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I absolutely agree with you on that issue, Bill. The drive to Jaco is “normal” Costa Rica” driving and what you should expect when you come to visit or live in CR. The drive to Quepos, then on to Dominical, however, is beyond ridiculous. You’re riding along nicely and then it’s as if Humpty Dumpty fell off the wall right onto the roadway! What a bloomin’ mess! And the bridges are unbelieveable, especially the one where you really feel you’re going to fall through.
Yes! I have been in Atenas since June 13 because passing through here on my way from the Central Pacific to San Jose last January I became enchanted. It’s very residential with a lot to offer in the way of shopping, services, etc., and best of all the climate is just about perfect. A gentleman who lives here and whom I trust implicitly is a contractor. He has 3 lots as we speak on which he will begin development in October. The location is excellent: all 3 lots have gorgeous views, privacy, and good size (about an acre each). I have selected the lower lot for my house which he is currently designing for me. He and his wife (my very good friend) will build their new house on one of the higher lots and he’ll be building another house on the other lot which he will sell. We will have our own road which ends at the lots so there will be no pass-thru, no construction trucks or that kind of noise passing by on a daily basis. Because the three houses and all the development will be done at the same time the entire cost for the project will be significantly less expensive. We expect to pay approx $200,000 for our 3 bedroom 2 bath house with garage, pool, and rancho. Possibly more if we add more amenities. Michel is French Canadian and speaks both English and Spanish. He is well-connected here and has built 6 homes already. I have rented 2 of them and of course have spent time in his current home as well. I recommend him very highly (and I’m a stickler!)
Hi David–if you head down the Central Pacific to Jaco there’s a bookstore right at the beginning of the “strip”. I don’t remember the name of it even though I was just there but it’s on your right. On your left just a few steps ahead is the green Parque sign where you can pay for parking if you wish to leave your car for the day, for example. It’s a good store; many many books in English both new and used. Reasonably priced for Jaco.
