Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes What makes Atenas special is not just one feature — it is the combination of climate, location, lifestyle, affordability, healthcare access, and community. Few places offer such a balanced retirement lifestyle while still remaining authentic, beautiful, and accessible. For many expats, Atenas represents the ideal middle ground between tropical paradise…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes There are thousands of people wanting to relocate to Costa Rica every year. Why does that happen? Relocating to another country is a life-changing decision that must be weighed with care. For some reason(s), Costa Rica stands out as a top choice. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean…
Estimated reading time: 11 Minutes I’m sure you already know that, like everywhere else, there are advantages and disadvantages to living in Costa Rica. My lifestyle differs totally from my neighbor’s, so what can be an advantage for my neighbor is probably not for me. My neighbor thinks the world turns around him, and we…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes It is not always easy to stay happy in Costa Rica, and for anyone from a different culture, moving to paradise can be a little hard at times. Moving to another country can be exciting but also challenging. After over 45 years of “almost” complete happiness, I still live in…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Is the cost of living in Costa Rica high or not? In May 2022, the Tico Times published an article by Christopher Howard titled “Why is the cost of living in Costa Rica so high?” Christopher and I have both been here since the 80s, so we’ve seen the Colon…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes It takes some guts to move to Costa Rica, but it’s a lot easier now than 45 years ago. For most of those years, I’ve relocated thousands of expats. Some consider moving abroad when a new president takes office in the USA or Canada. Costa Rica is usually pretty high…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Before moving to Costa Rica, you better first decide if shipping your household to Costa Rica is what you really want to do. Maybe you want to put your belongings in storage first, rent for a while, and see if you like Costa Rica. Then, the next decision is to…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes If you have assets in Costa Rica, you should also have a will in Costa Rica. That’s the best way to save your heirs an incredible amount of problems. When you purchase a property here, get it done at closing so you won’t forget. If you use a foreign will…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Are you moving to Costa Rica and wondering how to bring your pets to Costa Rica? They’re family, right? If you have a dog, a cat, a horse, or a parakeet, you will want to bring them with you when you move to Costa Rica. Of course, once you have…
Let me explain why you should relocate to Atenas to escape the rat race. You have spent countless hours searching the internet for the ideal location for your retirement, second home, or investment. You have narrowed your list and have decided Costa Rica is the country for you. This decision is probably based on its…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes As most of you know, I’m not into politics at all, and I’m even less into U.S. politics. Politics is usually not good for business, especially if you choose sides. But I do take clients’ happiness seriously; the reason why I make my living in real estate. And it seems…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes We found a new place to live – expats will love it. Property is much cheaper than many other locations in the Central Valley. Santiago de Puriscal (most Ticos call it Puriscal – but the locals call it Puris) is a small town of about 13,000 people, and businesses fulfill…
Have you fallen in love with a house in Costa Rica, and you can’t sell your house? Some want to make an offer on the house here before they have even put their own house back home on the market. Others have tried to sell their house for a while, but nobody bites. If you’re…
Estimated Reading Time: 9 Minutes Probably you have decided that buying a car in Costa Rica is much easier than bringing your old one. Bringing your own car only makes sense when you ship your household anyway or if your car has low mileage. But the hassle of bringing your own vehicle is often not…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Do you think it’s possible that your dream of moving to Costa Rica can turn into a nightmare? So you see yourself sitting on the covered terrace of your incredible new residence, sharing delicious piña coladas and boquitas (snacks) with your friends while enjoying nature or an incredible ocean view?…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Often, future expats search online for guidelines on moving to Costa Rica. There are many reasons why we feel like moving to a new country, but our country is one especially interesting destination for many. Therefore we have published a ton of articles to assist you in finding out if…