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...
Yes—but it depends on whether the land is private titled property or part of Costa Rica’s Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZMT), where the rules are completely different. The confusion usually starts with one simple fact: many “beachfront” listings are not fee-simple...
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...
What began as a holiday visit to Guanacaste six years ago is now a 5,000-square-meter (over 50,000 square feet) household furniture complex. Gerard Azen, owner of Casa y Más outside of Villarreal, has invested over 50 years in the design, manufacture and selling of...
Building a house in Costa Rica: why water comes first, not last When you picture your dream home in Costa Rica, you probably imagine ocean breezes, howler monkeys in the distance and a lush green backdrop. You probably do not imagine queuing at a municipal office...
Living in Costa Rica: plumbing that works and still saves water Living in Costa Rica means waking up to birds instead of alarm clocks, watching storms roll in over the hills and rinsing sand off your feet rather than road grit. What many newcomers don’t expect is how...
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...
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From the lush jungles to the surf-swept coasts of Costa Rica, a quiet energy revolution is quietly underway — one that spans business, real-estate developments, wildlife sanctuaries, dining destinations and eco-tourism lodges alike. If you own a home or commercial...
Lake Arenal Condos is the premier vacation community in the Lake Arenal Region of Costa Rica. All units have been meticulously constructed, bringing you a modern yet comfortable stay in the heart of Costa Rica’s crown jewel, and with the best view of the Lake Arenal...
Moving to Costa Rica with Kids: What Really Happens (and Why It’s Worth It) Costa Rica has a way of resetting your family’s priorities. Between volcano treks and waterfall swims, Saturday fútbol and beachfront ceviche, scarlet macaws wheeling overhead and sloths...
"I traded all that in for the pura vida lifestyle." How many times has each of us read that statement? In my case, I traded one paradise for another. Having lived in Muskoka, Canada and selling real estate there, I came to Costa Rica for some new adventures....