Costa Rica, Hojancha.

@jaki01 · 2024-07-20 14:31 · Deutsch D-A-CH

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My current existence as a 'crypto-retiree' in the Philippines finally allows me to transform many of the photos and experiences which I have accumulated over time into HIVE posts, whereas before I simply couldn't find the time and peace of mind for doing that.

As I already reported on our stay in Junquillal in summer 2023, the next stop on our Costa Rica trip was Hojancha in the province of Guanacaste.

Hojancha, where in particular coffee and citrus fruits are grown, offers a very high quality of life overall with wonderful natural landscapes (including untouched forests, mountain ranges and waterfalls), a low crime rate and a pleasant, not too hot and humid climate.

Especially noteworthy is Hojancha's location in one of only five "blue zones" in the world, where various factors let people reach an above-average life span in good health.

The "Hoja Azul", which is quietly located and made almost entirely of beautiful wood, served us as pleasant accommodation.

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Mein derzeitiges Dasein als 'Krypto-Rentner' auf den Philippinen ermöglicht es mir endlich, viele meiner, sich im Laufe der Zeit angehäuften Fotos und Erlebnisse in entsprechende HIVE-Posts zu gießen, während ich vorher die dazu nötige Zeit und Ruhe einfach nicht finden konnte.

Berichtete ich bereits über unseren Aufenthalt in Junquillal im Sommer 2023, war die nächste Station unserer Costa Rica-Reise dann das in der Provinz Guanacaste gelegene Hojancha.

Hojancha, wo insbesondere Kaffee und Zitrusfrüchte angebaut werden, bietet mit wundervollen Naturlandschaften (inklusive naturbelassener Wälder, Bergketten und Wasserfällen), einer niedrigen Kriminalitätsrate und einem angenehmen, nicht zu heiß-feuchten Klima eine insgesamt sehr hohe Lebensqualität.

Besonders bemerkenswert ist die Lage Hojanchas in einer von weltweit nur fünf "blauen Zonen", in welchen diverse Faktoren dazu führen, dass die dort lebenden Menschen bei guter Gesundheit überdurchschnittlich alt werden.

Als angenehme Unterkunft diente uns das ruhig gelegene, fast komplett aus schönem Holz gebaute "Hoja Azul".

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Entrance gate to the "Hoja Azul". Eingangstor des "Hoja Azul".
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The accommodation was also equipped with a charging station for electric cars. Auch eine Ladestation für Elektroautos gehörte zur Ausstattung der Unterkunft.
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View from the terrace directly into the greenery. Blick von der Terrasse direkt ins Grüne.
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At this table we ate delicious food prepared by my wife @kobold-djawa ... An diesem Tisch aßen wir leckere, von meiner Frau @kobold-djawa zubereitete Gerichte ...
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And now a look inside the "Hoja Azul". Simply cozy, a wooden house like this. Und nun ein Blick ins Innere der "Hoja Azul". Einfach gemütlich, so ein Holzhaus.
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The Germans are famously known for being the world champions of waste separation - but now just look at this! :-) Den Deutschen eilt ja bekanntlich der Ruf voraus, Weltmeister der Mülltrennung zu sein - aber nun seht euch das an! :-)
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But now let's get outside! Jetzt aber ab nach draußen!
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Some areas with their cow pastures against a hilly background made me think of a kind of 'tropical Switzerland'. :) Einige Landstriche mit ihren Kuhweiden vor hügeligem Hintergrund ließen mich an eine Art 'tropische Schweiz' denken. :)
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Construction is underway here. I have the impression that more and more emigrants from western industrialized nations are seeking refuge in places like this. Hier wird gerade gebaut. Ich habe den Eindruck, dass immer mehr Auswanderer aus westlichen Industrienationen an Orten wie diesem Zuflucht suchen.
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Can you see the iguana? Seht ihr den Leguan?
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New game, new luck: surely this time you have spotted the vulture? :) Neues Spiel, neues Glück: Den Geier habt ihr aber doch sicherlich entdeckt? :)
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Before we finally decided to live in the Philippines, we also shortlisted Costa Rica, a country that I think potential emigrants should definitely consider as a recommendable option.

Due to our interest, we made an appointment with Mr. Thomas Ringshandel, who has already advised numerous Germans and helped them to buy property in Costa Rica. He was kind enough to show us some of his truly beautiful properties, some of which are located in the middle of nature.

Bevor wir uns letztlich dafür entschieden, auf den Philippinen zu leben, kam auch Costa Rica in die engere Wahl, ein Land, das potentielle Auswanderer m. E. als empfehlenswerte Option auf jeden Fall in Betracht ziehen sollten.

Aufgrund unseres Interesses hatten wir einen Termin mit Herrn Thomas Ringshandel vereinbart, der bereits zahlreiche Deutsche beraten und ihnen zu Grundstücken in Costa Rica verholfen hat. Freundlicherweise ließ er uns daraufhin einige seiner teils mitten in der Natur gelegenen, wirklich wunderschönen Grundstücke zeigen.

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Living here would certainly have had its appeal! Hier zu leben hätte sicherlich seinen Reiz gehabt!
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Site of Mr. Ringshandel's construction company. Gelände der Baufirma von Herrn Ringshandel.
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Meanwhile, a small festival was held in the center of Hojancha. Im Zentrum Hojanchas fand derweil ein kleines Fest statt.
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And it's not hard to guess who took the opportunity to dance extensively in the middle of the action! :) Und wer sich die Gelegenheit zu ausgiebigem Tanzen inmitten des Geschehens nicht nehmen ließ, ist unschwer zu erraten! :)
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These two dishes served in the "Rústico RestoBar" were well-deserved refreshments. Der wohlverdienten Stärkung dienten diese beiden, in der "Rústico RestoBar" eingenommenen Gerichte.
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May this little trip to Hojancha end with a colorful sunset. :) Den Abschluss dieses kleinen Ausflugs nach Hojancha möge ein farbenfroher Sonnenuntergang bilden. :)
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