CorvusCamenarum
macrumors 65816
I miss snow. We got maybe 10 minutes' worth last year. I can't wait to get out of here and move to someplace with proper seasons.
Here comes the snow!
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SMM
macrumors 65816
Not a gram of snow over hers, not even close.
It's even funny to see how people over here think that they will die of freezing when it gets close to 18 degrees Celsius, which is like the all time low
Luis,
My wife and I are seriously considering retiring to Costa Rica. We have ~$3 Million in liquid assets and ~$4600/month in retirement income. I am concerned about medical costs, she is worried about bugs. Do you know any retirees, and how they have done there? Appreciate any info you may be able to share. Also. how is the technology infrastructure? I heard that high-speed internet is widely available. Is this true? If so, are the costs similar to ours? Finally, I heard Cheney's face is in all of the post offices. Is this also true?
Thanks,
SMM
Luis
macrumors 65816
Do you plan to retire to the city or to the beach? Bugs in the city should be no problem, however in the beach you will have to be more carefull as there is "Dengue" (don't know how it is said in english) in some places. However, it is just a matter of using an insect repellant, nothing to difficult.
As far as medical costs go, it depends on where you get them. There are many options but the costs I think can be compared to the US in good clinics, may even be cheaper. I know for certain that some things like dental care and plastic surgery are WAY cheaper over here.
It is really a matter of personal taste. Some have come and loved it, but for others it is just to much chaos and they leave. Either way, if you decide on moving here I think you should probably come stay for some time before buying anything or making definitive choices, just to feel the ambient and get the feeling on how everything works, because it is definitely not for everybody and even more it is completely different of any city in the US. I am not sure if you have already been here, but if not, definitely come before making any choice.
Technology infrastructure is definitely not comparable to the US. High-speed internet is available yes, but service can be pretty bad and only in some locations does the service really work as it is intended to. For example, we had to switch ISP's like 2 times and ended up paying for WiMAX because it was the only reliable internet we could get. Again, if you decide to live in the city you have a better chance to get a better service, but in more remote areas it gets more complicated. As far as costs goes, they can be comparable to the US, although again depending on where you live or what service you get they can rise a lot.
Um... not that I know of, never seen it.
Any more questions you have i'll be glad to answer!
Luis
Jschultz
macrumors 6502a
Costa Rica is nice..I was there about 5 years ago.
We stayed in San Jose for a couple of nights, and I didn't like it much, even though I am a city person. I also stayed in Escazu, which isn't far from San Jose.
I think to get the 'Costa Rica feel' you gotta go to Montezuma!
We stayed in San Jose for a couple of nights, and I didn't like it much, even though I am a city person. I also stayed in Escazu, which isn't far from San Jose.
I think to get the 'Costa Rica feel' you gotta go to Montezuma!
martin1000
macrumors 6502
I love Stockholm. I visited 2 years ago, and thought it was a great city!!!
Luis
macrumors 65816
I don't like San Jose downtown... It is one of the things I'm not proud about.
Did you like Escazu better? Where exactly did you stay?
SMM
macrumors 65816
Luis,
Thank-you for the information. I will take you up on your offer for more information. I am not sure that the other members will like to view the posts. May I contact you by PM, or email?
We are planning to make our move in 2010. So, we have plenty of time to plan. Ideally, I would like a 20-40 acre plantation, within 5 miles of the beach. I want to grow bananas, citrus fruit, avocados, etc. I want to cure my hang-overs, sitting on the beach, drinking fresh juice and playing my guitar.
zioxide
macrumors 603
We need to have a Pat's game in the snow..It's been a while
Dolphins are coming up on December 23rd. Lets hope for a foot of snow.
Memeryle.12345
macrumors newbie
I haven't experienced any snow yet, I wish that snow will soon hit our land.
Big-TDI-Guy
macrumors 68030
Where are you from dude?
xsedrinam
macrumors 601
Quito, Ecuador. We're at ~10,000 ft.
We lived there for a year, but I'm sure a lot has changed since. San Francisco de Dos Rios. It wasn't the best place for long runs ::cough, cough:: with the buses, but sure was beautiful when the sun shone.
gauchogolfer
macrumors 603
Santa Barbara = no snow in town. Though we do get the occasional dusting of the mountaintops nearby.
I'm jealous, I'm one of those freaks who love the cold.
Your not a freak, I LOVE the cold and snow. I moved from NJ to VA 2 years ago, and haven't seen snow since (dustings don't count
) All we get is ice, and not even much of that. I miss storms like this:
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Im going to NJ for a long weekend in a few weeks, maybe it will snow while Im up there!
P.S. Has anyone seen my car, I could have swore I parked it around here somewhere?
