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A Pure Lifestyle Re-Discovered

Pavones is a little outpost of a town located on the far Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. A place not on the way to somewhere else, but a final destination where you will find what others are searching for. It is about as far away from San Jose and the tourist destinations of the [...]

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The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine Costa Rica means “Rich Coast” and no doubt, those who have had the opportunity to travel here would agree it has left the pages of their lives filled with enriching experiences. With two very different coasts along [...]

FAQ’s for Purchasing Property in Costa Rica

There are many questions first time Buyers in Costa Rica may have and these are some of the most common we experience. This guide of Frequently Asked Questions will help first time Buyers become informed of the Buying Process and different aspects of owning property in Costa Rica. What is the procedure to buy a [...]

Costa Rica… A Hurricane-Free Zone

While browsing the storefronts of Quepos/Manuel Antonio the other day, I saw this Hurricane History Map in an office window. What caught my attention was how Costa Rica was completely free of any direct hurricane/tropical storm trajectories. People ask us if we get hit by hurricanes, and now it’s nice to have a chart showing [...]

Investing in Costa Rica

In the past investing in Costa Rica real estate was one of the best investments Worldwide, with exponential returns year over year. However, these exuberant returns were unsustainable and when the global economic crisis hit the property values had to come back down to realistic levels. Today it appears we have past the bottom of [...]

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Costa Rica for Retirement

There are Toucans and Beaches, but Why Else should you Consider Costa Rica for your Retirement? Costa Rica is one of the most desirable places in the World to retire for its beautiful natural scenery, tranquil “Pura Vida” lifestyle, friendly locals, year round temperate climate, and many more reasons depending on the individual. Below you [...]

Why Canadians Love Costa Rica

Why Canadians Love Costa Rica Half of my family is from Canada, eh. My mother grew up in Newfoundland until the age of 13 when my grandfather found work in California. The extended family that stayed behind, some later moving to Ottawa, would frequently visit us in the San Francisco Bay Area, especially during the [...]

Why Costa Rica is Perfect for Families?

If you are looking for your next family vacation you might want to consider Costa Rica. If you have not been to Costa Rica you probably know somebody that has been or somebody that has property in Costa Rica. This small country in Central America has become one of the prime spots for families to visit during [...]

How to Travel with Kids in Costa Rica

Most parents have traveled with kids and know their own kids best. What you might not know is the country you plan on visiting with your kids. Planning a Costa Rica Family Vacation needs to take into account all the basic necessities kids need to make a vacation kid-friendly along with a few other ideas [...]

Why Not Live In One Of The Cleanest Countries In The World

Environmental Performance Index (EPI) research from data collected within several environments in order to determine the cleanest countries in the world. European nations have always ranked among the top 14 cleanest countries in the world according to the EPI. This year, Costa Rica broke into the top 5 cleanest ranked countries becoming the top Latin [...]