As a prospective buyer or seller, choosing from among the many real estate agents in Costa Rica can be a tough decision. How you choose your agent can be based on many different factors. Two key questions are whether or not your real estate agent is: Licensed...
Living in the small fishing village of Playas del Coco has undeniably slowed this New York City girl down. Giving up a stressful finance career for the sun and sea changed my life in a very profound way, and now my passion is helping anyone else with the same dream...
My name is Michael Mills and I have been exploring Costa Rica since 1995. I have lived here full-time since 1999 and have loved every minute of it with my beautiful Dutch wife Josta. I am a full-time professional realtor and managing broker for Tres Amigos Realty...
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...
Monkey Head Brewing, located near Liberia International Airport, offers a one-of-a-kind craft beer experience from its distinctive container-built brewery. This innovative space serves as a backdrop for their ever-rotating small-batch tap list, with a special focus on...
It all began many years ago when my wife Nadene and I started travelling. We spent a few years exploring different Spanish-speaking countries including Mexico, Belize, Colombia, Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Some of our good friends sold everything they owned in...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Debbie and Patty were raised in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica, dreaming of stylish, comfortable, and sustainable swimwear. However, in the early...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The oceans encompass over 70% of the Earth's surface, forming a vast, undulating world that is as crucial to our existence as the air we breathe. These...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]One Way The Lights Get “On” The Front Cover Illustrates the Beautiful Power Harnessed at the Lake Arenal Hydroelectric Facility (by Ajejandro Esquivel...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Why the Lights Go Out Power outages are a common occurrence in Costa Rica, with homes and businesses experiencing an average of 10 interruptions last...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]CR Electric Grid: 98% renewable…but not perfect Last’s months “planned power shutdown” announcements from Grupo ICE sent a lot of people to social...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Welcome to the Pura Vida Lifestyle: Exploring the Charms of Costa Rica Costa Rica invites you to experience its lush landscapes, friendly faces, and...