Apr 26, 2019
Costa Rica is one of the best sportfishing destinations in Central America and is consistently visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world that come to our country to enjoy this world-class sport. The sportfishing industry is very well established throughout the entire country in both fresh and salt...
Apr 13, 2019
With the very ambitious goal of becoming 100% carbon neutral by 2021, Costa Rica’s government has enforced the actions required to get closer to making this goal a reality. In the private sector, countless companies have applied their own measures for separating trash, reducing the usage and amounts of chemical...
Apr 06, 2019
Until the early 1980’s, Playa Tamarindo was a sparsely populated fishing village, where local residents lived off catching and selling red snapper and bass fish in the estuary of the Matapalo river. Playa Tamarindo almost did not exist as a town or community before its tourism boomed, so even to this day, practically none of the...
Mar 29, 2019
Costa Rica’s landmass comprises only 0.03% of the earth’s size and yet we are home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity. This makes our country recognized world-wide for its conservation of nature and particularly for its amazing system of protected areas all around the country. Back in 1969, Costa Rica first National Park...
Mar 23, 2019
The acronym of ADI stands for "Asociación de Desarrollo Integral de Tamarindo", which translates into Tamarindo Community Development Association. This is an independently owned institution whose purpose is to ensure the well being of our precious Tamarindo community. They are working side to side with the Fuerza Publica, the...
Mar 16, 2019
The world famous Playa Tamarindo in the warm province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica has quickly developed overtime becoming a hot destination for tourists and investors. Having so many eyes focused on this specific side of the coast makes it very attractive for people looking to relocate or to invest in businesses or...
Mar 09, 2019
There’s a marked tendency in our country to confuse "Residency" and "Citizenship" terms with each other, mostly due to ignorance on the subject, misleading information that we see in the media or simply what we hear from people around us. If you are a foreigner and wish to reside temporarily or permanently in Costa...
Mar 01, 2019
Hello! My name is Derrick Rowland. I am Costa Rican and work as an Administrative Assistant in the Remax office here in the beautiful beach community of Playa Tamarindo.
I am originally from the capital, San José, which is about a 4-hour drive from our very well-known beach town. After having moved here temporarily for a brief seasonal job as a...
Jan 19, 2019
Before the end of 2019, the International Airport in Liberia in Costa Rica will extend its operating hours to work 24/7. It is currently open from 4h00am to midnight but due to an increase in traffic to this newly renovated airport, the government decided to increase the numbers of hours open to serve its growing clientele. With the increase in...
Dec 24, 2018
DECEMBER 2018
The Costa Rica Tax Reform law has been approved by the legislature. The tax bill that was being discussed in the Legislature as bill number 20.580 has been approved in the first debate. The bill now moves on to a 2nd vote and constitutional review prior to being implemented into law. There will be changes in the following...
Sep 24, 2018
August 25, 2018 - RE/MAX Ocean Surf and Sun and Rancho Villa Real (RVR), located on the Gold Coast of Coast Rica, are pleased to announce that RE/MAX Ocean Surf and Sun will be the new exclusive sales team for Rancho Villa Real.
Rancho Villa Real is a 135 acre (55 ha) gated community set against a naturally wooded hillside, positioned...
Aug 28, 2018
If you are looking to relocate to Playa Tamarindo, you might be looking into bringing your cat or dog with you. New residents that have their furry family members with them are often seeking a good veterinarian for regular checkup appointments, grooming, mediations, and emergency care.
There are some issues with specific pet diseases in Costa...
Jul 21, 2018
The debt per capita in Costa Rica is very low, with US$ 7,200/citzen. "Per capita" numbers are always a great way to compare different economies from around the world. If every citizen in a country suddenly became liable for paying an equal share of the national debt, there would be serious problems, especially when an individual’s portion of the...
May 21, 2018
Price value misperception: Most people in every day’s conversation use price and value as synonyms but they are not. Price and value have two separate connotations in the business world “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”, hence price is negotiable and value is not; value is intrinsic to the property in a given market. ...
Apr 30, 2018
Guanacaste is a fantastic place for families. In the last ten years, a number of great schools have opened in the area that offer bilingual education and have curriculums that are recognized internationally. Parents that are moving to the area often ask about the activities that are available that their children can participate in outside of their...
Apr 06, 2018
Most condominiums have a homeowner's association, abbreviated HOA, which all condo owners in the complex are required to join. The association is managed by a board of directors whose members are elected democratically. While each board operates differently, they usually have a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and members. Some...
Mar 22, 2018
Medical emergencies are scary when you are in your home country, but when you are on vacation it can be even more challenging. When you are traveling, you should always have basic information ready and have an understanding of the medical options in the area.
It is always recommended to travel with a basic first aid emergency kit. Suggested items...
Mar 04, 2018
Costa Rica is a very pet-friendly country. It will be rare to find a family in Costa Rica that doesn’t have a dog and for good reasons. They are protectors, friends, and good life companions! Pets are welcome in shopping centers, cafes, restaurants, and bars everywhere in the country. It’s easy to incorporate your dog into your daily life if you...
Feb 13, 2018
Costa Rica has a few fantastic options for golf enthusiasts. Some of the best golf courses in Costa Rica are located in Guanacaste.
Hacienda Pinilla, a 4,500-acre development located just south of Tamarindo, features an 18-hole Mike Young designed golf course. Mike Young is well known for his golf course designs in the southeast United States....
Feb 02, 2018
With stock market indices hitting new all-time highs almost daily throughout 2017, and the economy (average 2% GDP growth since the Great Recession of 2008) performing not much above stall speed, a severe stock market crash and a major recession are in the cards. How did we get there, we ask ourselves?
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Jan 21, 2018
What is an MLS? It is a multiple listing service that real estate brokers and agents use to establish contractual offers of compensation (among brokers and agents). The primary purpose of an MLS is to provide a facility to publish a "unilateral offer of compensation" by a listing broker, to other broker participants in that MLS. In other words,...
Jan 17, 2018
Potential real estate buyers sometimes see reports in the news or hear from friends about real estate scams in Costa Rica. It is important for Buyers to be aware of the ways to protect themselves and what to look for to avoid real estate hoaxes.
The first way buyers can work toward protecting their interests is finding a knowledgeable real...
Jan 06, 2018
Is it possible to buy property in Costa Rica with Bitcoins?
Bitcoins are not new, they exist since 2009. The Bitcoin (BTC) is the first cryptocurrency that has been created and a cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange. Cryptocurrencies are classified as a subset of digital...
Dec 24, 2017
New Year’s is one of the most popular vacation holidays in Costa Rica. Thousands of Costa Rican’s leave the capital city of San Jose to visit the coast for a week of sunshine with family and friends. There are beach parties in almost every town on the coast, but what are the favorite activities for locals and expats to celebrate the New Year?...
Dec 06, 2017
While it’s technically possible for a foreigner to get a mortgage with a bank in Costa Rica, it is also almost impossible to go through the process without losing one's mind. For the purpose of testing it, I tried in 2012. After 12 months chasing the employee in charge, trying to get a list of things missing and get at least a confirmation that...
