Notes on buying,building & living here.
Clear, honest guidance on the questions that keep buyers up at night, from the people doing this in Costa Rica every day.
How to buy property in Costa Rica as a foreigner
You have the same ownership rights as a citizen. The process is sound once you understand it. Here is the whole path, from offer to a registered title.
Avoiding real estate scams in Costa Rica: a buyer's checklist
The due diligence that protects you, and the shortcuts that get foreign buyers burned.
Cost of living by region: Central Pacific, Central Valley, and Guanacaste compared
What your monthly budget actually buys in each of the regions buyers ask about most.
Maritime zone and concession land: what beachfront buyers need to know
Why some beachfront cannot be owned outright, and how concession property actually works.
The construction permit process, and how to avoid contractor scams
What CFIA and municipal approval really involves, and the red flags that signal trouble ahead.
Residency options explained: Pensionado, Rentista, Inversionista, and the Digital Nomad visa
Which pathway fits your situation, what each one requires, and where people get stuck.
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