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Interesting you mention LG. We have always liked LG products and their reliability, but after using them at the beach in a hotel setting, we have started using Korean Samsung.
At the beach we need a lot of A/C servicing and when an LG breaks down it can be weeks to get parts. The guests won’t wait that long.
It is hard to get the same brand each time as importers seem to buy the cheapest they can find. There are some truly lousy units available right now. Brand names that are similar to well known companies but far lower quality. You need to know a good A/C technician in this country if you live near the beach.
In the mountains…… who cares. We don’t even own one.
Alberto
That would depend on the size of the transformer David. Transformers can be bought in varying sizes. The power companies are like internet companies, they add new subscribers at low cost to themselves until someone complains. You should have a written agreement with them that no others will be added to your transformer. A transformer is some isolation from voltage fluctuations, but if your neighbor is on your transformer and he uses industrial motors or welders or has badly wired his property, you will get the full effect of his bad voltage spikes. The power in Cr is not stable at the best of times due to overloading undersized wires and lightning strikes. If you can get your own transformer you start out right.
Alberto
We bought a new BBQ at EPA with the American connector so we bought the local connector and converted it to Tico standard.
Then we bought a used 25lb tank and now just call the local supplier who delivers a full one by motorcycle within an hour or two.Alberto
The restrictions were:
Monday 0,1
Tuesday 2,3
Wednesday 4,5
Thursday 6,7
Friday 8,9I expect it will be the same this time. But I could be all wrong! Or maybe I had it wrong the last time?
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Logitech and probably others make a headphone set with USB connectivity. I use one and it works fine with a mac.
Interesting links. It says that most people are infected with this bacteria and that it is on the decline?
Stomach cancer is a very serious issue, as is being hit by a car in CR. The latter being more likely.
The Landcruiser is indeed a Beast. There are lots of them here and are popular with farmers who use them like tractors. Hauling coffee, water tanks, trailers full of dirt, etc. 75 mph on the autopista will get you a ticket as the posted limit is 60-100kmh. Most driving in Costa Rica is between 60 and 80 kmh.
The money you save on a good deal will help pay for the poor fuel mileage, but don’t worry, fuel efficiency here is a myth. You are either going up a hill or down the other side. Because it is a small country you don’t drive as far, (although you will spend as much time stuck in traffic).
David, two, three and three.
The Honda Pilot will fit three six-foot persons in the third row. The knee space was Ok but the floor height was higher than comfortable with long legs. Three average Ticos can fit there no problem.
AlbertoWe have been driving a Honda Oddessey? van here for three years and so far have only changed oil, brakes and tires. The roads are hard on vehicles but the Hondas have a good reputation for reliability and resale. Wewill be buying a Honda Pilot because it seats eight. More than the van.
It is four wheel drive but not the full transfer case type. Thats all you’ll likely ever need here, just added traction in slippery or steep terrain..It has the same V6 engine we have in the van so fuel has been reasonable. Lots of power and very comfortable.
Alberto
Well I certainly couldn’t predict how corrupt the deacons of Wall Street were, but when I felt that the price someone was willing to pay me for my house was crazy, I sold and moved to Costa Rica.
Having seen the speed of collapse in the dot com saga, we didn’t wait to time the market. I didn’t need charts and graphs, only gut instinct that something was again out of balance. We live in CR comfortably and don’t see much change here from the melt down up there. A few more contractors looking for work, but the world is still turning. Pura Vida.The first thing to realize is that Costa Rican culture is different than American in many ways. If you can’t think like a Costa Rican, you will have a very difficult time marketing to them. Would they see value in lighted signs? I don’t know, I’m not Costa Rican.
We see many American ideas start here, only to die due to lack of support from the populace. The American businesses that do well are usually in areas of high numbers of ex-pats.
That said, if you can find an area where you could convince enough people of the value in your product, you could be OK. On the other hand that goes for business anywhere, it’s just easier in your own culture.Quepos is like any other small town. The original inhabitants were farmers or farm related businesses until the tourist boom. Now the economy there is primarily tourist oriented.
If you like that life style, it is a very popular place. We have many American friends living there year round, and they don’t seem to need to drive to San Isidro for anything. Because of the influx of foreigners, businesses have catered to that market. You would be better served to drive to Jaco and Maxi Bodega than Dominical.
There is a large hospital and any number of pharmacies in Quepos. Why drive 2 hours through 15km of potholes?
