Episode
House Hunters International: Brits Buying in the Jungles of Costa Rica
Overview
After globe-trotting for the last four years, a couple from Manchester, England, looks to put down roots in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica. They're searching for a starter home, but a lengthy wish list and local plumbing problems may present a challenge.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 198
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2025-02-04
Episode context
Brits Buying in the Jungles of Costa Rica is Episode 11 in Season 198 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2025-02-04.
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