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John, I’m not taking you to task, I’m just asking what you regard as “high-speed” in the context of Internet accessibility. Folks bandy that term about and I’d like to know what they mean.
When we first came to Costa Rica, we basked in the glow of RACSA’s 47kps dial-up service. There were days when I fell asleep waiting for a page on this forum to generate. Thank you, Microsoft, for Solitaire!
Now we have 2mb/1mb service from CR Wi-Fi and I feel like I’ve died and gone to heaven. I just wonder what folks are hoping for and thought maybe you could enlighten me.
My wife and I have property and built a house in Platanillo, 15 minutes from the beach in Dominical and 45 minutes to San Isidro. For us, it’s as beautiful as it gets. Unspoiled lush jungle, great people from all over the world and 65 at night and around 82 in the day. We feel like we’re in paradise when we’re there…
Len
Hi, westcoast1,
Just like “bzwtsky” – my husband and I also purchased a lot in Esterillos Oeste (guess we’ll be neighbours, “bzwtsky”!)
From the criteria you listed, I think this area would meet your needs.
– Only 1 1/2 hours from San Jose via the beautiful new highway
– Just 20 minutes south of Jaco, where you have all the amenities you would want
– Unlike Jaco, this is a very quaint and quiet, lovely little village. We went down in early May, and I went with reservations, not expecting much as I didn’t want to be disappointed. We fell in love with the place.
– There is a large expat community. We met several expats who either live there or have bought lots there.
– The developer has been very easy to deal with and very upfront. Has followed through on everything he says and responds to emails promptly
– It’s [u]right on the beach[/u] – don’t know if this is important to you, but there is nothing like being able to walk from your home to the beach every morning.
– The beach is spectacular – 6 miles long and some of the best surf in Costa Rica
– This place has been described as Malibu in the ’60s
– Lots were very affordable compared to other areas, especially for beachfrontThe only thing I am concerned about is the heat – it was very hot and humid every day except for one day when it rained. Some people like this but some people I’m sure would prefer the more temperate climate of the Central Valley.
Anyway, those are just a few of our experiences. My husband loved it so much he went back 2 weeks later “to check out the property” – at least that was his excuse! 🙂
Be mindful of electricity costs if you are looking to use A/C, 24 hours a day…like I would…this could run you upwards of at least a couple hundred dollars…for a small home. Alot of folks choose to vacation at the beach and live in the mountains!
[quote=”DavidCMurray”]John, I’m not taking you to task, I’m just asking what you regard as “high-speed” in the context of Internet accessibility. Folks bandy that term about and I’d like to know what they mean.
When we first came to Costa Rica, we basked in the glow of RACSA’s 47kps dial-up service. There were days when I fell asleep waiting for a page on this forum to generate. Thank you, Microsoft, for Solitaire!
Now we have 2mb/1mb service from CR Wi-Fi and I feel like I’ve died and gone to heaven. I just wonder what folks are hoping for and thought maybe you could enlighten me.[/quote]
Well when I have guests down, they typically get frustrated with both the ability to connect as well as the speed once connected. The only really good internect connection (by good I mean reliable and one beer per site connection) is / was at the Coco Palms in Playa Del Coco.
I think one of the biggest problems in the beach areas with wireless is you typically don’t get a reliable wireless signal because of the mountain terrain. But in my experience if you are RIGHT on the beach you get pretty good signals (who knew they have towers in the Ocean – LOL).
I do admit thought that it certainly is much much better over the last couple of years.
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reliable anything is not part of the tico lexicon. i have “high-speed”internet and it is reliable when it’s working, but if the tower gets zapped with lightening, or some other piece of equipment fails, we could lose access for 2 hours or two days. if you want to live happily in costa rica, ditch words like reliable from your vocabulary or you will have a miserable experience.
[quote=”maravilla”]reliable anything is not part of the tico lexicon. i have “high-speed”internet and it is reliable when it’s working, but if the tower gets zapped with lightening, or some other piece of equipment fails, we could lose access for 2 hours or two days. if you want to live happily in costa rica, ditch words like reliable from your vocabulary or you will have a miserable experience.[/quote]
Maravilla – this is what I was trying to say and you have put it simply and elegantly!
If you are looking for reasonable accomadations while searching – there are several great places I can recommend.[/quote]
We are coming to CR in November. It is our first trip to the country and we would appreciate any tips on good places to stay.
[quote=”davidmarsden”]If you are looking for reasonable accomadations while searching – there are several great places I can recommend.[/quote]
We are coming to CR in November. It is our first trip to the country and we would appreciate any tips on good places to stay.[/quote]
Beach. San Juan del Sur
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