Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes Who’d guess Costa Rica offers you a lot if you want active retirement? Rudy Johnston is a very active person, and one of his reasons for moving here was that he could stay active until he got really old. You guessed it right: Rudy is still in great shape. He…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Everybody who moves to Costa Rica wants to live the Pura Vida lifestyle. This expression is the national motto and it became world-famous after goalkeeper Keylor Navas started using it in all his TV interviews. But what does it mean? Basically, Pura Vida means “pure life” or enjoying life no…
Estimated Reading Time: 18 minutes Finding the right Facebook group when looking for information before moving or living in Costa Rica requires time and effort. However, here you have all the sources together. I published this blog for the first time in 2016 with 68 groups and pages, and I have now updated it. It’s…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Who would have thought I would be telling you that you can have a safe life in Costa Rica a couple of years ago. For years, foreigners were moving to Costa Rica for many reasons. Living in Costa Rica was advertised worldwide as being close to nature. And for not…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Did you know you can have an easy-going beach life without being a surfer? When it comes to beach life in Costa Rica, the Jaco area is often considered to be one of the most sought out destinations for expats and retirees. Jaco Beach offers lots of activities and amenities.…
Caribe Sur real estate is not for everyone. Some people just hate surfing, snorkeling or just lying on the beach and sip piña coladas. It’s all about a lifestyle! Do you know what the Caribe Sur in Costa Rica is? The Caribe Sur is Costa Rica’s Southern Caribbean region. It starts around Cahuita and runs…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Do 800 sq.ft. condos exist in Costa Rica? Condos are getting smaller and smaller and more residential developers are building 800 square feet condos in Costa Rica. Some people have asked me why anyone in his right mind would live in an 800 square feet condo in Costa Rica. For…
Condominio Bougainvillea as it is called by the locals, is a one of a kind gated community. It is located in Santo Tomás de Santo Domingo de Heredia. This magnificent gated community sits on 4.2 Hectares – 10 ½ acres of landscaped grounds. This is very unusual for a condominium anywhere in Costa Rica. The…
“Living Costa Rica IS Expensive – So What “. This is what I hear all the time, “we thought it would be much cheaper in Costa Rica compared to where we live…” My response always is “Really? What gave you that impression?” The first clue should be when you book your flights and see that tickets…
What is the Costa Rica lifestyle like? It’s what you make it yourself. Costa Ricans like to work, but not as much as they like to enjoy their beautiful country, their friends, and their family. The fact is that the Costa Rica lifestyle is truly an amazing adventure with breathtaking moments mixed in all around.…
Did you know that Manuel Antonio offers a lifestyle? Manuel Antonio, in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, has so much to offer. If you are looking for a luxury lifestyle and some fine dining, you have arrived at the right place. Manuel Antonio offers a lifestyle and the best of Manuel Antonio real estate. If…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Some clients ask us why they should move to Costa Rica. The answer is pretty simple. If you love nature – Costa Rica is a great place to be. If you like a simple life – it is here. If you want an uncomplicated and less stressful environment – you…
The Famous Costa Rica Fairy Tale: homes in Costa Rica might not be as you expect. When searching for homes in Costa Rica on the internet while doing your due diligence, you have probably seen some comments about Costa Rican property for sale at “gringo” prices. Let me explain this famous fairy tale to you and…
Does living in a Lifestyle Golf Community attract you? Parque Valle del Sol is a 342-acre lifestyle and golf community in Santa Ana. This community offers the ultimate lifestyle for those who are looking for a lifestyle. Here you can buy a Costa Rica luxury home in a top location in the most beautiful surroundings you will…
Investigating the best places to retire abroad? Then you should know Atenas was most recently highlighted in AARP magazine as one of the best places to retire abroad, showing perfectly well why to retire in Atenas. The AARP magazine, one of the most well-known magazines available gives Atenas in the Central Valley of Costa Rica…
Why relocate to Costa Rica is what quite a few people are asking themselves. Imagine being able to do what you have always wanted to. Here is the short answer: once you relocate to Costa Rica, you’ll be able to do all of the following things Love nature – Costa Rica is a great place to…