How Does the Residential Renting Process Work In Costa Rica?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Renting a residential property in Costa Rica is governed, primarily, by the provisions of the Tenancy Law (Ley General de Arrendamientos Urbanos y Suburbanos). Rental contracts are considered as being long-term rental...
Gut Health, Bright Health
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Why is it so essential to maintain good gut health, and how does this impact your day-to-day life? Hello, my fellow entrepreneurs, business owners, working moms, students and you. I hope you feel energetic and productive...
To Plug or Not
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]We are bombarded from all angles with so much that affects our lives. How do we cope with the massive amounts of negativity that society is spewing? One way might be to unplug. We are all victims of social media, the...
Mike Shannon
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Unforgettable Passion, Talent and Energy It didn't take you very long when you met Mike Shannon to learn of his passion for music and meeting new people. He could connect with you on some level — songs, politics, Canadian...
Adventure, Mystery, Culture and More
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Abounding with adventure, mystery and culture puts Costa Rica on the top of many people's lists to visit or move to. (See our survey on what brought you to Costa Rica.) The Latin American market for North Americans is...
What are the Most Common Forms of Holding Real Property Interests in Costa Rica?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]In Costa Rica, the three common forms of holding real property interests are: registered title properties, right of possession properties and concession leasehold properties. Each of these three real property interests...
Surviving in Times of Crisis
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Hoping you are well, let's welcome April, my fellow entrepreneurs! Too much unfortunate news around the world during March, for sure, makes us worried, anxious and wondering. But, how do we get to live our lives despite...
Ellen Zoe Golden
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Howler was saddened by the news of Ellen Zoe Golden’s untimely passing on March 10, 2022, in Tamarindo. As a long-time contributor of diverse Surfing CR content, she had a knack for writing that appealed to mainstream...
Bribes and Graft: Is it Worth It?
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] B ribing and paying graft is a true detriment to the progression of a country as a whole by communities, and the individual agencies that seem to promote the proliferation of asking for money for extra services or...
Operation Sailfish
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Did you know Costa Rica still allows the commercial harvest of over 16,000 sailfish per year for consumption? With more than 150,000 tourists traveling here each year to catch and release their dream fish, our country is...