin, burn easily and don’t like being in the sun much, was actually hoping that lots of rain would mean lots of clouds, but that may not stop the UV rays…

I’m no expert, but it’s something worth researching further.

[Author]

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