Episode
House Hunters International: Hitting the Pause Button in Brasilito
Overview
A Virginia mother wants her daughter to experience a slower pace of life in Brasilito, Costa Rica. She's looking to escape a frantic, consumer-driven culture, but she may experience some unexpected sticker shock.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 194
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2024-05-29
Episode context
Hitting the Pause Button in Brasilito is Episode 5 in Season 194 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2024-05-29.
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