Living in Costa Rica

Videos and resources that may be helpful for those living in Costa Rica or those that hope to live in Costa Rica one day.

Costa Rica Morning- A walk to the River- a talk about life here

Costa Rica Morning- A walk to the River- a talk about life here
One of my favorite things about Costa Rica is waking up with the early ,morning. The air is cool and fresh and the animals of the jungle start their early morning symphony. Today we take a walk down to the river and talk about life.

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Every thing you know about Costa Rica is wrong!

Every thing you know about Costa Rica is wrong!
Everything your friends told you about Costa Rica is wrong, everything you have read on social media is wrong, all the videos you have watched, they are all wrong. At the same time the information is also 100% correct, watch this episode of Costa Rica Story to understand how that can be true.
We will cover sources of information, processing information, tick time, myths about Costa Rica and how egos sometimes get in the way. We also talk about some of the most often misunderstood topics, like immigration in Costa Rica.

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Uvita Costa Rica walking Tour South of the bridge- Drone footage included

Uvita Costa Rica walking Tour South of the bridge- Drone footage included. We go on a walk in Uvita Costa Rica to see some of the stores restaurants and other businesses in town. Uvita has many pharmacies, sodas, cafes, banks, specialty stores, furniture shops,schools, doctors, banks, tour companies. We just scratch the surface in this boots on the ground walking tour, including drone footage to help you get a real feel for the little town of Uvita Costa Rica. This time south of the bridge over the rio Uvita with a special stop at Artifice!

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May 2026 Living in Costa Rica Life Update

May 2026 Living in Costa Rica Life Update
What has been happening with my life here is Costa Rica? I have many cool and interesting projects in the works here in Costa Rica and and thinking about a trip back to the USA soon. Real Estate is becoming a bigger part of what I do here as you will see in the next few months here.
Covering things happening in Costa Rica, including my life here will still be the main driving force of this channel, but real estate will also be a part of what we will features .

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Uvita Costa Rica Walking Tour 2026- also includes drone footage

We go on a walk in Uvita Costa Rica to see some of the stores restaurants and other businesses in town. Uvita has many pharmacies, sodas, cafes, banks, specialty stores, furniture shops,schools, doctors, banks, tour companies. We just scratch the surface in this boots on the ground walking tour, including drone footage to help you get a real feel for the little town of Uvita Costa Rica.

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My Drone is back- Happy News!

My Drone seems to be working again after being out of service for over a year. I hope to be able to get out and film some more beautiful Costa Rica landscaped now!

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Uvita Costa Rica Day Adventure!🇨🇷

Uvita Costa Rica Day Adventure!🇨🇷
Come and explore Uvita Costa Rica in a fun and exciting way by experiencing the Uvita Day Adventure. We can visit waterfalls, sea caves, beaches, butterfly garden, farmers market, local businesses. It’s never too late to come and experience the Uvita Day Adventure

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San Isidro Costa Rica Road Trip 2026

San Isidro Costa Rica Road Trip 2026. We take a road trip to San Isidro de El General in the district of the canton of Pérez Zeledón. The road is a dangerous drive but the views are beautiful and if you enjoy driving, it can be a blast as long as you don’t get stuck behind a big truck.
We makes stops to the dentist, visit my friend Josue and enjoy a pizza at Little Johns to celebrate my 5 years living in Costa Rica!

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San Isidro Costa Rica Road Trip on Ruta 243
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This magical day on that magical beach #puravida #costarica #costaricastory #ventanas
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1 bedroom furnished apartment , which is a separate annex to a larger home located in the hills overlooking Uvita town, with ocean and jungle views is available for long term rent (6 months minimum). The house comes with a separate entrance, designated covered parking, a separate private garden for renter’s sole use, and shared laundry facilities.  The bedroom and living room/kitchenette (both air conditioned) share a balcony with beautiful ocean views.  Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis requiring an additional pet deposit.  Not an easy walk to Uvita town, therefore a 4×4 or access to taxi service is necessary. 

This rental is perfect if you enjoy nature, peace and quiet, with s short drive to restaurants and the beach. 

Utilities and internet are included in the rent;

however electricity usage exceeding 30 mil($60) monthly must be paid by the tenant. 

Included Wifi and water

Trash pick up service NOT included, but you can drop trash off in the community bin down the road.

$950 per month with a $950 deposit.
1 bedroom furnished apartment , which is a separate annex to a larger home located in the hills overlooking Uvita town, with ocean and jungle views is available for long term rent (6 months minimum). The house comes with a separate entrance, designated covered parking, a separate private garden for renter’s sole use, and shared laundry facilities. The bedroom and living room/kitchenette (both air conditioned) share a balcony with beautiful ocean views. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis requiring an additional pet deposit. Not an easy walk to Uvita town, therefore a 4×4 or access to taxi service is necessary. This rental is perfect if you enjoy nature, peace and quiet, with s short drive to restaurants and the beach. Utilities and internet are included in the rent; however electricity usage exceeding 30 mil($60) monthly must be paid by the tenant. Included Wifi and water Trash pick up service NOT included, but you can drop trash off in the community bin down the road. $950 per month with a $950 deposit.
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