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It’s that season again. You know the one that comes around every four years when Americans start planning their escape to Costa Rica. But there are any number of things about 2020 that have kicked this fever into overdrive this year! Internet traffic is heavy with searches from Americans thinking about moving out of the…
International Costa Rica real estate buyers are taking advantage of low interest rates from U.S. and Canada. This is an exciting time in our lives. People are reprioritizing and wanting to include more value in their portfolios, not just more money. And those who want to look after both sides are taking advantage of the…
Jungle, mountains, ocean views, and waterfalls: Costa Rica houses with these sensational features make the best rental properties. Our Osa Tropical Properties office does not manage rental properties as a part of our business model. But we do recognize that rental potential is one of the biggest factors that our clients are looking for today…
Everyone wants to feel like they are being represented by the best agent in Costa Rica real estate. Which is tough, largely for three reasons: a) it’s hard to find trustworthy recommendations when you are new to a place; b) you don’t know what qualifications to look for in a Costa Rica realtor; and c)…
If I could name my favorite place in the world, it would be the small village of Ojochal in South Pacific Costa Rica. No matter how many places you may have visited or lived in the world, Ojochal moves people. It draws us in with its simple charms and minimalism. We are reduced to our…
Tourism in Costa Rica continued to be a big growth industry in 2019. International air travel increased by 4.5% in the first six months of this year. More than 1.3 million people flew into Costa Rica, equating to almost 60,000 additional arrivals. “The figures reflect stable, strong growth,” said Maria Amalia Revelo, the Minister of…
Many of us have chosen to move to Costa Rica for the natural wonders this bountiful yet small land has to offer. This country is 119 kilometers at its narrowest from coast to coast and 464 kilometers at its longest distance. But this is a fruitful land of twelve different climate zones and home to…
Costa Rica is a nation that holds over 25% of its land mass in nature reserves and people are increasingly choosing to buy real estate in Costa Rica for its abundance of “green spaces.” Current research shows big correlations between the amount of time that we spend in green spaces and our mental health and…
Buying a property in Costa Rica is one of the newest ways that Americans are investing their self-directed IRAs. They are seeing the value in Costa Rica real estate and they may even want to retire here in the future. But more importantly, they see the value in investing in a home or lot in…
Safety is a hot topic in the news these days so this week’s article will focus on safety in Costa Rica and what you should know as a potential expat considering moving to Costa Rica. I have traveled this country by bus, car and on foot and I have felt relatively safe at night and…