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Costa Rica

Costa Rica Condo or Home: Which one is better for me?

Costa Rica Condo or Home: Which one is better for me? In Costa Rica, condo ownership represents an appealing alternative to single family home ownership. In the past, condo ownership…

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Jaco Beach Continues to Grow from National Tourism

Jaco Beach Continues to Grow from National Tourism More and more Costa Rican families are enjoying their vacations and weekends in Jaco Beach. Until recently, the only alternative accommodations on…

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Is There A Costa Rica MLS or Multiple Listing Service?

If you look around the internet trying to find property in Costa Rica, you will see many sites claiming they have an MLS database. Unfortunately, this is not possible. Because…

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Foreigners Can Own Real Estate in Costa Rica

Foreigners Can Own Real Estate in Costa Rica Did you know that foreigners living in Costa Rica have the same real estate rights as citizens? And that titled properties are…

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Why invest in Costa Rica?

When considering what to do with your investment money, real estate was probably one of the first things to come to mind. And rightly so, because real estate investment in…

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Backpackers have choices in Jaco Costa Rica

Despite the glitz and glamour of resorts such as Los Suenos Marriott or the luxurious condohotels that are offered in Jaco Beach there are choices for budget travelers. Students, adults,…

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Working In Costa Rica

For many expats seeking escape their day-to-day routine and fantasize of strolling into an office in shorts and a Tommy Bahama shirt is doing just that – fantasizing. Working in…

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Doing Business In Costa Rica

Doing business in Costa Rica can be a challenging proposition, to say the least. Especially when one compares the ease of doing business here with its neighboring countries, one wonders…

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Investing In Costa Rica As An Expat

Often referred to as “The Switzerland of Central America”, Costa Rica from an investment and business standpoint is rapidly becoming newly known as the “Silicon Valley of Latin America”. Investing…

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Raising Kids in Costa Rica

From the moment you see the double pink lines on the pregnancy test it becomes the most important life change you will ever experience. Filled with emotions of having your…