Did you know that, according to the Happy Planet Index (HPI), Costa Rica is the happiest country in world, four times running? It’s true! With a 62.1 Happy Planet Index score, we’re currently #1 of 152 countries. By comparison, the U.S. is #122, Canada is #105, and European nations place anywhere from #4 (Switzerland) to…
So, you’re thinking about moving to Costa Rica. And you’re wondering whether you should be a perpetual tourist in Costa Rica or whether you should apply for Costa Rica residency? Your answer is probably “both!” We know, that seems confusing. But, the truth is, perpetual tourism is a temporary solution – a see-what-you-think stop-gap between…
A half-century ago, when Tamarindo was still a fishing village populated by dirt roads and big dreams, a local man fell in love with a special swath of striking landscapes: rolling hills and ocean-view forest that he purchased because he couldn’t not. Fifty years later, his family carries on his legacy through the new Tamarindo…
Around the world, real estate is a fast market right now. Real estate in Costa Rica’s vacation and beach towns, even more so. So when it comes to luxury homes in Costa Rica, especially those with ocean views, the time on the market is lightning fast. We’ll be honest – inventory is tight. Tighter than…
Meticulously manicured fairways, 360º ocean views, ancient lava flows, long yardage, and scenery so spectacular, you’ll want to pack your driver and your camera… These are just some of the promises held by the top three award-winning, tournament-hosting, certification-earning golf courses in Guanacaste. Because here, these courses offer the links, the luck, and the long…
There are many ways to achieve a dream. For Costa Rica’s investors – known locally as inversionistas – the dream hinges on a select inventory of Costa Rica investment properties: the right home, the right restaurant, the right hotel, the right business – that just-right investment to suit their budget, their needs, and their many other…
The words “master-planned” seem to have been paired for the sole purpose of describing a sustainable community like Las Catalinas, Costa Rica: a well-conceived, impeccably executed, and no-detail-forgotten walkable village designed for year-round active lifestyles, family life, and oneness with nature. Before we dig into the heart and soul of Las Catalinas, let’s start with…
If you’re considering a move to Costa Rica and you browse the internet/social media in any capacity, then chances are very good that you’ve come across references to Costa Rica’s new Law 9996 (Ley N. 9996) – the Law to Attract Investors and Retirees, of particular interest to expats in Costa Rica. So, now that the…
It’s a question we hear often: “Is Costa Rica cheap?” We also get its inverse, “is Costa Rica expensive?” And the truth is, we could answer “yes” to both of those questions. We could also answer “no.” Cheap or expensive, surprisingly affordable or not – the answer comes down to you and your lifestyle. We’ve…
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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