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Thanks Jackie! Would you be willing to share more information about your experience with locating and purchasing a vehicle?

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I’m also really interested in humidity levels. We are thinking we’ll probably settle in the Central Valley. I think the heat on the coast would be too much for us and I don’t want the high electric bills from running AC. I am interested in Atenas in particular, maybe Grecia or San Ramon areas. I really like sun. I don’t mind rain, but I don’t want to be living in the clouds and get a lot of mist or have high humidity. I’m thinking around 3000 feet might be good? We found it delightful when we stayed in Vista Atenas (B&B) in February 2012. Nice and cool in the evening. Not sure what the elevation is at the top of that hill. When we visited someone in the barrio close to Atenas but down lower it seemed much hotter. It seems like people who are living up high (4000 ft and above) in San Ramon area must have less sun and more mist? It would be great to hear from more people who live there besides just Jason. This forum seems to be directed at people who want to move there, but it sure would be nice to get multiple perspectives from people in different areas.
Thanks! Can’t wait to retire in late 2014!
Nancy S

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Stephen – Check out my post on the Trip Advisor CR Forum.  We had no problems with renting a car and had some great adventures.  I wouldn’t do it any other way.  We were in Costa Rica for the first time last February and are going back again this year and renting a car from the same place.  No problems. We drove to Manuel Antonio, Dominical, Monte Verde, Arenal, and around the Central Valley.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g291982-i813-k5193149-First_Time_Visit_Trip_Report_Feb_2012-Costa_Rica.html

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