The Castle

The Castle

The Castle of Esparza is Costa Rica’s most significant Private Villa Rental. The Castle is a luxurious setting, complete with a staff of eleven, offering you a private and exclusive experience: a Concierge, a Private Chef, and full-time housekeepers.Located on four...

The Real Taste of Costa Rica “Chiliguaro”

The Real Taste of Costa Rica “Chiliguaro”

Chiliguaro: Costa Rica’s Spicy National Shot (with roots, rituals and real-world examples) Costa Rica folds Adventures, Culture, Entertainment, wildlife, Real Estate, Business and Food into everyday life — and you can taste that mix in a tiny glass of chiliguaro. This...

Costa Rica’s Economic Engine: The 10 Industries Driving Growth

Costa Rica’s Economic Engine: The 10 Industries Driving Growth

Costa Rica wears many hats beautifully—adventure playground, cultural crossroads, wildlife sanctuary, foodie haven, real-estate hotspot and a serious place to do business. From Pacific surf towns to San José's tech corridors, the country blends conservation with...

Why Standing Out Is Everything When You Invest in Costa Rica

Why Standing Out Is Everything When You Invest in Costa Rica

Costa Rica blends jungle adventures, soulful culture, laid-back entertainment, world-class wildlife, dynamic real estate, fast-growing business hubs, and foodie scenes from sodas to chef-led tasting menus. In a market this lively, being different is not a...

The Average Lifespan of a business in costa rica

The average lifespan of businesses in Costa Rica varies significantly by industry, but detailed lifespan statistics by major industry are scarce in the available data. However, there are some general insights about business longevity and success: Studies based on data...

The Shrimp with a Sonic Boom: Mangrove “Bacon Frying” Explained

The Shrimp with a Sonic Boom: Mangrove “Bacon Frying” Explained

Costa Rica’s mangroves are where adventure goes quiet and your ears do the exploring. Drift a kayak through tea-colored creeks and you’ll hear a strange breakfast soundtrack—snap, crackle, pop—while howler monkeys commentate from above. It’s culture in stereo: the old...

Why Nicoya, Costa Rica Is a Blue Zone of Thriving Elders

Why Nicoya, Costa Rica Is a Blue Zone of Thriving Elders

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Live longer in Costa Rica Blue Zone: Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is one of five regions in the world referred to as a “blue zone,” home to some of the oldest and healthiest people on the planet. Most blue zone...

TRIBU-CR: Costa Rica’s New Digital Tax System

TRIBU-CR: Costa Rica’s New Digital Tax System

By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law  Starting in October, a new online platform will change how residents, business owners, and investors handle taxes in Costa Rica. Big changes are coming to the way Costa Rica manages taxes. Beginning October 6, 2025, the...

Is Costa Rica the Silicon Valley of Central America?

Is Costa Rica the Silicon Valley of Central America?

Costa Rica wraps business ambition with pure-life energy. In a single week, you can pitch a venture fund in San José, mountain-bike cloud forest trails, catch a marimba night in the city, spot scarlet macaws on a jungle river, tour a coworking villa while scouting...