Trading Paradises

Trading Paradises

"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....

Anatomy of a Costa Rican Dream Home

Anatomy of a Costa Rican Dream Home

Building a Dream Home in Costa Rica: What Should You Really Know? Costa Rica captures people first with feeling, then with facts: surf-that-steamrolls-stress in Tamarindo, dawn choruses in Monteverde, scarlet macaws flashing across Osa skies, a plate of gallo pinto...

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...

Incredible Update in the Tres Amigos Region

      When contemplating moving to Costa Rica from Vancouver Island, British Columbia in 1999 most of my friends were ready to have me committed to an asylum. How could you even think about leaving this paradise? A good friend who I admired (CEO of one of BC’s largest...

September Surge: Why Property Deals Spike After Summer

September Surge: Why Property Deals Spike After Summer

Why Does September Bring a Surge in Property Deals? September is like a starter pistol for the property market. The lazy, sun-soaked pace of summer gives way to a more urgent, decisive energy. Families return from beach holidays, inboxes are cleared, and buyers...

Why Guanacaste’s Commercial Market Is Poised to Explode

Why Guanacaste’s Commercial Market Is Poised to Explode

What is fuelling Guanacaste’s commercial property surge? Guanacaste is on the cusp of its biggest commercial boom in decades, powered by a rare blend of surging tourism, deep-pocketed foreign investors, and a chronic shortage of business-ready spaces. The result?...

Horizon Pacific – Serving the Tamarindo region for over 15 years

Horizon Pacific – Serving the Tamarindo region for over 15 years

  Welcome to Horizon Pacific, your premier Property Management and Rental company situated on the stunning golden coast of Costa Rica. Horizon Pacific Management and Rentals is a reflection of our owners’ love for the ocean. Bill and Nancy Ripley, hail from Mays...