Oustside Costa Rica's Central Valley

Zarcero, Costa Rica

When you leave Costa Rica's Central Valley and head west there are many small towns that are quaint and typical traditional towns.  These towns include Zarcero, Grecia, Atenas, and many more.  The best way to is to get out and explore these typical traditional towns either by car or bus.  These towns are further from the services that most expat's are accustomed to such as shopping, medical services, restaurants, etc.  Living in a typical traditional small town can truely give you a sense of belonging to a community  .If considering living in a smaller town away from the larger cities it is recommended to visit such towns and spend a little time there to determine if it is suitable for you.