The typical ‘Fiestas’ in Villareal, Guanacaste by Rob Goodell Guanacaste is kind of like the Texas of Costa Rica. Though it is the largest of all the provinces in the country, it only holds about 9% of the population. With its wide plains and open country, the cattle industry has played a major roll…
Popular HGTV Show returns to Costa Rica with Blue Water Properties House Hunters International has again set its sights on Costa Rica. This time, the popular HGTV show elected to focus on the beaches of northwest Guanacaste including Playa Conchal, Pirate’s Bay (Bahia de los Piratas), Playa Grande and Flamingo. Recently Costa Rica has gained…
The Cortes Waterfalls. A hidden gem in Guanacaste, Costa Rica Costa Rica Realtor Rob Goodell. Just 17 miles South of Liberia you can find one of the best kept secrets in Guanacaste. The Cortes Waterfalls is a great place to take the family or a special friend. In my line of work, I am often…
When Brian and Stephanie Gough went on vacation in Tamarindo, a stunning stretch of palm-fringed shoreline on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast, their lives changed forever. They had such an incredible time that they couldn’t bear the thought of going back to their old lives. So they bought a local restaurant. “We fell in…
Dear Colleagues, We have begun the serious efforts to promote attendence for our CIPS Institute in February, and need your help. Can we ask you to forward a link, an email, or post news to your own blog to help with recruitment? We need a bigger “push” than last year to make sure we…
When the time comes to retire, not everyone wants a condo in Boca Raton. Many people want to spend their later years in another culture, one that makes them feel like they’ve stumbled upon a secret paradise. One such place is Costa Rica. Its name means “rich coast,” which is appropriate considering its location on…
CIMA Guanacaste scheduled to open later this month By Kayla Pearson of the A.M. Costa Rica staff The Hospital CIMA Guanacaste will open July 27 with six beds that will gradually grow into 20. The grand opening comes over a year after the groundbreaking, due to delays with licensing and construction, according to a…
Starbucks expands elsewhere as Escazú store here opens Starbucks Coffee Company has reaffirmed its commitment to Latin America with two major openings: its first store in Costa Rica and its first Farmer Support Center in South America located in Colombia. “Starbucks business outside the U.S. is a key part of the company’s future, and…
Look Before You Leap: Opening up a business in Tamarindo by Rob Goodell More than ever before people are contacting us in Costa Rica, interested in permanently moving here and starting a business. To assist those of you that would like advice regarding taking the big leap and becoming one of the many expats…
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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