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San Ramon set in the mountains is a very viable choice for retirement or a vacation home. When one does the homework, very quickly you see why this is the case. As some areas of Costa Rica are becoming over-developed, San Ramon is a unique gem located in a mountain valley, it has retained its laid-back Pura Vida life style and affordability, for example most of the stores in the downtown area close from 12 pm to 2 pm. San Ramon is just being discovered by the International community craving a real Costa Rica. Here are some factual things that will help those deciding on a Costa Rica Retirement location. It is located 10 13’ 13’’ latitude North, 84 35- 20 longitudes West. 40 Miles North of San Jose, and about 3468 feet above sea level. Situated in the Alajuela province, just off the Inter-American highway. Distances: Airport 40 minutes - San Jose 1 hour - Beaches 45 minutes - Mountains 15 minutes - Volcano Arenal 1.5 hour Golf 45 minutes - Lodging, Resorts, B&B, Hotels, all in and around San Ramon - It’s warm and breezy year round, about 74 F. It is the most important city out of the Great Metropolitan Area. Is the Regional Center for many public entities, It has all the public services (Major hospital, Private clinics, Red Cross with free ambulances services, Schools, Churches, Universities, UCR, University San Jose, and so on) It is an important commercial center. The commercial activities in town are shoe stores, clothing stores, restaurants, bars, discotheques, jewelry stores, public market, weekend ferias of the agriculture with very cheap produces and fruits etc, and there’s even a small shopping center in the entrance of San Ramon from the highway. Its principal agriculture activities are the coffee, ornamental plants and sugar cane plantations. European settlers colonized San Ramon in the 1840’s, and started developing the land of this little colony for farming. It is also known as the “City Of Poets” (for many and important Costa Rican poets were born here) and three ex presidents of the Republic were born and brought up in San Ramon. There are properties in San Ramon for every taste and wallet, from downtown houses, gated communities, small farms and big fincas, with prices ranges US$ 5.00 square meter of land. If you choose San Ramon you will have many wonderful interesting places to visit with plenty of activities for everyone. It provides a slower pace of life that attracts both locals and foreigners. Also, you must not overlook the charming people, the appealing climate, the beautiful mountains and coast views, the ease in which to find any service or product that you need in a very anti stressful and fast way. It’s just the perfect place to live if you want to enjoy tranquility and comfort in a very affordable way. And be close to everything. Things to do in San Ramon You choose. Everything that you read about that Costa Rica is famous for is here and all at your finger tips. Social clubs and volunteer activities are available. Costa of Living in San Ramon, Costa Rica This is the best part. Health care is less than $1000 per year with no deductions. Costa of food is very low (see below). Dental care is a fraction of what you are accustomed to and is a very high quality world renowned practitioners. Some of the local clothing stores will amaze you at how cheap you can dress yourself. Here is a typical Farmer's market where one can stock up for a week and a small fraction of the cost elsewhere and the quality is great
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