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I agree with the recommendation to look near Atenas too. With the new toll road you can get to the coast reasonably fast as well as the airport and CIMA hospital in Escazu. If you need a little cooler climate then you can go just west of Atenas and get to a higher elevation with views of the coast if it isnt cloudy.
I’ve been to CR a few times and am in Houston also. Good to see a few Houstonians heading down to CR. Flights readily available and reasonable off peak with some advanced planning.
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John
Thanks, John. What’s the best fare you’Ve found out of Hobby? I’m looking at 1st trikp in May,or would you suggest a different month?
[quote=”Dr Jeff”]Thanks, John. What’s the best fare you’Ve found out of Hobby? I’m looking at 1st trikp in May,or would you suggest a different month?[/quote]
I fly out of Bush, there are three or four non stop flights a day. In the rainy season the fare tends to be around $300 if you buy in advance. May should be a good month, not too crowded and on the hot side and beginning the rains so you will see a bad climate month in my view of things.
Your welcome, let me know if I can help with anything else.
[quote=”Dr Jeff”]I’m 63 1/2 & can retire on my [b]full SS of ~$2,000/month,in 2 1/2 years.[/b]I was born in Galveston & love the Texas coast,except for the oppressive heat & humidity & mosquitos.Is there somewhere in CR I can live up high enough to be comfortable during the day,yet w/in short driving distance to the coast where I can pursue my main love of
WHY WAIT? The few extra dollars you will get from SS by waiting take away from the opportunity to LIVE NOW.
Georeg Lundquist http://www.costaricaretireonss.com
George,the difference is about $600/month & having enough cash to buy a house. As of today,John, I am leaning toward flying directly to Liberia & experience the climate 1st hand,since my 1st love is coastal fishing. I don’t care about the beaches per se,so I plan to do a lot of research & see if the heat is worth living on the coast. Thanks to all of you for your advice, Keep it coming!
[quote=”Len Greene”][quote=”Dr Jeff”]I’m 63 1/2 & can retire on my full SS of ~$2,000/month,in 2 1/2 years.I was born in Galveston & love the Texas coast,except for the oppressive heat & humidity & mosquitos.Is there somewhere in CR I can live up high enough to be comfortable during the day,yet w/in short driving distance to the coast where I can pursue my main love of nearshore kayak & small-boat fishing?I don’t want to have to spend my mid-days indoors in A/C if I can avoid it.I’m planning a trip down there in 3-4 months & would appreciate any suggestions as to where I should visit. I don’t care about night life or beaches .[/quote]
Hi Doc,
My wife and I have property in Platanillo which is in the mountains and a 15 minute drive from the Dominical beaches. It’s an ideal location because of it’s great roads, close proximity to the beach AND San Isidro which is 35 minutes away. We’ve built a small home there and don’t need AC, unlike at the beach, due to the altitude. We’re planning to move there full time within 2 years. I’m an also avid sea kayak fisherman. We LOVE to talk about our favorite place in the world!
Best,
Len & Vani Greene[/quote]Hi Len, I too am interested in the Platanillo area. On on last visit I started in Jaco and worked my way south of Uvita. I liked the area but the beaches were a bit rough for me. Did I miss any that are good for just layed back swimming? And from Platanillo where would you go for good medical care? San Isidro?
I hope to retire in CR in less than a year, will take my SS early!
Bill[quote=”aenaze1″][quote=”Dr Jeff”][quote=”maravilla”]and then there is the San Ramon area which is only 45 minutes to the ocean, the temps rarely get above 80, and the nights are cool enough to sleep under a down comforter. san ramon has everything — good doctors, a big hospital, dentists, good food shopping, good hardware stores. lots of good property available on which to build. if not, there are some good rentals in the mountains. i love it here. no heating, no air conditioning; i have ceiling fans and a fireplace for those cool nights.[/quote]
thanks! did some research-looks very promising.I’d like to be a little closer to the coast,tho. Anyone familiar w/ San Isidro del General area?[/quote]
San Isidro de General is nice. Known as Perez Zeladon too it is about 30 minutes to ocean in Dominical. That beach is more of a surfer beach.
What is nice about the coast a little further north of Dominical is that you can get in the mountains just as quickly where it is cooler from good elevation combined with ocean breezes and the surf calms down somewhat.[/quote]
Maravilla, where a little north of Dominical are you thinking? I would like to be close to the ocean, maybe even a view but up in the hills sounds good to me. I also want to be close to medical care.
~BHi Len, I too am interested in the Platanillo area. On on last visit I started in Jaco and worked my way south of Uvita. I liked the area but the beaches were a bit rough for me. Did I miss any that are good for just layed back swimming? And from Platanillo where would you go for good medical care? San Isidro?
I hope to retire in CR in less than a year, will take my SS early!
Bill[/quote]Hi Bill, There are several GREAT swimming beaches between Dominical and Uvita. Playa Hermoso is one of our favorites. Traveling south, look for the monkey bridges over the road and, just past them you’ll see entrances on the right where you can park. There’s shade right up to the ocean.
There are many doctors and a hospital in San Isidro and a new hospital has just been opened south of Ojochal. You’re probably best off going to San Jose for the best care in a serious health crisis.
[quote=”Len Greene”]Hi Len, I too am interested in the Platanillo area. On on last visit I started in Jaco and worked my way south of Uvita. I liked the area but the beaches were a bit rough for me. Did I miss any that are good for just layed back swimming? And from Platanillo where would you go for good medical care? San Isidro?
I hope to retire in CR in less than a year, will take my SS early!
Bill[/quote]Hi Bill, There are several GREAT swimming beaches between Dominical and Uvita. Playa Hermoso is one of our favorites. Traveling south, look for the monkey bridges over the road and, just past them you’ll see entrances on the right where you can park. There’s shade right up to the ocean.
There are many doctors and a hospital in San Isidro and a new hospital has just been opened south of Ojochal. You’re probably best off going to San Jose for the best care in a serious health crisis.[/quote]
Thx Len….I’m familiar with the Playa Hermosa south of Jaco (near Esterillos) I assume this is another? Are you living there now?
Bill
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