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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 Len, I too am interested in the Platanillo area. On on last visit I started in Jaco and worked my way south of Uvita. I liked the area but the beaches were a bit rough for me. Did I miss any that are good for just layed back swimming? And from Platanillo where would you go for good medical care? San Isidro?
I hope to retire in CR in less than a year, will take my SS early!
Bill[/quote]Hi Bill, There are several GREAT swimming beaches between Dominical and Uvita. Playa Hermoso is one of our favorites. Traveling south, look for the monkey bridges over the road and, just past them you’ll see entrances on the right where you can park. There’s shade right up to the ocean.
There are many doctors and a hospital in San Isidro and a new hospital has just been opened south of Ojochal. You’re probably best off going to San Jose for the best care in a serious health crisis.
[quote=”Dr Jeff”]I’m 63 1/2 & can retire on my full SS of ~$2,000/month,in 2 1/2 years.I was born in Galveston & love the Texas coast,except for the oppressive heat & humidity & mosquitos.Is there somewhere in CR I can live up high enough to be comfortable during the day,yet w/in short driving distance to the coast where I can pursue my main love of nearshore kayak & small-boat fishing?I don’t want to have to spend my mid-days indoors in A/C if I can avoid it.I’m planning a trip down there in 3-4 months & would appreciate any suggestions as to where I should visit. I don’t care about night life or beaches .[/quote]
Hi Doc,
My wife and I have property in Platanillo which is in the mountains and a 15 minute drive from the Dominical beaches. It’s an ideal location because of it’s great roads, close proximity to the beach AND San Isidro which is 35 minutes away. We’ve built a small home there and don’t need AC, unlike at the beach, due to the altitude. We’re planning to move there full time within 2 years. I’m an also avid sea kayak fisherman. We LOVE to talk about our favorite place in the world!
Best,
Len & Vani GreeneWe drove the road from Dominical to Quepos on Friday, July 10th. It was smooth the whole way with asphalt in stretches in and around Portalon! The improvements are most evident on the northern half of the road. As amazing as it may seem, it looks like it really could be finished within a few months.
