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Published: August 2nd 2009
Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
source: http://www.CostaRicaBlogger.comA July 2009 non-scientific poll by online English speaking forum Costa Rica Central Valley Living resulted in the following for the question "
Where do you actually live?"
CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Alajuela : Grecia, Sarchi Poas, 7 votes, 4.52%!<(MISSING)br>- Cartago, all areas plus . Santa Maria de Dota, San Marcos, 1 votes, 0.65%!<(MISSING)br>- Guanacaste all areas, 1 votes, 0.65%!<(MISSING)br>- Puntarenas all areas, 2 votes, 1.29%!<(MISSING)br>- Limon all areas, 1 votes, 0.65%!<(MISSING)br>- USA, 39 votes, 25.16%!<(MISSING)br>- Canada, 3 votes, 1.94%!<(MISSING)br>- Mexico, Central America & Panama, 0 votes, 0.00%!<(MISSING)br>- South America &, 0 votes, 0.00%!<(MISSING)br>- Caribbean, 2 votes, 1.29%!<(MISSING)br>- Europe, 5 votes, 3.23%!<(MISSING)br>- Africa & Asia & Oceania, 2 votes, 1.29%!<(MISSING)br>- San Jose Centro, 1 votes, 0.65%!<(MISSING)br>- San Jose Sabana/ Rohrmoser/Paseo Colon/Uruca, 10 votes, 6.45%!<(MISSING)br>- San Jose
Escazu / Santa Ana , 34 votes,
21.94%!<(MISSING)/i> - San Jose Ciudad Colon / Puriscal, 6 votes, 3.87%!<(MISSING)br>- San Jose south side , Zapote/Aserri/Desamparados etc, 3 votes, 1.94%!<(MISSING)br>- San Jose East San Pedro/Curridabat etc, 7 votes, 4.52%!<(MISSING)br>- San Jose Noth side Tibas/Moravia/Coronado etc, 2 votes, 1.29%!<(MISSING)br>- Heredia Centro area, 5 votes, 3.23%!<(MISSING)br>- Heredia mountain areas,
Multiplaza Mall - Escazú, Costa Rica
source: http://www.CostaRicaBlogger.com 5 votes, 3.23%!<(MISSING)br>- Heredia: San Antonio de Belen / Cariari, 3 votes, 1.94%!<(MISSING)br>- Alajuela centro , 2 votes, 1.29%!<(MISSING)br>- Alajuela : La Garita de Alajuela, Atenas , Orotina, 6 votes, 3.87%!<(MISSING)br>- Alajuela : San Ramon/ Palmares, 8 votes, 5.16%!<(MISSING)br>
Being as this is a poll by a San Jose/Central Valley group and based on the above results, it can be argued that the results exclude many English speaking Costa Rica residents that reside outside of the Central Valley area. Additionally, the poll received only 155 responses which was reported to be a
minuscule 9.5 %!o(MISSING)f this relatively small group's membership - a truly limited snapshot!
However, the poll showing that most respondents live in the Escazu & Santa Ana areas West of San Jose is not surprising being as these are the best known enclaves for English speaking transplants here in Costa Rica.
This is most certainly not a personal endorsement of these areas being as I am of the opinion;
why would you want to move to a new and different culture only to surround yourself with all things Americana (ie: Blockbuster Video, Office Depot, Hooters, TGI Fridays, Outback Steakhouse,
BIG shopping malls, etc., etc.) . Not to mention the extremely higher prices for real estate, goods and services
often charged to those Gringos that don't seek out the real Costa Rica.
At a minimum, the above information gives those considering a move to Costa Rica something to consider based on individual needs, wants and preferences.
I have a great view of Escazu everyday ... as I sit at my home office desk, on the other side of the valley.
I really enjoy my mountain view and can almost smell Burger King from here ... and if for some reason I need an Applebee's burger, I can always drive on over to Gringolandia for a visit ;o)
¡Pura Encuestas!
as originally posted on
www.CostaRicaBlogger.com 08/02/09
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lenny
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help , anyone speak english ?
I hear that you can get by speaking english , between Jaco Beach and Dominical ... Are There Any Other Areas In Costa Rica , Where That Is Possible ??? Maybee On The Carribean Side ???