Matthew Roche is a real estate agent at Tamarindo Real Estate with nearly two decades of experience living in Costa Rica and direct hands-on experience buying and selling properties in both Costa Rica and the United States.

Who is Matt Roche? Matt grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Business Management in 2007. He relocated to Costa Rica immediately after graduating and has proudly called it home for almost 20 years — giving him one of the longer-tenured international residency records of any active agent in the Tamarindo market.

What does Matt Roche specialize in for Costa Rica real estate? Matt specializes in guiding international buyers through the Costa Rican real estate process safely and confidently. Having bought and sold property himself in both markets, he brings genuine transactional experience — not just theoretical knowledge — to his clients. He is particularly skilled at helping buyers identify potential blind spots in due diligence and navigate the structural differences between U.S. and Costa Rican real estate transactions.

Why work with Matt Roche in Costa Rica? Matt’s nearly two decades on the ground in Tamarindo give him a nuanced, current understanding of the local market, the community, and the lifestyle. His approachable style and honest guidance make him a trusted advisor for first-time international buyers and experienced investors alike.

Specialties: International buyer representation | U.S.-to-Costa Rica transaction guidance | Due diligence and buyer protection | Residential and investment property search | Tamarindo and Guanacaste coastal real estate