Visit to see schools and rental properties

[JILLIAN V.]

My husband and I are coming over from Canada from about May 17th until May 26th. In this time we would like to check out a few regions such as the central valley, northern pacific down to the southern pacific. We have never been to Costa Rica before so this will be our first visit. We have been researching the country and we might want to come stay for a year. We have one child in elementary school so we will need to not only check out locations but also some schools and rental properties. We realize this is a lot to do in such a short time so I was wondering if you might be able to suggest someone over there who helps people like us accomplish these kinds of goals. Is there anyone who does this or are we best off to find a real estate agent in the areas we are visiting and have them booked before we come. Also from the International Schools I have been looking at it seems that only the central valley has international schools. Do you know of any international schools on the pacific coast?

[JASON HOLLAND]

You’re right. That itinerary is pretty ambitious. But it’s doable.

I don’t know of anyone who could organize a trip of this scope. Most relocation tours focus on one region. I would suggest planning the itinerary yourself, contacting real estate agents and schools in the areas you hope to visit in advance so you can have meetings and appointments lined up. I would also recommend renting a car to get around. With this timeframe it’s best to have that mobility.

As far as international schools, there is one on the Central Pacific called Falcon International: http://www.falconicr.com

And on the northern Pacific, near Playa Flamingo, you’ll find Country Day School – Guanacaste ( http://www.cdsgte.com) and La Paz (www.lapazschool.org ), as well as Green Life Academy in Playas del Coco (http://greenlifeacademy.wordpress.com). There’s no major international school in the Southern Zone. But you will find a smaller school that is well-regarded called Escuela Verde: http://www.escuelaverdecostaballena.com

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