[3dogsrule]

Thanks again everyone for the tips! Where I was initially avoiding the whole Nicoya peninsula because I was scared it’d be wall-to-wall faux touristy crap, y’all have convinced me that there’s some “real life” to be found there. I haven’t discussed it thoroughly with the others yet, but I’m thinking we’ll spend a couple of nights in Samara and probably one night in Playa del Coco or Hermosa on our way back to the airport.

Thanks also Costaricafinca about the marriage tip. My BF and I have been together about ten years, but we’ll probably bite the bullet and tie the knot before we seek residency (or buy property) in a foreign country. Great link to the most up-to-date info I’ve seen on residency info, thanks for that!

As our plans firm up I may be asking for some more tips, I appreciate everyone’s hospitality!
😀

Karen

[3dogsrule]

I know the important words like cerveza and baño. 😉 But the other couple going with us is slightly better, able to string together basic sentences and limp though casual conversations.

Thanks to all for the suggestions/help. I was afraid the entire Nicoya peninsula was just all tourists and Ticos only working the hospitality industry, not much “real life” going on. It’d definitely be an easier area to get to than the southern part of CR, I’m not sure yet if we’ll have a car or not. Anyway, any other suggestions are definitely appreciated!

Karen

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