Episode
House Hunters International: A Costa Rican Mission of Self Discovery
Overview
A Brooklyn man in search of his truer self looks for personal growth and a quiet life in Uvita, Costa Rica. He's looking for a place with modern finishes that has plenty of room and a pool, but his long wish list may not meet the reality of his budget.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 178
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2022-10-22
Episode context
A Costa Rican Mission of Self Discovery is Episode 13 in Season 178 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2022-10-22.
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