So you’ve been diagnosed with the Costa Rica re-location fever… No need to panic, this is quite common among North Americans these days. Just be aware that side effects of moving to Costa Rica may include : Waking up earlier, enjoying a slower pace of life, uncanny happiness in day-to-day life, a lessened importance of…
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Playa Tamarindo has over 100 food options to grab a bite to eat. Within a twenty-minute stroll downtown, you’ll find everything from Subway – to food trucks – to smoothie bars – to white table-clothe fine dining – to impromptu street vendors grilling their “very good, delicious” mystery meat skewers. You could very well spend…
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If you’ve been thinking about buying a house in Costa Rica, one of the most common concerns is the availability of financing. When considering how to buy property in Costa Rica, it’s crucial that you think about how you are going to finance the purchase. While many of the resources out there can be incredibly…
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If you’ve visited Playa Avellanas or Hacienda Pinilla recently, you may have heard a distinguished “SKWAK!” coming from the skies above. In October 2019, the Macaw Project | Blue Zones released ten young scarlet macaws in the tropical dry forest around Pinilla and Avellanas as their latest geographical target. These birds are actually the offspring…
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The Gold Coast of Costa Rica is undoubtedly one of the best regions in Costa Rica to consider purchasing real estate. Whether you are thinking about purchasing a second home or investing in a rental property, you’ll enjoy stunning beaches, mountains, and volcanoes in the surrounding area. Referred to as the Gold Coast Costa Rica,…
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Big news for many foreign investors has just been approved… Costa Rica has just passed a package of incentives and benefits for foreigners looking to move to Costa Rica. Law project 22.156 has passed a first debate in the Legislative Assembly, which came in response to Costa Rica’s budget crisis sparked by the pandemic. What…
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Costa Rica is an incredible place to buy real estate. Not only are the climate and views amazing, but the market is also incredibly competitive when it comes to pricing. However, the big question on every investor’s mind is… ‘Should I start a corporation before buying property in the country?’ Despite what many people believe,…
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Hacienda Pinilla is well-known amongst the mountain biking community as having amazing trails for all levels, with stunning scenery throughout. We caught up with Jonathan Cooley, MTB enthusiast & owner of Bike Craft, to get all the answers one might have before getting into the sport.
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Foreigners are granted a 90 day tourist visa upon arrival to Costa Rica. The term ‘perpetual tourist’ refers to foreigners who leave the country every 3 months to renew their tourist visa, aka ‘operation border run’. The border run can be quite an adventure and headache.
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Nicoya, Costa Rica is way ahead when it comes to longevity. This 80-mile peninsula on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast is known for farm-to-table food and easy-going people who seem to defy the limits of age. Not only is it common for residents to outlive the age of 100, but they thrive.
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