If you're looking for a comfortable climate and a safe community to live in, check out San Antonio, Belen. Here you will find all the conveniences you're accustomed to for much less than most other communities. I have been in CR since 1992 and over the last 15 years I have had the opportunity to live on the beach in Guanacaste, in several communities around the central valley and now in a condo in the center of Belen. The climate here is very agreeable and since the sun shines most of the day it does not get cold at night. In Belen there are a variety of restaurants offering some of the best fire cooked chicken, broiled fish, Chinese, pizza and typical Tico food. The prices are lower here than in most pueblos. I eat out everyday and spend an average of 1500 colones or $2.90 for fresh cooked meals. A beer in the local bar is 500 colones or $.96 and a Johnnie Walker is 700 colones or $1.35. The municipality in Belen is very organized and keeps development under check which enables the community to stay clean. Additionally, it is one of the safest communities because it has its own Municipal Police force in addition to the Fuerza Publica and Transito officials that are present throughout the country. I walk to get everything I need in Belen and do not get stuck in traffic jambs or need to drive all over to find parking. If you want to get to know a community better, walk around as much as you can and say hola to as many people as possible to see how friendly the locals are toward you. In many pueblos it's difficult to walk around because there is little or no infrastructure. In Belen there are handicap accessible ramps at most major intersections and ample sidewalks everywhere. Visit http://ticotomasino.spaces.live.com to see some photos of Belen.


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tom@costaricahomebuilder.com

Hello, you make Belan sound perfect! I am looking to maybe move to CR, I have lived in Florida, USA for 3 years and find the humidity unbearable. Have loads of questions - where do I start? Please reply
Bernie


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bmj searle

good morning Bernadette -

here is a good place to start = www.TheRealCostaRica.com


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my email = Bob@La-Tigra.com

Hello Bernadette.

I am replaying your message because I am a Costa Rican, involved in Real Estate and building businesses.

As a Costa Rican, I can answer many question you have. I try to be a friend, first of all, and say honestly what you need to know about my country.

Some people try to take advantage of the foreigner. I think we, as Costa Ricans, have to help even if you are a native or not. It is the right way of behaving, as a citizen and as a businessman.

In this way, I have found good friends and customers both from Costa Rica and abroad.

Please, check out my company´s website: www.ctc-cr.com.

I am giving you here my email and phones numbers.

Please feel free to ask what you need to know. You won´t have any obligation to me just for asking, but I hope when we have known each other well, I would be able to give you my services.

Regards,


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