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The Pros & Cons of Living in Guanacaste

Vacations are great! Then, there's real life.

It’s easy to fall in love with a beautiful, sunny, tropical place when you’re on vacation.

C’mon, we’ve all done it. Everything is new. Life is easy. Idylic. For a week or ten days we can forget about the bad weather, our boss, job stress, traffic – the realities of daily life. The money flows. So do the drinks. Life is good. And then, it’s time to go home again. And we’re already longing for that next vacation from seat 27D on the flight back.

La Caleta in Coco Bay Estates is Coco's Best Value!

The Best Time of Year to Travel to Costa Rica is Winter in Guanacaste!

It's About to Get Easier for Foreigners to Drive Here in Costa Rica!

On April 1, 2024 Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly passed a bill making it easier for foreigners to drive here in Costa Rica.

Though it has not been signed into law yet by President Chaves, all indicators are strongly pointing that direction and the new law will mark a major milestone.

What’s up with WhatsApp and VPN’s in Costa Rica?

How to Stay in Touch Cheaply – and Securely – While You’re Here in Costa Rica

It’s easier than ever to stay in touch with your business associates and loved ones via your smart phone, tablet, or laptop while you’re here looking for Costa Rica real estate.

Being Real: So, You Want to Live and Work in Costa Rica?

Thinking About Working in Costa Rica to Support Your Pura Vida Lifestyle?

If you want to work here legally, plan on embarking on a labor of love.

For so many of those who come to visit Costa Rica on vacation, it’s love at first sight. And she’s a real beauty, let me tell you! Costa Rica not only looks different, it feels different. There’s a palpable, tangible, profound, unmistakable, and inexplicable vibe that envelops you as soon as you arrive – whether by air, land, or sea.

Are You Ready to Live in Costa Rica? Take My Test!

While the “Pura Vida” Lifestyle Might be a Fit for Some, It’s Not a Fit for Everyone.

Costa Rica is known to the world as the land of “Pura Vida” (Pure Life). But...

Las Palmas in Playas del Coco: Across the Street from the Beach for around $200k or Less!

What's Guanacaste Like at Christmas Time?

Risk vs. Reward: How to Identify the Right Costa Rica Investment Property

What are the risks involved with investing in Costa Rican real estate? And how can you maximize your rewards when you invest?

Thorough research, local partnerships, and professional advice are key to making informed investment decisions.

Costa Rica is an outdoors enthusiast’s Mecca. It’s famous for its awe-inspiring natural beauty, tropical climate, friendly people, incredible biodiversity, emerald mountains, active volcanoes, jaw-dropping beaches, world-class sport fishing, picturesque hiking – I could go on and on.