Episode
House Hunters International: City Living in San Jose, Costa Rica
Overview
A chance meeting in Mumbai led to love for Daniel and Juliana, but these jet-setters didn't stay in place for long. After quick stops in Dubai and Spain, the couple were looking for their next adventure and started thinking about Costa Rica. Its tax haven status is a draw for Daniel and his investment business and he also loves the relaxed style of living. But Juliana is more comfortable with city life and wants a cosmopolitan retreat. Setting roots in the capital city of San Jose is their compromise, so real estate agent Kristen Wilson leads them to the exclusive suburb of Escazu, where the luxurious lifestyle should fit satisfy both wish lists. But the question remains - whose idea of luxury will win and who will have to sacrifice? Find out when House Hunters International lands amongst the volcanoes of San Jose, Costa Rica.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 29
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2011-09-09
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
City Living in San Jose, Costa Rica is Episode 2 in Season 29 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2011-09-09. The runtime is 23 min.
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