187 sats \ 8 replies \ @Kaffi 6 Jan 2023 \ on: Surviving 10 days without our bank accounts in Costa Rica! bitcoin
weird looks like bitcoinization might be more advanced in costa rica than El salvador. I remember this couple going to el salvador and it was alot harder to use actually I guess because of how political it became.
In El Salvador you can pay with Bitcoin anywhere, whereas in Costa Rica they just have this specific marketplace that they decided to create.
So, in reality, it's way better in El Salvador.
What happened in "The Bitcoin Jungle" can be replicated instantly anywhere in the world. You don't need to have Bitcoin as legal tender to do that.
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It's not just one marketplace anymore, it's now almost all businesses in Uvita and villages closeby (like in Dominical)
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You cannot use Bitcoin "anywhere" in El Salvador. In my 3 trips there, I encountered pretty significant resistance to taking Bitcoin even when they have a posted sign saying its accepted.
In Bitcoin Jungle, we have way more than just one market. There are 3 farmer markets, 5-10 hotels, 15-20 restaurants, 15-20 tourist activities and other various service providers (like massage therapist, holistic doctors, landscaping services, transport services, etc) spread over 3 towns.
When you ask to pay in Bitcoin here, nobody rolls their eyes at you..they simply ask "lightning or on-chain?"..and yes, they know the difference.
Check out https://maps.bitcoinjungle.app
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Okay this sounds like my next vacation spot. Is it safe there?
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Yes, it's safe. Some petty theft stuff it you leave your valuables unattended at the beach. Tons of expats living here, we all feel safe. Feel free to DM us on Twitter or Nostr (preferred) if you want to know more.
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Great to know, hopefully it continues to grow. Pura Vida!
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They only showed some seconds per transaction. They probably had some trouble in the background we didn't see.
Great so many accept it. Even without "free sats" and rule's from gov.