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Retirement in Costa Rica: Everything You Need to Know Your 2023 Guide to Costa Rican Retirement Bliss Imagine a life where you wake up to the sound of waves crashing on a pristine beach, where lush rainforests beckon for adventure, and where every day feels like a vacation. Welcome to Costa Rica, a tropical haven…
Moving to Costa Rica from Europe: A New Horizon for Aspiring European Expats Costa Rica, a stunning gem in Central America, is calling out to Europeans with an allure that goes beyond its rich biodiversity and exotic beauty. This remarkable country presents not just a vacation destination but a beacon of freedom, adventure, and a…
Indulge in the captivating tale of Costa Rica’s chocolate legacy as we embark on a journey from ancient treasures to modern delights. This article unveils the rich history and cultural significance of chocolate in Costa Rica, tracing its roots back to the indigenous tribes who revered cacao as a sacred plant. From the colonial era…
The Digital Nomad Visa in Costa Rica has been receiving applications for some time now and we keep getting asked by clients and readers about the process of applying for a stay under this migrant category. Our office was able to secure one of the first approvals for our clients that was approved in September…
“Trying to decide…Panama, Nicaragua, or Costa Rica?” When the idea of flying south for the winter turns into “Hey… why don’t we move there?” people will typically compare similar destinations, especially those nearby their first choice. Costa Rica is the number one nation in Central America for tourist visitations, but it is not the top…
Buying hotels in Costa Rica is an up-and-coming real estate market for families looking to move to the tropics who want to continue to earn a living while living in their dream location. Properties in Costa Ballena (Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal) are a hot destination for high-end hotels because they fill the gap in the…
To highlight a new short documentary by The Economist magazine called “Climate Change: Can Money Stop Deforestation?” we want to highlight the steps that Costa Rica has taken to combat deforestation and how it has benefitted from environmentally-focused solutions. Costa Rica’s forests are some of the more biodiverse in the world. Yet, the story of…
The philosophical term ‘zeitgeist’ was defined by Hegel as “the spirit of the age” and Costa Rica seems to be embodying the zeitgeist of today. As we become a further globalized society, one might argue that we are all collectively bound by a set of parameters that we all care about: What issues are we…
Independence Day in Costa Rica is more than a historic date. La Dia De La Independencia is a month-long celebration honoring the country’s independence, along with the rest of Central America, from Spanish rule in 1821. During the Mes de la Patria, or “Month of the Nation,” businesses, homes and even cars are decorated with…
It is already midyear 2022 and even during the rainy season Costa Ballena real estate is heating up! Home values continued to increase in the second quarter of 2022 and with a sales total of over $44 million for the area for the last 3 months, the traditionally quietest quarter of the year has us…