Real Estate professionals and expats in Costa Rica offer advice about renting and buying homes in cities and towns in Costa Rica. Topics covered include the rental and buying process in Costa Rica, popular areas, documents needed, budgets, rental and purchase agreements, precautions foreigners should take and more.
An expat talks about what it's like living in San Jose, Costa Rica. He says that most expats move to San Jose for the lower cost of living, friendly people and climate. And, he offers an in-depth look at nightlife, recreational activities and more. Continue Reading
Steve Linder offers a wealth of information and advice about buying property in Costa Rica - from the bests places for expats to live in Costa Rica to the steps involved in buying property to property prices. Continue Reading
An expat offers invaluable tips about buying real estate in San Jose, Costa Rica. He advises expats to rent before you buy, wait until you have legal residency to buy, hire a lawyer (or two) and much more. It's a must read for anyone thinking about buying a home or investment property in San Jose or the surrounding suburbs. Continue Reading
An expat in Costa Rica offers incredible insight into buying a home in Jaco, Costa Rica. She also talks about the best places in Costa Rica to invest in real estate at this time. Continue Reading
Ojochal, Costa Rica is an international residential community, not a tourist town. It boasts beautiful beaches, a low crime rate, a thriving expat social scene and more. Steve Linder offers a great overview of the area. Continue Reading
Expats love Playa Jaco (aka Jaco Beach) in Costa Rica because of its beautiful beaches, amazing surfing, relaxed vibe and lively, younger expat crowd. This article covers everything about Playa Jaco - healthcare, restaurants, nightlife, schools, cost of living in Playa Jaco and more. Continue Reading
House for Sale
4 Bedroom / 3 Full Bath / Half Bath
Furnished
Price: 139,000
Living Space: 1700 sq ft
LISTING PRICE: $139,000 Negotiable, Financing Possible, Permanent. Exchange USA Florida or East Tenn. Location- 100 Meters Este de Imas, San Pedro-Sarchi, Valverde Vega, Alajuela, Costa Rica, 21204. Last home on a dead end street, green fenced property and a mauve colored house. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: 4 bedroom, 3 bath with 200 meters construction. LAND: 1000 sq meters
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5 Bedroom / 5 Full Bath / Half Bath
Unfurnished
Price: $84000
Living Space: 4053 m2 / 43626 ft2
REDUCED $15000! TWO HOMES on 1 acre (Titled and sold as one). Live in 1 while improving the other. Then rent, holiday let or turnaround for a profit! AMAZING VIEWS!! Road paved and maintained. 45 mins to airport. 1.5 hours to beach. EXCELLENT INVESTMENT! All legal and All Taxes paid for whole year. Currently repainting outside. PLEASE WHATSAPP ME! Either my UK number listed or my Costa Rican one (find code in case they don't like it here) 87679883.
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1 Bedroom / 1 Full Bath / 0 Half Bath
Furnished
Price: 1.000,- USD
Living Space: 80
Lovely apartment just 1km from the center of the village of Santa Ana with amazing view to the central valley. The apartment is in a beautiful property surrounded by flowers and beautiful trees. It is decorated by a French designer, there is a fire place and a small terrace. Very comfortable and elegant furniture. Perfect for a single woman.
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Bedroom / Full Bath / Half Bath
Furnished
Price: $179,000
Opened in 2011 followed by 7 years of growth. Tremendous potential for more growth. Reservations (Sales/Income) into July 2019 already.
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3 Bedroom / 2 Full Bath / 1 Half Bath
Furnished
Price: 2600 US$
Living Space: 360 sp meters
French Provencial Style furnished house with amazing views and the best situation just near schools, banks, groceries, high way and hospitals. An ideal place to live for quietness but quiet and elegant.
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0 Bedroom / 0 Full Bath / 0 Half Bath
Does Not Apply to This Listing
Price: $65,000 USD
Living Space: 4 acres
4 Acre River Front rain forest Lot zoned residential or commercial use, in Great Development with many homes. This lot was titled prior to the law now prohibiting ownership of riverfront, all utilities are in.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Playa Jaco , Costa Rica
An expat living in Playa Jaco, Costa Rica enjoys the family-focused Costa Rican culture and the slower pace of life. She has great tips to help newcomers adapt to life in Costa Rica.
An Expat Discusses Living in Montezuma, Costa Rica
An expat in Montezuma, Costa Rica talks about learning to live more simply, let go of material things and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and life. But, you'll also have to adjust to living without Starbucks, driving on very bumpy roads, lots of insects and rainy season.
Healthcare in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is has both public and private healthcare systems. When you become a resident, you must enroll in the public healthcare system (CAJA). Many expats use the public system for routine healthcare and have private expat health insurance for specialists, surgeries and emergencies.
10 Tips for Living in Costa Rica
Expats in Costa Rica love the Pura Vita vibe, Costa Rican's focus of family and friendship and being surrounded by nature. Can you live in Costa Rica on $1,000 a month? Is driving in Costa Rica dangerous? Expats share their tips and experiences living in Costa Rica.
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