[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Playa Flamingo is famous for its crystal azul waters, gentle family-friendly surf and clean white sand. This is why it’s considered one of the best beaches in Costa Rica. This, and dozens of beaches like it, dot the...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Developed countries many years ago realized that as natural resources were used without control there had to be a way to create awareness of how to better preserve resources in a systematic way and introduce the general...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] As one of the world’s most widely recognized green-building certification programs, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) offers multiple assurances of satisfaction. Notwithstanding the eco-conscious...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Building in Costa Rica: Sustainable, Attainable and Affordable. Costa Rica inspires many vacationing visitors to reflect on sustainable living ideas they can take home with them. Seeing pristine human landscapes in this...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Various eco-friendly aspects of building design and construction have been covered in past articles, most recently last month’s overview of home lighting options. The importance of replacing environmentally harmful...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] So you have seen enough of Costa Rica to get a sense of the pura vida vibe in a variety of beautiful locations. You’ve got a feel for places with the best promise of delivering peace and happiness on your own terms, in...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] How much will it cost to build in Costa Rica? As anyone who has ever budgeted for building a new home will likely attest, “it all depends.” Ballpark estimates typically reflect our priorities in terms of size, design...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] First time visitors to Costa Rica are typically mesmerized by the wonderful weather and magnificent climate throughout the country, varying from scattered showers and tropical heat to cool ocean breezes. Nonetheless,...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What Makes It a Good Area to Invest in Costa Rica? As we have reinforced in past Investment Chat articles, the art of investing in real estate has two very important components: The technical/financial research...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You now own a home in Costa Rica. Congratulations! What an exciting and wonderful event! But who is going to take care of the property when you aren’t there? If you want to generate rental income from your property, there...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]I have over 30 years of combined experience as primarily a real estate attorney, in both Canada and Costa Rica, and also a law degree from each jurisdiction (English common law and Roman civil law, respectively), and a...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]What’s the first thing I should do before investing in Costa Rica? Get to know the country well. Rent a car and explore the Caribbean, the South Pacific, the Central Valley and Guanacaste. Costa Rica is a pretty small...