Episode
House Hunters International: Winds of Change in Matapalo, Costa Rica
Overview
A hurricane propels a family to leave Florida and use their life savings to open a retreat center in Matapalo, Costa Rica. He's dreaming of surfing and a place near the beach, but she's laser-focused on their new business and staying within their budget.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 201
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2025-10-21
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Winds of Change in Matapalo, Costa Rica is Episode 5 in Season 201 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2025-10-21. The runtime is 22 min.
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