Costa Rica living – what draws people to this country? Let’s look at just a few of the many things that make people decide Costa Rica is where they want to call home. 1. Sand and sea Because the country is so small, you’re never too terribly far from one of its...
Telenovela
The Telenovela A Guilty Pleasure Telenovela baddies require incredible acting skill not to evoke laughter at their dastardly deeds. Years ago, under the pretext of learning Spanish, I became hooked on watching telenovelas in the United States. In those days, long...
Order at Home, Ease in Life: How Decluttering Can Support Your Health and Headspace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why does decluttering help your well-being? Decluttering helps because less visual and mental “noise” often lowers stress and makes everyday decisions feel easier. When your space is crowded, your brain keeps scanning, sorting, and...
Financing Property in Costa Rica: What Are Your Options as a Foreign Buyer?
Buying in Costa Rica can feel wonderfully simple right up until the conversation turns to financing. Yes, loans exist here, but most foreign buyers end up using alternatives because the bank route can be slow, document-heavy, and often requires a bigger deposit than...
Welcome Mercedes Sancho as a New Partner at Quatro Legal
We are proud to share exciting news—news that fills us with both enthusiasm and gratitude: Mercedes Sancho joins Quatro Legal as a new partner. Mercedes has more than 25 years of experience in the legal field, standing out particularly in corporate law, maritime zone...
Epiphanies, Not Algorithms: How to Figure Out What You Really Want (and Keep It Close)
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Lead photo suggestion: A sunlit Costa Rican beach at first light with a single set of footprints leading toward the water—calm, minimal, quietly hopeful. Self-help shelves are packed with promises: live your best life,...
The San José Run: Turning Capital Chores into a Costa Rican Mini Break
If you settle in Guanacaste long enough, there comes a day when paradise and practicality collide. You need something you simply cannot get in Tamarindo, Flamingo or Playas del Coco – a proper garden hose that actually sprays, a fridge that doesn’t smell like burned...
Brushstrokes of Pura Vida: Costa Rica’s Must-See Art Destinations
Costa Rica has a growing and diverse art scene, blending indigenous, contemporary, and international influences. Here are some of the best places for art lovers to visit within the country: Best Art Destinations in Costa Rica Museo de Arte Costarricense Located in San...
Costa Rica: destination weddings
Costa Rica Destination Weddings: Your Legal, Laid-Back Guide Destination weddings in Costa Rica are popular because they combine a stunning holiday with a relaxed wedding and honeymoon in one trip. Instead of juggling multiple venues and dates at home, couples can...
Beyond Bananas: The 30 Export Products Powering Costa Rica’s Economy
Costa Rica’s export story today is really a tale of two strengths: cutting-edge medical technology and world-famous tropical produce. Together they anchor a remarkably diverse list of the country’s top 30 export products, based on the latest 2024 goods trade data...
Sands of Change
In the early seventies, my brother and I arrived in Tamarindo with single fin, 7 foot, down-railers and homemade bungee cord leashes. When your tail “side slipped” out from under you on a late drop, your board stretched out to the breaking point on the rubber...
Building Greener in Guanacaste
Building in Costa Rica: How Do You Make Your Dream Home Truly “Green”? Moving to Costa Rica and building your own place is a big dream – jungle views, sea breezes and mornings with parrots instead of traffic noise. But in a country this biologically rich, the way you...













