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The Bahía Papagayo Project: A New Development Concept
5 communities rooted in connectivity, wellbeing, integration, sustainability, and an immersive user experience will co-exist with nature and completely transform Playa Panamá.
Bahía Papagayo is being developed by the Enjoy Group and Grupo Laguna boasting a combined +105 years of experience in the real estate and hospitality sector.
Shipping Your Stuff to Costa Rica
You Can Schlepp the Small Stuff, But the Big Stuff Will Need to be Shipped on a Container.
“I have a lot of ‘stuff’ in my home in Houston. How do I get it to Playas del Coco?”
So, you’ve decided that you want to make the move to Costa Rica! But you can’t fathom living without your great grandmother’s solid oak Victorian armoire, your Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed, your Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, and your Contender 32 ST twin Yamaha 300 HP outboard “fishing machine”.
The New Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Residences at Punta Cacique
Now is your chance to own a piece of paradise in one of the world's most sought-after destinations.
If you've been paying attention lately, you'd know that the most hotly anticipated 2024 grand opening in Guanacaste is Hilton's new Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica at Punta Cacique.
The Pros & Cons of Living in Guanacaste
Vacations are great! Then, there's real life.
It’s easy to fall in love with a beautiful, sunny, tropical place when you’re on vacation.
C’mon, we’ve all done it. Everything is new. Life is easy. Idylic. For a week or ten days we can forget about the bad weather, our boss, job stress, traffic – the realities of daily life. The money flows. So do the drinks. Life is good. And then, it’s time to go home again. And we’re already longing for that next vacation from seat 27D on the flight back.
La Caleta in Coco Bay Estates is Coco's Best Value!
La Caleta in Coco Bay Estates is by far the best development in El Coco for value!
Enjoy all of Coco Bay's amenities!
The Best Time of Year to Travel to Costa Rica is Winter in Guanacaste!
Unlearn everything you’ve ever learned about summer and winter in North America because winter is green season here in Guanacaste!
For those of us who live here and who are in-the-know, the winter months in Guanacaste are our favorites! Winter rocks here in Guanacaste! Find out why.
We’re on the cusp of winter here in Guanacaste. Our hot, dry, windy summer is ending after 6 months of nary a drop of rain, blazing sunshine, and daytime temperatures from 93˚F to 100˚F (34˚C to 38˚C).
It's About to Get Easier for Foreigners to Drive Here in Costa Rica!
On April 1, 2024 Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly passed a bill making it easier for foreigners to drive here in Costa Rica.
Though it has not been signed into law yet by President Chaves, all indicators are strongly pointing that direction and the new law will mark a major milestone.
What’s up with WhatsApp and VPN’s in Costa Rica?
How to Stay in Touch Cheaply – and Securely – While You’re Here in Costa Rica
It’s easier than ever to stay in touch with your business associates and loved ones via your smart phone, tablet, or laptop while you’re here looking for Costa Rica real estate.
Being Real: So, You Want to Live and Work in Costa Rica?
Thinking About Working in Costa Rica to Support Your Pura Vida Lifestyle?
If you want to work here legally, plan on embarking on a labor of love.
For so many of those who come to visit Costa Rica on vacation, it’s love at first sight. And she’s a real beauty, let me tell you! Costa Rica not only looks different, it feels different. There’s a palpable, tangible, profound, unmistakable, and inexplicable vibe that envelops you as soon as you arrive – whether by air, land, or sea.