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Costa Rica real estate is typically a cash market for foreign investors.  The main reason is Costa Rican banks lend money at a significantly higher interest rate than the Prime rate,…

Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Central Pacific! Even though Thanksgiving isn’t a major holiday in Costa Rica, you can still enjoy your Turkey Day festivities in paradise! Check out these different…

I may have just tasted the nectar of the Gods! On a recent trip to Boquete, I asked a realtor friend where I could get a sample of the Geisha…

The Daily Brief – Ecuador – Tourism Made Easy When one sets their sight on rest, relaxation and the entire vacation experience, the last thing one wants to confront are…

The Daily Brief – The Tourism Market of Ecuador “Ruta del Sol” directly translates to “Route of the Sun”, a most apropos moniker, for a coastal stretch of highway that…

There is nothing mutually exclusive about selecting a well qualified real estate attorney and visa attorney in Ecuador.  In fact, while still the exception, there are some excellent legal firms…

Forget the Bottle, Drink it Straight from the Coconut! A Superfood is defined generally as “a food considered especially nutritious or otherwise beneficial to health and well-being”. Many move to…

Christmas in Costa Rica- How Ticos Celebrate the Holidays It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Well, not exactly. The weather is warm and beautiful, but everywhere you look,…