Well, it is time again for another boring Papagayo Area Real Estate Market Update. In case you had your head in the sand the last 2 years you would know that the real estate market in Costa Rica has been completely affected by the global pandemic. At the beginning of the pandemic, we were busy feeding our less than fortunate friends and...
Buying property in Costa Rica is about as easy as it can get. Under Costa Rican law a foreigner has the same rights as a citizen, and can own property outright, fully titled, fee simple, just like in the USA or Canada. The majority of the property in Costa Rica is titled. The only exception to this is some of the beach front...
In almost every development, the breakdown of ownership is about the same. One third of all the owners live here fulltime; they are Ex Pats who have made paradise their permanent residence. One third of them are your typical snowbirds; they spend 3 to 6 months a year here, when the weather turns in North America, and then spend the summer months...
Gone are the days when you had to get up early just to waste time being stuck in traffic on the way to work. Whether you drive your car or commute daily, traffic jams are inevitable, especially if you work in the city. Fortunately, more and more people are discovering that indeed, it is possible to work from home effectively. So, for anyone who...
For those wondering if Costa Rica is a safe place to travel, the answer is a resounding YES, especially in Guanacaste. The friendliness of the local people makes it a happy, cheerful place to be. As long as you have common sense and don’t get too close to the wildest of the wildlife, you are more than safe in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica doesn’t have...
A big move can be an exciting time, especially if you're moving to a place as beautiful and welcoming as Costa Rica. Costa Rica, aside from its warm weather and beautiful beaches, boasts one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world as well as some of the best healthcare facilities. Before buying property in this beautiful country, sit...
Finding any type of home is always easier when you use a professional realtor because they have access to thousands of homes in all different locations, saving you both time and money in the long run. This is especially important in Costa Rica where you will be unfamiliar with the country or area you are looking at. Whether this will be a...
Costa Rica is a popular travel destination and a tropical paradise in Central America With its natural beauty, affordable cost of living and foreign-friendly attitude, many people love to own a retirement home in Costa Rica. Living in Costa Rica is reasonably priced and the people are among the happiest in the world.
Here are just a few of the...
Mention Costa Rica to any avid traveler and they will likely conjure up images of lush vegetation, pristine beaches, a relaxed way of life and most of all a biologically diverse location. All these are true but now it gets even better; you can now own a piece of all this. Yes, it might sound like a gimmick but in fact, Costa Rica happens to be one...
Overview of the Miravalles Volcano
Miravalles volcano is located 15 km north of the town of bagaces in Guanacaste. This volcano is the tallest mountain in the Guanacaste mountain range at 2,028 mts above sea level. Near the Miravalles Volcano summit, there are some secondary craters. These craters are La Giganta (1,490 mts), Espiritú Santo (...