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Category: Costa Rica

  • Expat Insurance Expert Phil Eitman on the Nosara Podcast

    Expat Insurance Expert Phil Eitman on the Nosara Podcast

    Welcome to another episode of the Nosara Podcast, where Rich Burnam sits down with longtime Costa Rica insurance expert Phil Eitman!

    Phil has lived in Costa Rica for around 18 years and has spent more than 15 of those years helping people navigate insurance here.

    We start with Phil’s story of moving to Costa Rica, figuring out how to make a life here, and eventually getting into international health insurance after looking for coverage for his daughter.

    From there we get into the stuff people really need to know: international health insurance, the difference between public and private healthcare in Costa Rica, medical emergencies, air ambulances, home insurance, cars, roadside assistance, construction and commercial insurance, and even wills and estates.

    Of course we get sidetracked along the way talking about old Costa Rica, dusty roads, New Jersey, stand-up comedy, Coconut Harry’s, Nosara vs. Tamarindo, how much Nosara has changed, development, community, and why people who come here should find a way to chip in.

    If you live in Costa Rica, are thinking about moving here, or just want a better idea of how insurance and healthcare actually work here, I hope you enjoy this conversation with Insurance Phil.

    Get in touch with fill about insurances: http://www.allinsurancecr.com

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  • Playas de Nosara, Solid Wipeout, Main Street Guiones (Calle Modelo), Main Beach Guiones A+

    Playas de Nosara, Solid Wipeout, Main Street Guiones (Calle Modelo), Main Beach Guiones A+

    Here’s a look at Playas de Nosara (Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada & Playa Nosara) from above & also from the ground. The waves are at Main Beach in front of the lifeguard tower, & the main street intersection of Ruta 160 & Calle Modelo at Coconut Harry’s Surf, Food, Music & Drinks & Organico Bakery 

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  • NOSARA PODCAST – The Longboard Andy Episode: Garza Beginnings, Surf Rules, Longboard Culture & Being weird in the water

    NOSARA PODCAST – The Longboard Andy Episode: Garza Beginnings, Surf Rules, Longboard Culture & Being weird in the water

    Welcome to a special episode of the Nosara Podcast with Longboard Andy! A surfer whose story begins in the fishing town of Garza, growing up around the ocean, learning to fish with his parents and hitching rides into Nosara just to surf.

    We start with what Andy’s up to now competing in tournaments and working in his surf company then we get into the surf rules he lives by and we should all follow in the water, his favorite spots to surf in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and how the so-called “secret spots” aren’t really secret anymore.

    From there, Andy shares how he got into longboarding, who pulled him toward logging, and how longboard culture continues to evolve in Nosara. We talk boards, shapes, style, and the rhythm that makes long boarding cool now.

    And of course, one of the best parts of the episode: Andy’s favorite philosophy of “being weird in the water.” It’s honestly one of the most memorable quotes ever said on the show a great reminder to stay playful and fully yourself in every session and in life.

    I hope you enjoy this conversation how a local sees Nosara’s line up, hopes for more opportunities to compete, the challenges and the joys of living a surf life and the joy of longboarding with Andy.

  • NOSARA PODCAST – The Matt & JoEllen Episode: El Chivo& MUCH more

    NOSARA PODCAST – The Matt & JoEllen Episode: El Chivo& MUCH more

    Welcome to a very special episode of the Nosara Podcast with Matt & Joellen from El Chivo. In case you didn’t already know, El Chivo is kind of the ‘Cheers’ for Nosara… Reality is Matt & Joellen have been staples in Nosara’s community for over 2 decades.

    We’re going back in time to discuss their journey, operating several restaurants way back in day before making the big move to Pelada to create today’s El Chivo.

    After we reminisce about Nosara of the past we discuss pros & cons of today’s Nosara & their plan to invite the community to help secure El Chivo’s future.

    We celebrate the lives & memories of our friends who have passed away, plus all kinds of subjects from Nosara likes & dislikes, their 3 favorite restaurants besides their own, opinions about dogs on the beach & much much more.

    I hope you enjoy this walk down memory lane & glimpse into the future with Matt & Joellen.

  • NCA Covirena Mini Episodio en Español: Playa Guiones y Pelada están dentro de una reserva natural y hay reglas (English version coming soon)

    NCA Covirena Mini Episodio en Español: Playa Guiones y Pelada están dentro de una reserva natural y hay reglas (English version coming soon)

    La Asociación Cívica de Nosara anuncia un nuevo programa Covirena para hacer cumplir las reglas de que estamos en una reserva natural. No más perros, motocicletas, fogatas u otras cosas en la playa que puedan dañar el medio ambiente o las áreas de anidación de las tortugas.

    Nosara Civic Association is announcing new Covirena program to enforce the rules we are in a nature reserve. No more dogs, motorcycles, fires, or other things on beach which may hurt the environment & or nesting areas for the turtles.

  • This Week in Nosara 47: Surf trip with G Love, More rain & flooding

    Thanks to G Love, Safari, donators like Ray Moss who supplied this picture in the intro.