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Posted Mar 21,2006 10:28 AM sknowles
I took Chloroquine when I went to Belize about 2-3 years ago and also when I went to Costa Rica in Feb.06 mainly based on the CDC guidelines. I didn’t have any problem with the medication. I also did not find any problems with the flying insects while in Costa Rica but Belize is a haven for the bugs. I think Malaria is a disease no one would want so do not make your decision without really considering the options. I think you need to consider where you will be in Costa Rica, when you will be there, and what you will be doing before saying yea or nay regarding the medication. All medications must list all possible side effects. Usually the top two or three listed are the most often experienced.
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There are some gorgeous areas around Cartago but the temperature would not go below about 15 degrees centigrade and that would only be achieved at the highest possible altitudes in that area… For example past Cartago and way up on Cero de la Muerte and maybe in the highest parts of Turrialaba.
The Costa Rican Meteorological Institute website is at – It is in Spanish but you will understand the charts OK.
Scott – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comOur dengue fever article is at Just in case you didn’t notice it…
Scott – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comI wish there was but I haven’t been able to find one.
My new mountain home is nearly finished and at this elevation, we will not be able to grow any tropical fruits but in the process of burying all our fruit and vegetable waste in the garden, it has been amazing to watch the potatoes and onions sprouting out of the ground…
But it’s a great way to make friends by asking the locals what grows best in the area. We did that and the next thing we knew, the neighbors were giving us small peach and lime trees as gifts.
Scott – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comNow, now! Behave yourself 🙂 With the amount of marketing that Paragon does, it’s nor surprising that there will be a lot of activity on this subject.
Scott – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comOutside San Jose, my opinion is that there are no areas that would be suitable for a person in a wheelchair.
Thankfully I can not liken any city in Costa Rica to any city in the USA
Sounds like you have never been here before Marilyn, would suggest that you visit first and then return with your friend at some stage in the future “if” you feel it would be suitable.
Scott
PS. DO NOT include the previous post in your reply please.
Around San Jose – yes! They are accessible. You should not have too many problems driving to restaurants and theatres and getting inside.
That same mall for example has one of those huge movie theatres with ten (I think) different screens and huge aisles that I’m sure would be fine for wheelchairs.
My usual advice would apply here which is why not rent for six months and MAKE SURE that things are accessible as you need them to be? I am, only “imagining” the problems that you face, You KNOW the kinds of problems that you face on a day to day basis…
After you have been for a while and KNOW that’s it’s OK, then you can plonk down your money to buy something in the most accessible area.
Scott
To be blunt, Costa Rica is not built well for pedestrians on two strong legs never mind people in wheelchairs.
They are making a real effort to put in sidewalks in some areas but you will have a very tough time getting around most streets in a wheelchair…
Having said that, if you are living in a well designed one level home, getting around at home should not be a problem, if you have the right car/truck and go to the big shopping malls like MultiPlaza , there will be no problems navigating them at all.
Scott – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comThe most important Spanish newspaper with the largest circulation by far is after registering you can probably find more ‘arts & entertainment’ news there than anywhere else.
Just in the last month we saw La Boheme, a former London ballet star doing his dance version (without the opera) of Carmen and the Little Theatre Groupd’ Lettice & Lovage’ which was fun …
To be blunt, there’s not enough time in the week for me to attend all the cultural events that we would like to but, having said that, I am not referring to dancing and am not a keen dancer like you.
Scott
I’m not sure these numbers are as ‘way out’ as you think they are…
1 square foot = 0.093 sq metres
So if you have a 1,500 square foot house, the construction at $60 per square foot x 1,500 = Your cost is US$90,000
1,500 square feet = 139.50 square metres so if you are building at US$900 per square metre then your cost for a 139.50 M2 home would be US$125,550
It’s not difficult to imagine two homes absolutely identical in size where one may be priced at $140K and the other $175K (with a simple assumption that the land cost $50K). Just picking out some really luxurious kitchen and bathroom items could easily make up that difference no problem.
Scott – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comYour ideal weather can be found in many parts of the country inclduing all the places you mentioned and many more, that’s easy. Just look for the right elevation…
From what I can see, the Costa Ricans are magnificent dancers and dance as if they have been dancing since the womb! Most towns will have places where you’ll be able to dance.
I love the theatre, the opera and the symphony orchestra and for that you have to be near San Jose.
Scott
This posted in the wrong place, don’t need another thread on this company – Reposted here by Scott
==============================================Posted Mar 17,2006 2:23 PM andrewmdeal
I have read many of your comments in regard to Paragon. They seem similar to any real estate deal/agent that I have ever experienced – some good and some bad. I have been speaking with them and I am very intrigued. Sounds like a good deal, but seems a little too good to be true. Has anyone had any real legal issues with them or just complaints on the tone and manner? What are the real concerns as far as future ownership issues. Please advise…coming to CR next week to see the property and I didn’t put down any cash to do that. Just scheduled a vacation and built it into the itinerary.
Great advice lotus and I am sad to say that this is one factor that most people place at the bottom of the list when it should be near the top.
“I can’t stress enough to consider the medical facilities in the area you purchase in.”
I have people emailing me who have had major heart surgery and they tell me they want to live five hours from the nearest cardiac specialist, I don’t think this is sensible.
Scott – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comI grew up taking anti-malarial drugs in West Africa but have never taken an anti-malarial drug in Costa Rica and I don’t know anybody else here that does. But, that of course doesn’t help your drug companies make any money.
According to “Children are very sensitive to this medicine” and the side effects include, Muscle weakness, Confusion, changes in behavior, Fainting,
Vision changes, Severe nausea or vomiting, Skin rash, Unusual bleeding or bruising, Ringing in the ears or trouble hearing. Upset stomach, nausea, loss of appetite, Mild drowsiness or dizziness, Dry mouth, Hair loss or change in hair color “And “Avoid drinking alcohol while taking chloroquine.”
Sounds great!
Scott Oliver
Founder
