Does this look like what you would expect of houses in Costa Rica? Building houses on a circle drive with common area in the middle is something that would occur only in a master planned community. These houses are large, spaced apart from one another, with well-cared-for landscaping all around. People here have the peace of mind of knowing that everything around them is nice and compatible with their home. On the other hand, they do not have the diversity and vibrancy of living in a town with restaurants, shops, etc. within walking distance to one's home. You need a car here.
What do you think? Would you prefer to live or have a vacation home in a master planned commmunity like this, or in a town? There is no right answer, and each of us is entitled to our preferences, so I will share ours.
My wife and I chose Tamarindo and Langosta because we like the community and we like to walk to dinner at any of the 50 restaurants in town. We felt that if we were in a master planned community, we would feel like we were limited to the restaurants at the nearby resorts, which over time would be repetitive. We also like being right on the beach. We did not want to have to drive or walk several blocks ot the ocean.
Also, even though Tamarindo is full of international residents, we feel more connected to Costa Rica because Tamarindo is a living, breathing community, whereas a master-planned community isolated from the surrounding area seems somewhat artificial. To us it feels like a bit of Hawaii or Florida transplanted into Costa Rica, and we want to feel a part of Costa Rica..
Some people choose gated master-planned communities because of the security. Both of our condos in Tamarindo have full time security guards and gated entrances. My wife and I have never felt unsafe walking around town, including walking back at night after dinner.
Today's photo is another aerial view of Hacienda Pinilla taken by my son during his gyrocopter flight. The side of the gyrocopter is visible in the lower right of the photo.
7 comments:
I'd have to agree with you. It's great to rely less on a car, more on your own two feet. You argue very persuasively for your choice. It would be interesting to hear the other side, someone who is just as passionate about living in the master-plan community.
Personally, I prefer the city life. The best part of traveling for me is to mingle with people native to the area and enjoy a variety of restaurants and businesses.
Another great shot from Stewart. I would have to agree with your opinion. When I visited Tamarindo the fun part was being in that great little town, talking and sharing with the great people there. Of course the delicious food and wine was also a big plus.
very interesting bird's eye view. quite the master planned community
Hi,
I definitively love the country side living, but not in a master planed, gringo only and enclosed behind two check point (as the community in the photo). I live in Canafistula 15 minutes from Tamarindo.
By the way I also flyed the gyro 2 times to shoot some hotel, It was fun...
Hi,
I definitively love the country side living, but not in a master planed, gringo only and enclosed behind two check point (as the community in the photo). I live in Canafistula 15 minutes from Tamarindo.
By the way I also flyed the gyro 2 times to shoot some hotel, It was fun...
Uopss... sorry for the double post...
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