HOW TO STAY FIT AND HEALTHY IN PLAYA GRANDE, COSTA RICA

By Uncategorized October 29, 2021
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If you are seeking a healthy lifestyle, Playa Grande offers a setting that makes doing so rather simple. Everything you need to stay fit is within walking distance, which only adds to the ease of living an active life here. There is also the added motivation of being surrounded by a community that is predominantly also leading a non-sedentary and salubrious lifestyle. To top it all off, Costa Rica is rich in nutrient-dense native fruits and vegetables, and the main staples of the typical diet are conducive to leading your best life.

So, whether you are just visiting, spending a few months here, or making a move to be a full-time Playa Grandian, it is safe to say that if you want to get or stay in shape, you will have no problem doing so here.

YOGA AT THE RIPJACK INN

With two yoga shalas and classes available nearly every day of the week and year-round, there is no shortage of yoga in Playa Grande. Classes are open to both hotel guests, locals, and visitors who are staying in and around Playa Grande. You can drop-in and pay by the class or purchase a package for a discounted rate. Classes are suited for all levels. You can find the weekly yoga schedule on the RipJack Inn website.

FITNESS CLASSES AT FLEX + FLOW

Flex + Flow is an inviting and beautifully designed fitness and yoga center in Playa Grande. The open floor plan downstairs is an amazing space to circuit train. There are both group and private classes available, and the instructors are all highly experienced and capable of providing one-on-one guidance suited to your specific needs and goals.

SURF

Surfers come from near and far to surf in Playa Grande. With consistent year-round surf, it is no wonder surfing is one of the major draws to this area. During a small swell, the waves here are suitable for less experienced surfers; however, when there is a considerable amount of swell in the water, the surf can be quite powerful. Before you decide to paddle out, make sure you understand proper surf etiquette and safety. Also, be cautious of pervasive rip currents.

Surfing is a highly physical and very healthy sport that is fantastic for your cardiovascular system, as well as for building muscle and improving balance, coordination, and reflexes. For many, surfing is also a positive influence on overall mental and emotional health.

BEACH WALK OR RUN

Playa Grande might be one of the best beaches in the area for long walks or runs. At low tide you, the beach opens up, and the sand is perfectly packed down. If you want a real challenge, though, you can walk or run in the softer sand of high tide. The beach goes for miles in both directions.

BIKE

Biking is not only an eco-friendly and healthy mode of transportation in Playa Grande, but it is also a nice way to get your body moving. Between the central area of Playa Grande, Las Ventanas, and Palm Beach Estates, there is plenty of roadways to ride your bike. What’s terrific about biking around Playa Grande too is that car traffic is very light here.

 

And the options don’t end there! Other active activities that are easy to do in or around Playa Grande include paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, or playing soccer, tennis, golf, or volleyball.

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About the Author
GRE_TEAM-Dave
David J. Corredor

A dynamic leader with a proven track record of success in real estate, hotel, restaurant, and sales businesses. Effective leadership style that inspires trust and confidence in team members and clients. Relationship-based sales approach that yields many repeat clients and referrals. Experience in sales for over 20 years. Well over $100,000,000 in career real estate sales. Proud husband of Annie Corredor and father of Maggie Corredor.

COSTA RICA EXPERIENCE

Grande Real Estate
CO-FOUNDER and CO-OWNER
2016 - Now

After years of experience in the Playa Grande market, Dave and Annie started this small real estate brokerage and consultancy with the intent of using their best skills in sales and capitalizing on the plethora of qualified prospects generated by both RipJack Inn and their plentiful relationships in the area.

  • With Dave acting as lead agent/broker and Annie as GM, Grande Real Estate has grown to a level of over 50 transactions and $15,000,000 per year in sales volume.
  • Dave and GRE have been the exclusive agent for several gated communities/major developments in the area. In this role, Dave is counted on to help guide the decisions about what and when to build for the current market conditions. With this expert guidance, Dave has led multiple projects to their best performance in a variety of market conditions.
  • Grande Real Estate has had the majority of transactions and significant listings in the Playa Grande market during since inception. The vast majority of Dave’s clientele comes from existing relationships, repeat clients, and referrals. Dave’s greatest strength has always been developing and maintaining relationships through a commitment to the highest level of service.

Local Real Estate Investments/Projects
INVESTOR/MANAGING PARTNER
2004 - Now

As opportunities arise, we invest in and develop real estate projects in the local area. We currently own several properties in various stages of development, including the construction of fine custom and spec homes. We intend to emphasize this more as we move forward and do multiple projects per year beginning in 2021. As always, our focus will be on high quality end products and true, long-lasting value for our partners and clients, our most important relationships.

Premier American Escrow, LLC
ESCROW SERVICES FOR COSTA RICA REAL ESTATE
2017 - Now

In response to a clear need for streamlined escrow services in Costa Rica, Dave, Annie and 2 partners opened a Florida LLC to do escrow services for transactions, mostly involving Grande Real Estate. To-date, Premier American Escrow has done over 10 escrows very successfully. Customer satisfaction has been high and we expect the company to expand in the coming year.

RipJack Inn, Playa Grande
CO-FOUNDER and PRESIDENT
2004 - Now

Re-developed an older hotel property in a great location into the largest and most successful business in town. RipJack Inn has become the leading hotel and restaurant/bar in town and generates an average of $1,100,000 per year in sales. RipJack Inn is also the original and most successful yoga studio and retreat location in Playa Grande. Revenue streams also include group events/weddings, catering, tours/activities, and some retail. Also acquired expansion land permitted and executed new construction in the most difficult place to build in Costa Rica. The hotel has grown from 8 to 21 rooms over the last 17 years.

RipJack Inn currently provides solid employment to over 30 Costa Ricans and has employed over 150 people in its history. Dave and Annie have become experts in the navigation of the legal systems, employment, accounting, taxation, and culture of Costa Rica. RipJack Inn is an employer, taxpayer, and corporate entity in good standing in both the United States and Costa Rica.

UNITED STATES EXPERIENCE
Cornish and Carey Commercial, Palo Alto, California
LEASING AGENT
1998 - 2002

  • Primary focus was tenant and landlord representation in lease transactions for the dominant brokerage house in Silicon Valley. Client list included PayPal/Ebay, Advocco, TellMe Networks (acquired by Microsoft), Adecco, PricewaterhouseCoopers. Held State of California Real Estate Salesperson’s License.
  • Won prestigious Rookie of the Year Award in 1999, first full year. Set record for most commissions earned in an agent’s rookie year.
  • Year 2000, reached elite Super Bonus level with over $600,000 in earnings. Set standard for any agent in second year in history of company. Over $20,000,000 in total consideration in transactions for year.
  • Discovered and worked from start to finish on two office-building/redevelopment projects in Mountain View, California as agent and investor. Created two Class A office building in the heart of the Silicon Valley from scratch and saw them through lease-up and sell-out. Project included the first world headquarters for PayPal (then acquired by Ebay) and over $75MM in total consideration to the investment group.

PERSONAL

Married for 18 years and helping my wife Annie raise our daughter Maggie, my #1 focus. Interests include surfing, cycling, reading, personal growth, dogs, and travel. Fully fluent in Spanish, inclusive of speaking, reading, and writing to contract level. Permanent legal resident of Costa Rica.

Additional Leadership Activities

Vice-president, Board of Directors, Association AyA, Playa Grande, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. My primary community service role is to help guide the board in the management of the town’s water system. We focus on sustainable practices to ensure the long-term health of the town’s water supply and system. A crucial role in a place where development and water usage are highly politicized and controversial. Over 10 years on this board to-date.