Living in Costa Rica

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ATV Tour Adventure in Costa Rica – Jungle ATV🇨🇷

Amazing ATV Tour with Jungle ATV in Uvita, Costa Rica!Leave the tourist crowds behind and discover the real Costa Rica on an unforgettable ATV adventure. Jungle ATV tours takes you deep into the heart of the jungle, across lush mountain ranges, and along trails that are only accessible by ATV. You’ll experience dynamic terrain and breathtaking ocean views that most visitors never get to see.Uvita is their head quarters for a reason—the incredible diversity of the Southern Zone. In just a short ride, you will climb from sea level to 4,000 feet, where the air is cool and crisp and the views of the valley and ocean are expansive. From untouched jungles to pristine beaches, Uvita is bursting with natural beauty, and we can’t wait to share it with you from the seat of a top-of-the-line ATV or Side by Side.​​​​​​​​​​​​Your adventure begins the moment you arrive at their headquarters in the center of Uvita, so you don’t waste any valuable vacation time traveling to a remote location. After a brief safety lesson and test ride, you’ll be on your way with their knowledgeable, bilingual guides.
As you leave town, you’ll cross idyllic mountain ranges, navigate trickling streams, and pass vibrant coffee and banana plantations. You’ll even glimpse the mesmerizing San Luis waterfall, one of the tallest in Costa Rica. Halfway through your ride, you will stop at a family-run coffee farm for an authentic tasting and mini-tour, giving you a chance to recharge before the second half of the tour.
Fully energized, you’ll continue your thrilling ride through the rainforest, stopping for fresh local fruit and a refreshing swim at a small waterfall before heading back. Your expert guides are not only off-road pros but also passionate locals with unparalleled knowledge of the area and engaging personalities, ready to give you the adventure of a lifetime.​​​
​​​​Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Staring at $150 per vehicle

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Everything You Need to Know About the Uvita Farmers Market (El Mercado) 🇨🇷

Everything You Need to Know About the Uvita Farmers Market (El Mercado Bahia Ballena) 🇨🇷
The Heart of Uvita: Why Everyone Loves El Mercado

Are you visiting Uvita, Costa Rica? You cannot miss El Mercado, the heart of the Uvita community! In this video, we tour the best Uvita Farmers Market to find fresh tropical fruits, organic vegetables, and unique handmade furniture.

Whether you’re looking for high-quality fresh coffee, probiotic kombucha, or artisanal home goods, this market has it all. We also stop by the local restaurant inside the market to try some authentic Costa Rican “fist” (fish) and local dishes.

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Virtual Costa Rica Bike Tour- Uvita & Bahia

We take a virtual Tour by bicycle of Costa Rican town of Uvita and Bahia. We travel down to the entrance to the national park, check out a new park being built for the community and see what changes since out last ride.

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16 reasons why people leave Costa Rica

Costa Rica is often called a paradise, but what happens when the “Pura Vida” dream runs out? Thousands of expats move here every year, yet a significant number pack up and return home. This video dives into the unvarnished reality of living in the tropics, revealing the top reasons people are leaving.

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🇨🇷🚗☕Costa Ricans in Cars getting coffee- Ep#-1 Isaac González- real estate & entrepreneur

Welcome to Costa Ricans in Cars getting coffee, the interview show where we get to learn about the lives of Ticos and their perspectives on life. Today we are with entrepreneur and real estate agent Isaac González from Ojochal. We talk about everything from real estate business to the gym, his future plans. Every episode I also ask “cinco preguntas”[Read More…]

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