The Costa Rica phone company (ICE) announces changes in important phone numbers. You really want to make sure you have those numbers, so you won’t have to look for them when needed. ICE, our government-owned telecommunications company in Costa Rica has competition now. So you can choose for the first time since the civil war…
We were asked to come up with 21 top activities for active retirement in Tamarindo beach. It amazing how most enjoy life at the beach and others get bored fast. Well, Tamarindo Beach is one of those Costa Rica beach areas where you should never get bored because there is plenty to do. No matter…
Do you know where El Valle de Los Santos is? On Tuesday, October the 20th, some of the real estate agents went on a visit to the not very well known (yet) Los Santos area. This great tour was organized by our Los Santos area specialist Tony Warren. The plan was to tour some of…
Last week I received a call from someone who bought a condo in Costa Rica from a developer. He ended up working for them after buying. We had a discussion about the size of the Costa Rica condo. Now he wants to sell the condo he bought there. Which is what made me write this blog.…
Do you know how to find the perfect South Pacific Neighborhood the easy way? We have all been there at one time, especially those who live in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. We got our heart set on a property for sale without properly scouting out the South Pacific neighborhood. Then we realized that…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Christmas time is coming up and that means the Aguinaldo, or Christmas bonus, to your employees. The Aguinaldo is an obligation by the Costa Rican labor laws if you employ a maid, a gardener or any other employee in Costa Rica. The Aguinaldo, or Christmas bonus in English, is an…
Estimated Reading Time: 10 Minutes Learn which official vacation days and holidays in Costa Rica are paid and which are not. (updated 21/11/2016) Many of you have never had any employees and if you did have them in another country, the rules were quite different. Welcome to Costa Rica, the land of sunshine and the…
HGTV House Hunters International love Costa Rica. Therefore, Costa Rica real estate agent Barry Ashworth was also on HGTV House Hunters International a while ago. Everyone I know loves to watch HGTV house hunters International. This TV program is like you are realizing your dream to move to Costa Rica or another tropical paradise without having to…
Su Espacio – Your Space in Atenas was closed after this blog was written. Tina Newton did a very good job with Su Espacio in the past. There are still plenty of activities for you when you retire in Costa Rica. Then you will finally have all the time in the world to enjoy those…
When you buy Costa Rica real estate and you need to finance the purchase, you will need to know some important facts about the mortgage cost. Like, who will register the mortgage and who will pay for this? Of course, you will ask the bank or whoever finances the purchase for information first. In case…
The Costa Rica real estate board (CCCBR) located in San Jose, is starting a Property Price Index (IPP= Indice de Precios de la Propiedad) and promises to have the first progress on the Province of San Jose for the first quarter of 2013. This was reported by El Financiero, the leading financial newspaper of Costa…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Did you know cosmetic dental care is available in Costa Rica at an affordable cost? When you need porcelain laminate veneers, invisible restorations, tooth implants, tooth whitening, or instant orthodontics to improve your smile, the solution is “COSDENT ” Clinic: Dr. Roberto Sauma Fiatt of Cosmetic Dentist. President Oscar Arias…
Have you heard how you can make your perfect home in paradise in Uvita? If your plan is to live in Costa Rica soon and you’re trying to take the right decision, make sure you visit Uvita first. The Southern Pacific is a beautifully preserved area of Costa Rica that boasts some of the best…
Ciudad Cariari is not well known as a place to retire in Costa Rica. If you are thinking of moving to Costa Rica and you are a city person, Ciudad Cariari is a fantastic option: You love to go to the beach but don’t want to live there. You need medical services of a good…
Cerro Colon Condominio, is a beautiful and exclusive gated community in Ciudad Colon, let me tell you more about it. Cerro Colon Condominio, only blocks from downtown Ciudad Colon, or Colon as the locals call it, is a beautiful 57 acres low density gated community where many foreigners and Costaricans have decided to make their home.…
Terrazas de Escazu condominium is located in San Rafael de Escazu, or in English “The Terraces of Escazu”. This beautiful condominium is only 2 blocks from the well-known Paco mall that offers a prime location and great access. Because this is a must for any Costa Rica real estate and mostly any Escazu condo that…