Health Insurance in Costa Rica: Caja vs. Private for Expats
The public system covers residents affordably. Here's how it works, and when private insurance makes sense too.
Read More →
Building vs. Buying in Guanacaste: What to Know Before You Break Ground
A custom build gets you exactly what you want. It can also take longer and cost more than a finished home.
Read More →
What It Really Costs to Ship Your Belongings to Costa Rica
Container shipping, air freight, or starting fresh: what each option actually costs and who it's for.
Read More →
Getting a Costa Rica Driver's License as a Foreign Resident
Your foreign license works for the first few months. Here's how to make the switch once you're a resident.
Read More →
What Does a Costa Rica Notario Público Actually Do?
Not a rubber-stamp notary. What the role actually covers, and why the fee is one of the biggest line items at closing.
Read More →
Costa Rica Property Taxes: What Owners Actually Pay Each Year
A flat 0.25% of registered value, plus a separate luxury home tax above a set threshold.
Read More →
Renting Out Your Costa Rica Property: What Foreign Owners Need to Know
Short-term or long-term, self-managed or through a property manager: what it actually takes and what it costs.
Read More →
Do You Need a Costa Rica Bank Account to Buy Property?
Not required, but it makes ownership easier. What a local account actually gets you.
Read More →
Moving to Costa Rica: What Expats Need to Know
A practical rundown of what to expect when relocating to Guanacaste: visas, cost of living, and getting settled.
Read More →
Playas del Coco Real Estate Market Guide
What's driving prices in Coco right now, and what to look for if you're buying or selling.
Read More →
Renting vs. Buying in Guanacaste
How to think through the decision if you're not sure yet whether to commit to owning property here.
Read More →
Why Guanacaste Is Costa Rica's Fastest-Growing Region
A look at what's bringing so many buyers to this part of the country, and where the growth is heading next.
Read More →
What Buyers and Sellers Are Saying About Working With Me
Real, verified reviews from the families and clients I've had the privilege to help in Guanacaste.
Read More →
How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent in Playas del Coco
Costa Rica doesn't license real estate agents. Here's what to actually look for instead.
Read More →
Why a Bilingual Real Estate Agent Matters in Guanacaste
How language actually shows up in a Costa Rica transaction, and how I handle it with every client.
Read More →
Working With Expat Properties | CR in Playas del Coco
The brokerage behind the buying experience, and how it fits into working with me directly.
Read More →
Costa Rica House Hunting Trip: How Many Days Do You Need?
A realistic day-by-day breakdown of how much time to budget for a property-viewing trip, and why.
Read More →
12 Questions to Ask a Costa Rica Realtor Before You Fly Down
The questions worth asking before you book flights, so you don't waste days on the ground.
Read More →
Can You Buy a House in Costa Rica Without Visiting?
Remote closings are more common than people think. Here's how they actually work.
Read More →
Do You Need a Buyer's Agent in Costa Rica?
How real estate representation actually works here, and what a buyer's agent does for you.
Read More →
Costa Rica's Independence Day: The Traditions Behind September 15th
A torch relayed from Guatemala, a nationwide lantern parade, and what to expect if you're in Guanacaste for it.
Read More →
Direct Flights to Liberia, Costa Rica From Canada
Which airlines fly it, how long it takes, and why Liberia beats connecting through San José.
Read More →
How Long Can a Canadian Stay in Costa Rica?
The 180-day rule, what it means for snowbirds, and when residency starts to make sense instead.
Read More →
Can a Canadian Get a Mortgage for a Costa Rica Property?
Local banks won't lend to you as a foreigner. Here's who will, and what the terms actually look like.
Read More →
Best Way to Send Money to Costa Rica for a House Purchase
Wire transfer, FX broker, or escrow: what each one actually costs and when to use it.
Read More →
Do Canadians Pay Tax on Costa Rica Rental Income?
Yes, on both sides of the border. How Canada's worldwide-income rules and Costa Rica's rental tax interact.
Read More →
Closing Costs for Buying Property in Costa Rica
A realistic breakdown of transfer tax, notario fees, registration stamps, and what it all adds up to.
Read More →
Snowbirds: Costa Rica vs. Mexico Cost Comparison
A direct, line-by-line comparison for Canadian snowbirds weighing Guanacaste against Mexico's Pacific coast.
Read More →
Costa Rica Pensionado Residency: The Requirements Explained
What it actually takes to qualify for Costa Rica's most common retiree residency category.
Read More →