The Making of Lake Arenal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Making of Lake Arenal: Life-Changing Upheaval for Two Small Communities. Forty years ago, Costa Rica inaugurated the largest public works project in its history — damming a river and flooding a valley to create the...

Surf Spots – Playa Negra

Surf Spots – Playa Negra

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photos: Emiliano Ras Eye Art Photo [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Playa Negra is a world-renowned surf spot and Guanacaste’s most famous reef break....

Surf Spot – Playa Dominical

Surf Spot – Playa Dominical

[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Playa Dominical could be called the Mini-Tamarindo of Costa Rica’s South Pacific zone. It offers not only waves of all types, but also amenities for surfers and tourists. Beachside restaurants, bars and small...

Costa Rica Expat Living: Mountains vs. Beach – Pros and Cons

Costa Rica Expat Living: Mountains vs. Beach – Pros and Cons

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]If you're contemplating a move to Costa Rica, whether for expat living or investment purposes, you're faced with a tantalizing choice: mountains or...

Development Opportunity in the Playa Grande Area

Development Opportunity in the Playa Grande Area

[vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Great Opportunity for an Investor Interested in Developing a Commercial, Boutique Hotel, or Residential Property Near Playa Grande, Costa Rica Priced to Sell...

How To Choose a Building Lot in Costa Rica

How To Choose a Building Lot in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You fell in love with Costa Rica, and after looking at all the built homes in the area you decided that you want to buy a lot and build. If you haven’t built a house from scratch before, then this guide will be quite...

Mirame Fine Art – Susan and Milo

Mirame Fine Art – Susan and Milo

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Why MIRAME? Join us in celebrating the beauty, diversity, and cultural richness of Costa Rican art. Support local artists: By purchasing artwork from MIRAME Fine Art, you're not just acquiring a work of art, you're also supporting...

Building Permits  “Pura Vida” Land

Building Permits “Pura Vida” Land

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Many new buyers may want to develop their Costa Rican land acquisitions. Regardless of whether the development plan is for a family vacation home, condominium complex, or hotel, the owners of Costa Rican development...

Another Prime Property Showcased by Rock

Another Prime Property Showcased by Rock

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Want to be near the heart beat of Costa Rica, but just on the outside? See this 240 acre land for sale![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_gallery interval="3" images="60177,60176,60175"...

A Guide to Prolonging Your Pet’s Life Through Dental Health

A Guide to Prolonging Your Pet’s Life Through Dental Health

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1711660354551{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Have you ever seen your pet brushing its own teeth?? Hahaha, I have never seen it! Just imagine not brushing YOUR teeth for a month, a year, or more?!?...

Costa Rica’s Crossroads: Sustaining Paradise Amidst Tourism Boom

Costa Rica’s Crossroads: Sustaining Paradise Amidst Tourism Boom

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica has long been a magnet for tourists seeking an escape into nature. This surge in tourism, while beneficial for the economy, presents a...

The “Expats on the Isthmus” Series

The “Expats on the Isthmus” Series

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] The allure of living in a tropical country referred to as the last undiscovered Paradise is enticing, intoxicating, and seductive. The magic lies in...