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Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
-Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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Did you end up accessing the video? Let me know if you have any questions.
-Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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There are many private schools around the country and public schools are availabe for fluent Spanish speakers. It all depends on where the region you are looking at. Share what areas you are interested in and I can give you my recommendations.

I wrote this article and it can give you a bit of an overview, yet with a focus in Guanacaste.
https://internationalliving.com/playa-tamarindo-a-place-where-families-thrive/

-Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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When I lived in Tres Rios years ago, I worked online and didn’t have many issues. And the internet has only improved over the last years.
In Guanacaste, which is more rural, I have fast, reliable internet and phone service. I get some dead zones on my cell but it works perfectly at my house and in most places.
-Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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Hi. In my opinion, Cartago is more rural with more nature. I love Tierra Blanca going up to Volcan Irazu. And Cartago is less crowded/busy.
I would say Cartago is starting to come more on the radar and a good place to check out.
-Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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You can find a map here- https://internationalliving.com/countries/costa-rica/climate-in-costa-rica/
I can’t add an image here, but this article has agood map. Orosi Valley is in Cartago.
-Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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Where did you go in Costa Rica? What were your impressions? I would love to hear more. Did you get to watch the video of JMA?
-Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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In my opinion, speaking Spanish is needed in the public system (la Caja). Yet in most private practices, English is spoken. I mix and match the two systems. Healthcare is more affordable in Costa Rica than in the US to pay out of pocket.
I can’t wait to connect in May at the conference. Come talk with me and I can share more about healthcare in CR.

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Hi. I think it is always to start Spanish lessons before moving. Tourist and beach locations speak a lot of English. In the Central Valley, you hear more Spanish for sure. Speaking Spanish allows you to connect with locals and integrate more into the culture. I love to recommend a friend of mine’s classes: https://wespeakspanish-cr.com./
Focusing on conversation skills is the best way to start!

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IL’s Costa Rica Correspondent – Bekah
I love the cooler weather and greeness of Tres Rios.

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HI everyone, Bekah Bottone here. Although I live in Guanacaste now, I spent years in San Pedro and also in Tres Rios, in the Central Valley. I loved my time living in those places — walking all over the place and using public transportation…. yet also living in the mountains and enjoying nature too.

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Hi! I live near Tamarindo in Guanacaste and my internet is great. I am up over 400 mbps download and 20 mbps upload speed regularly. I used to h ave 2 connections, yet now I ony use my cell phone as backup when needed.

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I just saw this post here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/810076836099323/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=2123235051450155
–Franky Franky
Hello Community
We have to leave Costa Rica end of may. Now we‘re looking for someone for our dog because we can‘t take her with us.
She is a 4,5years old German Shepherd Mix, a really good guard (without barking all the time),shy and well behaved. Most of the time she is ok with other dogs/cats and she knows kids.
Maybe we find a person who will give her a home for about 3 weeks end of may/june?
I said I just heard of someone interested… you should go comment there if interested.

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Hi Abby. I suggest connecting with Facebook groups and housesitting/pet sitting sites too.
Facebook groups are common to use here in Costa Rica. Good luck!
I may be looking for someone to help with my dog/cat end of July. I live right outside of Tamarindo. My dog is getting older and has a knee issue– she doesn’t take much work but I would like someone who understands her needs. Feel free to message me on WhatsApp +506 8962 9593.

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Hello.
I know that this company has a good presence on Facebook. I have not used them personally.
https://www.internationalrelocationpartner.com/
I would also do some research by asking in some Facebook groups to see who people have used and to ask for recommendations.
Good luck!
-Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent

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