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Want to learn more about moving to, living in, and finding success in Costa Rica? On our real estate blog, we publish several times a month and cover a range of topics, from residency and schools to investment & development, the local lifestyle, and Costa Rica real estate.

“Sustainable living.” You hear that phrase a lot for when looking for a home in Costa Rica. And yet, so often, it doesn’t go beyond much more than a short six syllables and a few surface-level efforts. Luckily, the Senderos gated community is a wonderful exception. Perched atop awe-inspiring vistas

Tamarindo coffee shops. Tamarindo restaurants. Tamarindo tours. Tamarindo shops. And even Tamarindo real estate (we can help with that!)… Whatever has brought you here, chances are good that you’re searching for local Tamarindo businesses. With an emphasis on the local. Tamarindo is the kind of destination where you can enjoy

For better or for worse, Costa Rica banks and the national banking landscape are almost as vibrant and diverse as our wildlife. While that means that you theoretically have a lot of choice, the Cliff’s Notes version is that there are lots of ins and outs, details, and things to

An extraordinary community – one of the largest, most prestigious, and most established in Guanacaste and Costa Rica – Hacienda Pinilla, Costa Rica is more than a resort and goes beyond the bounds of its distinctive neighborhoods. It is the epitome of resort living and the jewel in the crown

Welcome to life and living in Nosara, Costa Rica: No longer quite so off the beaten path but not yet on everyone’s radar, Nosara occupies that idyllic space between authenticity and modernity, tradition and worldliness, tranquility and convenience. This is a special place of sheer natural beauty—what you likely visualize

If you’re considering moving to Nosara Costa Rica with kids, then you’re probably also digging deep into your options for private schools in Nosara, Costa Rica: What academic programs are on offer? What kind of extracurricular options can you expect? Will these schools prepare your children for life after school

When considering remarkable discoveries in Costa Rica, your thoughts likely gravitate (and naturally so) toward new animal or plant species. (We have those!) But what if we told you that this particular breakthrough is related to human longevity? Welcome to the Nicoya blue zone, one of only five in the

Over 50 years ago, when Tamarindo was a quaint fishing village traversed by dirt roads and brimming with ambitious dreams, a local resident fell in love with a unique swath of breathtaking landscapes: undulating hills and forests with captivating ocean views. Living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica had never looked more

It’s hard to believe we’re well into 2024 now. It feels like yesterday that we were watching fireworks over the Pacific and setting our new resolutions. And so we thought we’d share. Because while every year may start with a resolution, we all know that successful resolutions aren’t just set;

Considering living in Tamarindo? We are excited for you! Whether you’re moving from abroad or from another region of Costa Rica, a potential move to the beach and, specifically, to Tamarindo is exhilarating. An idyllic town on Costa Rica’s North-Pacific coast, in the sun-drenched province of Guanacaste, Tamarindo is what

We wouldn’t quite call it a best-kept secret, but there’s definitely a little (or rather, a lot) something special about Playa Grande, Costa Rica. Located just a river estuary north of Tamarindo – one of Guanacaste’s most popular and well-equipped beach towns – Playa Grande feels determinedly other. Quieter, calmer,

When you crave wide, open spaces – whether you’re planning to build a home on a large lot, investing in a specific business, or planning to develop your property – then chances are good that you’ve run across the possibility of agricultural parcels in Costa Rica. Despite the designation as