Costa Rica Life
If you’re here, then you’re one of us – the beach-combers, beach-strollers, beach-goers, and beach-lovers of the world. And now, you’re looking for a beach guide to Guanacaste to point you in the right direction. Or a direction, since almost any which way (except inland) is sure to lead to a sandy slice of paradise….
Are you dreaming of moving to Costa Rica with kids, but even the thought of planning it all (let alone implementing said plan) seems daunting? Wondering where you should start and what resources are out there to answer your questions and quell any concerns? Hi, I’m Rebecca Clower, the owner of Blue Water Properties, and…
So, you’ve purchased your dream home and are now looking to get your hands dirty. Literally. Because, if you gardened back home, then you’re probably also dreaming of gardening in Costa Rica: year-round warm weather, glorious rain, and the promise of tropical everything. The perfect conditions, right? You just know your new home will be…
As you dig a little deeper into your dreams (dare we say, plans?) to retire in Costa Rica, you begin to get geographically minded: Where, oh where, will you settle? If “the beach” figures anywhere in the mix, then let us introduce you to Playas del Coco and Playa Hermosa, two northern Guanacaste beach towns…
There are lots and lots of posts out there that cover basic Spanish before moving to Costa Rica, from the biggest need-to-knows to the smallest mannerisms. We’ll assume that if you’re here, you’ve probably also been there, too. And so here, we won’t repeat what they’re already done there. Instead of trying to cover it…
The volcanoes of Costa Rica, located within Central America’s volcano-studded Ring of Fire, offer adventure and wonder, excitement and discovery. Their similarities are certainly what you’ll notice first – each and every one, volcanoes, all stretching their crater-topped cones toward the sky – but what you’ll come to love most are their differences. Within our…
Browsing for your future home in Costa Rica can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming: Even if you know you’re interested in gated communities in Playas del Coco – and we’re assuming that’s true, since you’re here! – there is so much on offer and so many considerations, it can be hard to arrive…
We are so excited to share that per Costa Rica’s new residency laws, life has just gotten easier! And significantly less taxed. Because why not top off this good-news sundae with a few juicy cherries? Two new residency laws in Costa Rica have passed debate – and both improve your residency options in different ways….
Right off the bat, we can tell you that Costa Rica is an incredibly popular sport fishing destination and Guanacaste – specifically, central Guanacaste, in the waters off Tamarindo and Flamingo – offer some of the best catches, hard-won records, and monster fish of them all. Luckily, for every promise of a prize catch or…
Stunning scenery, ideal climate, wonderful people and proximity to International Airports, Costa Rica has become a popular area for investment, relocation and retirement for many North Americans and Europeans alike.
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