Question Mash-Up!!! More Answers About How to Live in Costa Rica

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2019
  • This video is the last bit of random questions you guys asked us about how to live in Costa Rica. We decided to film at our favorite end of Samara beach here in Costa Rica and answer the last few important questions about living in Costa Rica. When we compile a bunch more questions we will make another video, so ask in the comments. Enjoy and Pura Vida!
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  • @dakotahstr
    @dakotahstr Рік тому +1

    Even in a small city here in Ontario Canada , you wouldnt walk alone at night. Its common sense. Lock your doors etc the same up here..Dont be flashy. I love your videos. Right now we're in a snow storm and cold cold temperatures. Looking at videos of Costa Rica is therapy. Lol. Thanks again. Heather.

  • @joshuabaker1631
    @joshuabaker1631 4 роки тому +2

    I appreciate your honest discussion of the feelings involved in changing your lifestyle. Especially regarding choices and convenience for product variety. It seems you made a great choice for you.

  • @alainleclerc2497
    @alainleclerc2497 4 роки тому +2

    For the third year in a row we will be my wife and I in Samara for our Christmas vacation, what a wonderfull little village an area. We went to three other locations in Costa Rica before and this is the best we found yet. Thanks for those great videos, it remind us all the good time we had in Samara. So anxious to be there Dec 19th. Sorry for my English, we are from Quebec.

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, you're English is good! Yes Samara is a special place.

  • @joelturner8812
    @joelturner8812 4 роки тому +2

    Loved this video! Everything in this I agree 100 percent. When I tell people I got to stay at your place inside a shipping container they always ask, wasn't it cramped? My answer of course is, NO, I've stayed in hotel rooms that where smaller. And if you feel like you need to go outside, its 1 step out the door and you're in paradise! I had the opportunity to live in CR for 8 months and visited many towns, Samára is one of the best. Great people, great food, great bars and a great beach. Can't wait to stay there again! Thanks for your hospitality! Cheers!

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      Hi Joel, hope all is well! Thanks for the kind words and yes they are much bigger then they would seem. We can't wait till you come again and stay longer so we can hang out a bit.

  • @franklynadames7711
    @franklynadames7711 4 роки тому +2

    LoL the bloopers are awesome ..

  • @DenaJeanne
    @DenaJeanne 4 роки тому +1

    Laughed at the missing family part. If I had family living in Costa Rica I'd be so excited to visit several times year. Such a blessing to be in such a beautiful place❤️. Thanks for the great video, I am currently bing watching your channel as a new subscriber!

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому +1

      Haha ya so many have come and it's such a better time spent here. Thanks for watching and glad you're enjoying the videos. You should come stay with us at Sea Casa, we would love to be your hosts in our beautiful town.

  • @jnmtransport
    @jnmtransport Рік тому

    I like what you said about not having access to instant shopping and that is actually a good thing and may even help you save some money. I was born and raised in Costa Rica currently living in the bay area and I can see why you love Costa Rica. the time that you guys have to do the things you love , breathe clean air and all that in my view that’s true wealth I’m working hard to free myself from the matrix good job guys, about not missing Canada I don’t blame you, Justin Castro Is a piece of you know what!

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  Рік тому

      Thank you! Yes Canada is not the same and we hope you can exit the rat race soon! Pura Vida!

  • @handaferguson
    @handaferguson 4 роки тому

    Great Job!!! Thank You... :-)

  • @bobwallace7487
    @bobwallace7487 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks guys! Really informative. I am planning a trip down. Leaving Beautiful BC interior, Shuswap. 61 winters seems like enough.

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  3 роки тому

      You're welcome, yes that is way to many. Definitely come stay with us at Sea Casa when you come. I keep telling my dad and shaynas mom to leave Salmon Arm but they won't haha. Shaynas mom may but for now she's going to stay living there. Where in the Shuswap do you live?

  • @dylanpritchard8138
    @dylanpritchard8138 4 роки тому +1

    Good info. Thanks.

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      You're welcome, thanks for watching

  • @dakotahstr
    @dakotahstr Рік тому

    When we were looking at the weather in Tambor for the time we were down there I went on the Weather Network and punched in Tambor. The weather was dead on.

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  Рік тому

      Normally it's way off! In dry season it tends to be more accurate as it's just sunny and hot for months

  • @fuqOuttahere333
    @fuqOuttahere333 3 роки тому

    I would love to get some information about setting up a few containers on property. How can I contact?

  • @seanhogan6897
    @seanhogan6897 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video! I loved the out takes too. LOL

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Ya haha they are always fun to share!

    • @seanhogan6897
      @seanhogan6897 4 роки тому +1

      Having already spent a couple years or so living in Costa Rica over the years, and planning another year there, starting next July, your videos are quickly becoming my favorite thing to watch each week (or roughly thereabouts).
      I really appreciate it!

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      @@seanhogan6897 haha thanks glad you enjoy them even when they are a day late, but someone has to make sure the beach is still there

    • @seanhogan6897
      @seanhogan6897 4 роки тому

    • @seanhogan6897
      @seanhogan6897 4 роки тому +1

      I also was cracking up about CR's weather forcasts. My daughter use to always look up the weather forcasts, just to laugh about how hilariously they were off the mark.

  • @fennevanlier3739
    @fennevanlier3739 4 роки тому +1

    Hi! I was wondering if it's possible to pay with Maestro in Sámara or if you can pay with mastercard/visa only? Love your videos! :)

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      Not sure about that, haven't paid attention to it. Visa, mastercard and Amex at most places. Some places only take cash

  • @staciarnold4170
    @staciarnold4170 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos! We're wondering.... Is gringo pricing real? Have you addressed it in any of your videos?

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      Thank you, We have not experienced anything like that yet, I've heard the saying too but so far everything has been fair. I know locals pay less for parks etc.

  • @sosweed
    @sosweed 4 роки тому +1

    you guys from Kelona?! the best place for skiing)) lovely place!

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому +1

      Yes we moved from Kelowna. It's a nice place but we definitely needed a change.

  • @paulauriemma4292
    @paulauriemma4292 3 роки тому +1

    Does it get crowded in Samora over the Christmas and New Year holidays?

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  3 роки тому

      Yes just like anywhere in the world but not as crowded as places like Tamarindo or playas del coco

  • @tishtash321
    @tishtash321 4 роки тому +1

    I'm a bit late on this video! Just a question about the internet. What is the average download and upload speed in your area? I work online so this part is super important to me.

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому +1

      Great question, it all depends on where you are staying. We have 200 mbps download and 10 mbps upload here at our house. Each of our rentals have about 75 mbps download. At the moment this is the fastest available.

    • @tishtash321
      @tishtash321 4 роки тому

      @@TheDufresnes Wow that's impressive it's that fast. Thanks for responding! Love your videos 😁

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      @@tishtash321 yes it's gotten a lot better even since we've moved down. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoy the videos

  • @Mr1drumlover
    @Mr1drumlover 3 роки тому +1

    Is solar and wind generated electricity available in CR?
    Thanks for the informative videos!

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  3 роки тому +1

      Most of the countries electricity is from those sources

    • @Mr1drumlover
      @Mr1drumlover 3 роки тому +1

      Is it legal to build off grid solar, and is that equipment available in Costa Rica.
      Thanks so much!

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  3 роки тому +1

      Ye sits illegal to go fully off grid, I've heard somewhere between 60 or 80 percent is all you can do

  • @davidjones535
    @davidjones535 4 роки тому +3

    the bloopers are funny and that's from a fellow oops .

  • @suzanneboucher7208
    @suzanneboucher7208 4 роки тому +2

    Hi, I’m going to Ojochal Costa Rica in February, is that far from your town?

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      That's awesome, yes it's a long drive away. You'll be down by uvita

    • @denisebaird6407
      @denisebaird6407 4 роки тому +1

      Suzanne Boucher I am going back to Ojochal in March. Have fun

  • @Childofamoneygod
    @Childofamoneygod 3 роки тому +1

    Do they have lots of vendors on the beaches in CR?

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  3 роки тому +1

      In some areas yes like tamarindo and Jaco but here in Samara we have a couple and once you say no gracias they leave you alone

    • @Childofamoneygod
      @Childofamoneygod 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheDufresnes thanks! I often travel to Negril Jamaica and was wondering if ppl try to sell you fruits juice or ganja like Jamaica...i like it lol! Do they have restaurants on the beach in your area?

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  3 роки тому +1

      Yes we have quite a few on the beach

  • @dezymukumba9843
    @dezymukumba9843 4 роки тому +1

    Hi how are you am from Zambia Africa and I love Costa Rica I want to visit one day

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      Hi, thanks for watching

    • @dezymukumba9843
      @dezymukumba9843 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheDufresnes you are welcome I want to know more about Costa Rica

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      Definitely watch all of our videos to learn more

  • @rustythelegend2225
    @rustythelegend2225 4 роки тому +1

    Do you have to pay taxes in canada, do you still get to keep your citizenship and do you have to come back home every 6 months, to keep cdn citizenship. Is it okay for me to ask how much a container home cost to design build and furnish... I've been watching alot of your videos all weekend, you guys are giving me the confidence to leave home and come there, hope to visit next year your beautiful rental, ohh sorry if this is too much questions but, do you guys work in addition to your rentals as i heard in one of your videos its 880 per month for the boys school, if you dont feel comfortable answering its ok... you guys are soo awesome and i love how you respond to all your viewers

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      These questions we will answer in a consultation if you choose to have one, thanks for enjoying the videos.

    • @AntStepp
      @AntStepp 3 роки тому +1

      They are not going to answer your questions!

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  3 роки тому

      We will in a consultation, we've done over 20 so far and everyone is happy

    • @AntStepp
      @AntStepp 3 роки тому

      @@TheDufresnes Why don't you answer here openly?

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  3 роки тому

      @@AntStepp because we have a family and business and can't answer everyone's questions

  • @homesteadingfamily3595
    @homesteadingfamily3595 4 роки тому +1

    Is there a lot of expats in this area?

    • @TheDufresnes
      @TheDufresnes  4 роки тому

      Yes there is a large expat community here, a lot of families too