Squatter Problems with your Costa Rica Property! Travel Costa Rica and take my advice: Don’t buy a piece of land or a house and leave it unattended. What’s the problem: Squatters (in Spanish= precaista). First, if you buy a property which has a Tico house on it with a family living in it, check the […]
Common Sense Approach to Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica Travel Costa Rica and thinking about buying property? Yes, foreigners are allowed to own property in Costa Rica..usually in the name of a corporation which your Costa Rican attorney will form before you begin the purchasing process. Now: All land records are kept at one […]
Monteverde Costa Rica’s Remote Rainforest Reserve, Wildlife Refuge Let’s visit unique place in Costa Rica, settled by the Quakers in the 1950’s. A bone-shaking road leads up to Monteverde from the Inter-American Highway 1. Only about 35 miles but takes around two hours to drive. It is unpaved and rocky and winds around the mountain […]
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna and Sunset Tours The small town of La Fortuna, Costa Rica is the main gateway to the Arenal Volcano. Despite it’s tourist boom, La Fortuna still serves as a regional agricultural center, with strong ties to the local beef cattle economy. Pineapple and papaya are the most popular crops, most of […]
Thinking about Retiring in Costa Rica If you are considering retirement in Costa Rica, the first question you ask yourself is: Where do I Live-What area would I feel good about to purchase Real Estate or to rent a house or apartment? The central valley is the most popular for many reasons: 1. Geographically it […]
Retiring in Costa Rica, Considerations When Purchasing Real Estate Are you thinking of retiring in Costa Rica? Considerations: What area of the country should I look into for purchasing real estate? Most people relocate to the central valley (which is the area of San Jose, the capital city and its suburbs of Santa Ana and […]
Costa Rica Real Estate Choose an Attorney Carefully Buying Real estate in Costa Rica: Choosing an attorney Very important! First he or she should speak English and speak it well. And get references..not one but several. Ask up front for the fees.. what do they consist of and how much? Get this in writing before […]
Costa Rica Real Estate Choose an Attorney Carefully How do I know what is the right price to pay for a house in Costa Rica? Things work very different in Costa Rica. And determining the correct price to pay for a house or land is not easy. You cannot find in a tax office or […]
Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica If you are thinking about buying a home or a lot to build in Costa Rica? I have done it and I can give you very valuable advice. If you are not very familiar with Costa Rica and its diverse climates and locations to live : first rent a […]
Poas Volcano National Park One of Top 10 vacation spots in Costa Rica Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica center piece is the beautiful and mysterious Poas Volcano, the largest active geyser in the world. It’s an easy day trip from the central valley of San Jose and Alajuela. It’s best to arrive early when […]