Costa Rica Real Estate & Living Guides
Practical, local guides for buying, renting and living in Costa Rica—from choosing between Jaco, Herradura and Playa Hermosa to what to check before buying land or a condo. Written from more than 20 years of life on the Central Pacific and the Nicoya Peninsula. Have a question we haven’t covered? Ask us.
Living in Costa Rica
Getting to Tambor & the Southern Nicoya Peninsula
How to get to Tambor by ferry, plane or water taxi, how far it is from Montezuma and Santa Teresa, and what everyday life is like on the southern Nicoya Peninsula.
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Buying in Costa Rica
Jaco Condo HOA Fees & Rental Rules: What to Ask
Buying a condo in Jaco? Learn what HOA fees cover, how rental rules vary by building, and the questions to ask before you buy.
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Buying in Costa Rica
Buying Land in Costa Rica: What to Check First
Planning to build in Costa Rica? Before you buy land, confirm the title, survey, access, water, zoning and slopes. A local checklist for land buyers.
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Living in Costa Rica
Jaco vs. Herradura vs. Playa Hermosa: Where to Live
Jaco, Herradura and Playa Hermosa are minutes apart but feel very different. A local comparison of lifestyle, beaches and property types to help you choose.
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Buying in Costa Rica
Buying Property in Costa Rica as a Foreigner: A Local Guide
Can foreigners buy property in Costa Rica? Yes. Here’s how the process works, what the maritime zone means for beachfront land, and the closing costs to plan for.
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Have a Question About Costa Rica?
Buying, renting, selling or just exploring—tell us what you’re wondering about and we’ll point you in the right direction.
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