Category: Tamarindo Living

Tamarindo, Costa Rica is a vibrant beach town perfect for those seeking sun, surf, and a dynamic lifestyle. Explore our Tamarindo topics and guides on relocation (including general Costa Rica relocation tips), the Tamarindo lifestyle, and more.

As you begin to explore the world of Guanacaste real estate, you’ll soon find yourself wondering about the differences between your many options. Because, while they may be close geographically, their details, real estate, and amenities are always listed separately. And that’s because the flavor of every town – and

Did you know that about 10% of Costa Rica’s population is comprised of foreign residents, immigrants, and expats? Indeed, the country is a tropical melting pot that tops many best-of lists of where to live, where to raise a family, and where to retire abroad. The real question is why

Are you considering having a baby in Costa Rica? Then this is a great place to start. Here at Blue Water Properties, we know quite a bit about both having a baby in Costa Rica and raising kids in Costa Rica. Because many of us have done it ourselves! Many

Have you ever dreamed of retiring in a tropical paradise? Then stop right here, because you may be dreaming of retiring in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. An idyllic town on Costa Rica’s North-Pacific coast, in the sun-drench province of Guanacaste, Tamarindo is what many consider the perfect destination for retirement: Stunning

From condos and townhomes to single-family homes, Costa Rica’s gated communities offer a wide range of home, lifestyle, and amenity options. There’s a reason they’re popular, especially here in sunny Guanacaste! The question is, would one of Costa Rica’s gated communities be right for you? The answer is guaranteed to

When it comes to choosing the top gated communities for families in Guanacaste, it isn’t easy: Our region is home to a wide array of incredible gated communities, each with its own distinct benefits, amenities, and lifestyle draws. But we have to start somewhere! So, as we assessed each area

Over the last couple of decades – and especially in the last few years, thanks to digital nomads! – more and more people are choosing the pura vida and the Costa Rica expat lifestyle for our year-round sun, excellent healthcare, green landscapes, and so many other reasons. That said, before

It’s no contest: Costa Rica and, specifically, Guanacaste sportfishing offer some of the most record-breaking, tall tale-spinning, world-renowned inshore and offshore fishing opportunities in the Americas. How’s that for an intro? And yet, it’s all true: Costa Rica is not only an incredibly popular sport fishing destination, but our specific

Updated February 2023: You may have heard about the new Flamingo Marina, aka Marina Flamingo, located in the Playa Potrero/Playa Flamingo area and just a 7-minute walk to the famed Flamingo Beach. More accurately, though, we should call it brand, spanking new, as Phase One just celebrated its official inauguration