Now you can go to the movies in Jaco beach. Cinema Jaco is finally open! Thanks to the investment of almost $1 million by a Grecia originated company, Jaco Beach has opened its doors to a brand new movie theatre. I´m proud to let you know that this now makes Jaco the first and only…
Did you know that fractional ownership has now arrived in Dominical Beach too? You’d be forgiven for thinking that the only way you’re going to end up owning a luxury villa is if your numbers come up. You are successful in your career but you don’t earn the million dollar wage packet that will buy…
Let the buyer beware or “caveat emptor” when building or buying a house in Costa Rica. It’s incredible how so many buyers do not hire an expert to make what could be the most significant investment of their life. Would you hire a cardiologist to see if your teeth need repair? Would you hire a…
The Attorney Closing Fees are usually split 50/50 between buyer and seller unless negotiated differently. The Real Estate Agent should ensure that the real estate commission agreement is specified within the Buy-Sell Agreement signed by the Buyer and the Seller. Nonetheless, the agent should also include provisions which contemplate a commission split in the event…
Looking to live on the west side of San José? Then check out Daniel’s corner mixed bag of important West Side information. Find important West side information open-air fresh fruit, fresh flowers, and vegetable markets. Many of our newcomers don´t know that the Costarican farmer’s markets are quite famous for their fresh fruits and vegetables. You…
After seeing and hearing about Walmart when I was at home near Sabana, felt I just have to write about supermarkets in Costa Rica and particularly grocery shopping in Costa Rica. There are so many myths and strange ideas here. Maybe it is my partly Scottish blood coming out but I hate to pay more than…
Isn’t it really important to know all about rain damage before you purchase property in Costa Rica? As a responsible real estate broker, I put a list of 14 tips on how to prevent rain damage to your property. Almost everyone who writes articles about Costa Rica has already written about the rainfall in Costa…
Janine’s TURYA Yoga in Escazu offers workshops and yogic journeys are accessible to all people and easily adapted to special groups, organizations, and conventions. Different classes, workshops, and journeys by Janine Fafard. These workshops are offered in different formats, from a 2-hour session to a full day retreat. The yogic journeys through Costa Rica range…
I’d like to tell you how I got hooked to Costa Rica. Let me introduce myself. My name is Kathy D. Peterson and I’m from Chicago. My Costa Rican real estate agent asked me to tell you about my experience of moving to Costa Rica in 2006. As I recall my personal experience with the…
Play Peninsula Papagayo golf and enjoy a luxury lifestyle near the beach. Did you know you can acquire a luxury lifestyle near the Guanacaste International airport? Play golf in Costa Rica on 10 different courses and travel the country the easy way. Today, you should be playing at the Four Seasons in the Peninsula Papagayo golf…