[Phbrookins]

Maravilla, I’m new to the forum. I’d like to view your photos and communicate w/ you re: your experience w/ the builder/ architect. I’m planning to build on the Carribean coast in Manzanillo.
Pura Vida.

[Phbrookins]

I’ve been visiting CR for 20 years now for various lengths of time per stay and have stayed on both coasts. I’ve seen rapid developement of the Pacific coast and minimal developement on the Carribean side. Does anyone have any insight as to why the disparity and does anyone think the Carribean coast will catch up. Maybe the resistance against the marina in Puerto Viejo is a sign that The Carribean side will not catch up.

Edited on May 14, 2009 13:31

[Phbrookins]

The answer to this question has been overstated many times. People come to CR during a 2-3 week vacation and then expect their permenant move here to be a permanent vacation. It’s just not so. You have to be here during the rainy season to find out how you will spend your days when it rains for days at a time and you can’t go to the beach or spend time outside. Some people also expect to be able to bring their American life here to CR not realizing that assimilation into the new culture helps w/ the transition. CR is raw. It’s not Miami beach. I don’t think it’s realistic to expect to live like you would in the states just beacause you build a big house and surround yourself with other Americans.

[Phbrookins]

Speaking of Dwell magazine, Does anyone know any architects/ builders that are familiar w/ modern home design. I’m building in Manzanillo and I’m planning a small 2-3 BR house w/ an open floor plan. Balinese stye if you will. Secondly. How are people securing their homes when they leave the country for 3-4 months at a time.

[Phbrookins]

I plan to build on the Carribean coast in Manzanillo. How do people design small contemporary homes with open plans ie. Balinese style without the home feeling like a prison. I get told by everyone that window bars are needed.

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