The stories of Costa Rica- Culture & Nature
I help people coming to Costa Rica, both relocating and vacationing here -
Come see Uvita & surrounding areas as a local.
The famous Uvita Day Adventure- Explore Uvita with Ed!
www.costaricamove.com/explore-uvita-costa-rica
Help finding a rental in Costa Rica
www.costaricamove.com/find-a-rental-costa-rica
I often get asked the question "Can we meet so I can "pick your brain" about Uvita and Costa Rica", with that in mind I now offer help with your move or vacation to Costa Rica.
www.costaricamove.com/online-consulting-costa-rica-story
Help buying property in Costa Rica
www.costaricamove.com/buy-a-home-costa-rica
Explore Costa Rica through my lens
www.costaricamove.com/phooto-and-video-costa-rica-story
Ways you can help this channel and help me to keep making Costa Rica Videos
www.costaricamove.com/help-costa-rica-story
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Hola Señor Ed. I certainly know how hard you work on your channel to produce informative and fun videos. Your early mornings are hours before I would enjoy getting up, but then again I’m a night owl. 😅 Then there’s the Uvita Day Adventure, that can take again a lot of time and energy to show an individual or a family interesting and amazing sites in and around this Southern Zone. I’m not sure if you were aware of it but it was posted on a local FB group page that the General Council of the Hawks & Vultures have agreed to meet to discuss territorial eating rights throughout the Uvita area. Maybe that was the preliminary meeting you interrupted. 😉 “Fake News” Con gusto with the GoPro 10. Anytime, thanks for the shoutout. 👍
I see a lot of Toucans in my yard in the Central Valey area up in the mountains from Grecia.
keep up the good work I met you at the pizza place when I was there in March you were having pizza with a friend and I was picking up some food to go. appreciate your informative and beautiful videos. Im living vicariously through you🥰 mucho gusto🙌Pura Vida 🐵🙌🦋✌️🌸
I CONGRATULATE YOU, YOU HAVE GOOD CONTENT AND INFORMATION...KEEP GOING
Hope this comment makes the cut. Having recently moved to this beautiful small community I can confirm frequent “Ed sightings “ 😁 and they are always met with a friendly wave and Hola. Your work is much appreciated and a recent consultation was an immense help for getting the lay of the land as I settle into this paradise. Pura Vida Mae
nice explanation on how it all comes together....
Hey Ed, 👋, Pura Vida, another Great Morning Breakfast Coffee Video, ☕, your a Likeable Person, people like you, just keep it That way,,
All I have in my yard are robins, sparrows and squirrels 😂 Amazing!
I love your channel! You're so down to earth! Very informative and not sugar coating!
Love the rainy season and your videos Ed
I would bet its from a toucan.
I actually prefer the rainy season. The sun isn’t as intense; prices are better; it isn’t as crowded and there are fewer tourist. I enjoyed outdoor activities until about midday and then enjoy relaxing sleep with the overnight rains. I was there for a week in June, and it only rained consistently during the day one afternoon. We were able to enjoy an Uvita Adventure Day, bike ride, Uvita shopping and Farmer’s Market Visit!!
Hola Señor Ed. You’re absolutely right about the so called “rainy season”. It doesn’t rain all day as some weather app will show you. 🙄 The first year in Uvita in 2022 the rain totals were higher than the 10 year average. Last year (2023) they were significantly lower to the point of causing issues with the Hydro Generating Plants and water shortages especially in the Guanacaste region. This year (2024) seems quite normal, and there are days in a row that it doesn’t rain at all. Most mornings are sunny and warm and the evenings are much cooler (18-20’c) than say in Dec-April, which I like. I also collect rain water for some of my house plants this time of year, it’s much better for them. I’ve notice the birds are much more plump around this time of year with all the fruits and nuts they’re able to access. As for the bird feather, my guess is it’s from a Vulture. 🦃
Rainy season has it's pros and cons. For a wildlife enthusiast like me, a nice rainfall awakens all the frogs, beetles, birds etc. But driving from A to B can be a tricky thing. I think, the best time are the "transition seasons". And it's quite amazing, that the Caribbean Coast has it's own kind of weather. You can be pretty sure to receive a downpour every night. About the feather, we are not sure here: could be that of a toucan or a parrot?
Life isn’t the same as a vacation..... Life is experiences all of them aren’t pleasant or extreme . But as always, our perspective is always the secret sauce . Gabriel, maybe needs to shake the sauce and pour more on. Also, I thought folks went to CR for less expensive dental work. And in closing a question for you , where in the US did you move from? Asking to see if I need to adjust my perspective.
Exactly. Dental work here is less expensive than the US and great quality, but that does not mean it’s cheap. I came from upstate NY. Check out this playlist of videos before I came here. kzread.info/head/PLx7Vt6Ib8TVx_ACxIUX5gmOMtgW_y1dsx&si=aOB6YI29h08FfDxa
yes, get up with the sunrise and start your day-evenings for relaxing and reflecting...pura vida
Words to live by🙂🤙🏼Pura Vida!
Yes! By the time the rain comes, you've got your work done and you're ready to relax. Usually the afternoon rain gives way to sunshine again before dark.
looks like an under feather from a crow
Whatever it is it was very pretty.
Good morning Ed PURA VIDA AMIGO, Another Morning Breakfast Coffee Video 👍. HEY I'm WORRY 😦😮😯😲, WHERE IS YOUR LIGA ❤️ T-SHIRT 😮, 😮, Please Liga Fans Need to know
Ha ha, I am going to get myself in trouble with those futbol shirts😅
I've never been in Costa Rica in the rainy season. I only know from a friend in Tamarindo that there is just nothing going on. This Jan-Feb it was raining hard in Uvita as well and my clothes sometimes never dried... looking forward to experiencing the rainy season soon!
There is always plenty to do here in Uvita as far as nature and wildlife, if you are talking nightlife not so much😅
@@CostaRicaStory I'm not much of a nightlife person! Rather be out in nature! I used to be a landscaper/gardener and loved it but the weather in Austria isn't always too nice.... but I still loved working in nature!
There's no such thing as nothing going on in Costa Rica. Everything is better with less tourists and cooler weather!
Rainy season is my favorite season 🤗
Igualmente🙂🤙
Relaxing enjoying and drinking Beer watching the Rain
Love the drone footage - beautiful!
Gracias🙂👍
Enjoyed your videos. I’ve watched 2 of them so far.
Muchas Gracias for watching🙂👍
Thank you for sharing what it is REALLY like to live in Costa Rica !! A special THANK YOU for another great Uvita Adventure Day! Love the bike ride and have been showing everyone pictures of the iridescent trees! We never would have found those trees on our own! One last thing - I’ve been to Uvita during the dry and green season. I think I actually prefer the green season!
Thanks Sheila, you are always muy divertida and I enjoy your positive energy and passion for life. The rainbow trees and Scarlet Macaws were something I am glad we got a chance to see. I know you will be back soon, but until then Hasta pronto!
great channel, thanks for sharing. What is wrong with Google maps in Costa rica? Why is that not used? They are clearly superior, do they not work well in costa rica?
Waze is better here, more people use it, so the interaction is better , the users here are very enthusiastic about reporting any slight traffic issues so you are likely to be notified of police, construction, stopped car on shoulder etc. It also does a good job of recalculating your route to avoid construction. It is good but not perfect. You can also use google if you have your heart set on it , i know people here that prefer google maps. I find Waze the better option💯 YMMV
I really like this video. You have a very simple way of reflecting! Thank you!
Thank you very much and thanks for watching🙂👍
If visiting is it better to have us cash or exchanging for colonies
Most tourist areas have no problem taking US dollars. That being said, you may not get a great exchange rate that way. What i do is use my Charles schwab investor checking account(no I don’t have any investments😅) that gives you an international fee free debit card that will give you a good rate of exchange at the atms . Then you can get colones. If you do use us dollars make sure they are in good condition, here they wont accept dollars with tears or other slight physical damage. You can also use a credit card in some places, but check to make sure the card does not charge atm fees or international fees
Ed, thank you for your video. You are correct about Uvita. I am the friend of Sheila, and I loved Uvita. Yes, it’s the rainy season,but it rains just late evening and sometimes early morning. It is not a constant rain. I throughly enjoyed my time in Uvita. I plan to return later this year and possibly move there. My only challenge is, I need to learn Spanish. I believe that it is respectful to learn and immerse in the culture for which you are visiting and possibly living. Ed, keep doing what you’re doing, I enjoy your videos. Hausta luego!
Hola mi amiga, it was a lot of fun spending time with you both and your good eye for spotting Macaws came in handy. They are always easy to hear, but not always easy to spot. Hopefully you will get a chance to get back here soon.🙂🤙
Uvita is a great place!
💯😁🤙Pura Vida!
We love your videos. We appreciate that you don't make everything seem like roses when you move there! We are still ~5 years from moving, but we're heading out next week to buy our land. One step at a time! 🙂
Thank you very much and as the say Poco a Poco! I am excited for you and all you have to look forward to😁👍
You are very authentic & l like your sense of humor about the commentors who didn't really LISTEN to your video in its entirety. I think your Welcome bags are a great idea and look lovely. We have visited CR several times& ; had a hard time finding those mugs, we like to give them to friends when we return to Canada.
Thank you very much. I try to be me that is all i know🙂 I do enjoy putting the bags together, part of the fun of it all.
Very thoughtful video thank you. “We are all equal but we are not the same”. ( from a very clever human) Big difference.
Wise words , thank you🙂👍
Living in a country is reality. Vacationing in a country is fantasy. If you mix them up, you run into trouble.
That is for sure🙂👍
Ed, we enjoy your videos and they’ve been very helpful. We’ll be back in Uvita for a few weeks next winter and would be happy to connect
Thanks for watching and get ahold of me at costaricamove.com and we can set something up🙂👍
Ed, you are living the Pura Vida Life!
Thanks , I am striving for that😁🤙Pura Vida!
Thanks! I find that “Wherever I go there I am”. Living on our small farm up above El Carmen de Biolley is challenging but I wouldn’t trade it for the world!
Yes, so true and something i also say to myself often🙂🤙
Hey Costa Rica Story,,, someone let me know you gave me a little 'shout out' so I had to see what's up.... Anyway, we should do a couple videos at some point, I think they would be beneficial. Anyway, keep up the good work. So true, KZread has really narrowed their algorithms.
Thank you Michael, I feel a little star struck having watched so many of your videos in my preparation for coming here. I would definitely love to do some videos with you. I do feel like the guys in Waynes’s world though, when they meet Alice Cooper “ 🤣 You definitely paved the way and still set the bar👍
Just be you, there are so many fake people online. I've seen and read a lot of nonsense about living here in CR, it's not all sunshine and pineapples for sure.
Great advice and that easiest thing to do, just do you👍
Hola Señor Ed. Well after knowing you personally for over 2 years now I can attest that what you see is what you get. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen you laugh a lot at various times, and you can produce some good off the cuff humour. These viewers who watch, and listen selectively to find fault in who you are and what you said, it’s part of their own cynical personality and insecurities, and simple jealousy. Pura Vida. 🤙
Thank you Senor Don, well you have seen my many sides over the past couple of years, the good the bad and the ugly😅
Wow! Imagine what their reading comprehension skills are!
I think maybe sometimes people watch a couple of minutes of a video and then comment.
Hahaha so spot on, living here is not like being on vacation. It's always beautiful and relaxing on certain way, but you know...when you live here you have day-a-day things to do and cannot always be just watching nice things
Exacto 🙂🤙
I think everybody has a different personality , not all are same, also in life there are different stages, today we are in one next in other, nothing remain the same Good thing is that they see the videos,
Interesting observation and very true🙂👍
Hi Ed, this is a down to earth video. Keep this positive approach. jacques
Gracias mi amigo🙂👍
It's clear those individuals who posted critical comments did not watch your entire video. Even if they did, they wanted to be contrarians. Another great video, Ed. Thanks.
Thanks, I enjoy poking a little fun sometimes, all in good humor.
Thank you for showing your real life there. I know there are ups and downs to being in a country that was not initially your home. I'm glad you have made it your home and you are doing your own part to help keep the country as wild and beautiful as it always was. I will be coming down in January and hopefully can see you in Uvita if you have availability. Thank you for everything you do.
Thanks, that is very true, being prepared to pivot is a good game plan.🙂👍
Hey Ed, PURA VIDA AMIGO, HEY MISS YOU WITH YOUR LIGA ❤️ T,SHIRT ON 👍, please never put that ugly saprissa on, thank you
You know I have to confess, I don’t know anything about futbol or the teams, but they have some really cool looking shirts.🤣
I'm moving to Dominicalito in August! I live in the dry desert of Las Vegas, NV. I can't wait to experience the green season! Going tropical
That is a beautiful area with a great sense of community, good choice🙂👍
Ed if everyone could see you in the pizza palor !😃Pura Vida !
Well yes, that is true bliss😅🍕
Hey amigo! I love your content. Don’t pay attention to trolls. You won’t make everyone happy. Keep the good vibes and don’t waste your precious time on those peeps.
Muchas gracias Mae, I just like to have a little fun with it, as they say “ for pure entertainment purposes only” . 😅
I’m happy here just because I don’t have to worry about getting into traffic jams. KZread is hit and miss with content. My most viewed videos are about Jaco nightlife.
And I know you have done a lot of driving over the years, in a lot of different places, so it must be nice to relax in Jaco at a Pura Vida pace🙂🤙🏼