19/10/2026
Sixty seconds in any place here tells you whether it’ll still be comfortable in six weeks.
Humidity on this coast runs between 70 and 95%. In those conditions, a building either breathes or it doesn’t — and you can tell which within a minute of walking in.
What to notice
A musty smell that’s still there after the place has been cleaned.
Paint that’s bubbling or peeling, especially low on the walls.
White powdery marks on concrete or plaster.
Floors that have warped or lifted at the edges.
What you want to see instead
Windows or doors on more than one side, so air moves through.
Ceiling fans.
Air conditioning you can run to dry the room out.
Use this on every place you look at, here or anywhere else on this coast. It takes a minute and it decides how your whole stay feels.
Save this one !
📍 Santa Teresa, Costa Rica