Once you have decided to become an expat in Costa Rica, you’ll be checking your email often for email messages from Costa Rica. Moving to Costa Rica and doing your due diligence on buying Costa Rica real estate means nowadays being able to use the internet as well as your email. Email is part of…
Estimated reading time: 8 Minutes Like everywhere else, there are advantages and disadvantages to living in Costa Rica. This clearly shows in a letter from an expat in Atenas to his friend George. Hello George, I received the engine part you sent. But well, I must not have been clear when we talked about the…
Su Espacio – Your Space in Atenas was closed after this blog was written. Tina Newton did a very good job with Su Espacio in the past. There are still plenty of activities for you when you retire in Costa Rica. Then you will finally have all the time in the world to enjoy those…
When you buy Costa Rica real estate and you need to finance the purchase, you will need to know some important facts about the mortgage cost. Like, who will register the mortgage and who will pay for this? Of course, you will ask the bank or whoever finances the purchase for information first. In case…
Earth University is the most interesting university in Costa Rica. Allow me to tell you all about this tour that I took recently. Located just outside Guacimo (Limon) in Costa Rica is a unique university campus. The campus houses EARTH University: Escuela de Agricultura de la Region Tropical Humeda (EARTH); or School of Agriculture of…
Do you know what a Guanabana is? Weird word, right! It won’t kill you to shop somewhere other than Pricemart and AutoMercado, I promise! Now there is nothing wrong with either of these fine establishments. In fact, for some of those foods from home that we just can’t do without, it’s the only place to…
How important do you think the assistance AFTER the Sale is? If you are thinking about purchasing Jaco Beach real estate one thing is certain, throughout the process you will have questions and will seek some guidance. However, what most people forget is the number of questions and assistance they’ll need after they purchase their…
The Costa Rica real estate board (CCCBR) located in San Jose, is starting a Property Price Index (IPP= Indice de Precios de la Propiedad) and promises to have the first progress on the Province of San Jose for the first quarter of 2013. This was reported by El Financiero, the leading financial newspaper of Costa…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Did you know cosmetic dental care is available in Costa Rica at an affordable cost? When you need porcelain laminate veneers, invisible restorations, tooth implants, tooth whitening, or instant orthodontics to improve your smile, the solution is “COSDENT ” Clinic: Dr. Roberto Sauma Fiatt of Cosmetic Dentist. President Oscar Arias…
You know I love living in Costa Rica vs living in Florida? I sometimes think that living in Costa Rica is like living in Florida was many years ago. Florida beaches are certainly some of the most beautiful in the world but are lined with condominiums and commercial buildings. Beaches in Costa Rica still have that…
Have you heard how you can make your perfect home in paradise in Uvita? If your plan is to live in Costa Rica soon and you’re trying to take the right decision, make sure you visit Uvita first. The Southern Pacific is a beautifully preserved area of Costa Rica that boasts some of the best…
For many years now buyers and sellers of Costa Rica real estate have been evading the Costa Rica Property Transfer Tax Law. The seller transfers the shares of the corporation that owns the underlying property to the buyer and this changes everything. By selling the shares of the corporation the parties in a real estate…
Ciudad Cariari is not well known as a place to retire in Costa Rica. If you are thinking of moving to Costa Rica and you are a city person, Ciudad Cariari is a fantastic option: You love to go to the beach but don’t want to live there. You need medical services of a good…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Some clients ask us why they should move to Costa Rica. The answer is pretty simple. If you love nature – Costa Rica is a great place to be. If you like a simple life – it is here. If you want an uncomplicated and less stressful environment – you…
Cerro Colon Condominio, is a beautiful and exclusive gated community in Ciudad Colon, let me tell you more about it. Cerro Colon Condominio, only blocks from downtown Ciudad Colon, or Colon as the locals call it, is a beautiful 57 acres low density gated community where many foreigners and Costaricans have decided to make their home.…
Terrazas de Escazu condominium is located in San Rafael de Escazu, or in English “The Terraces of Escazu”. This beautiful condominium is only 2 blocks from the well-known Paco mall that offers a prime location and great access. Because this is a must for any Costa Rica real estate and mostly any Escazu condo that…