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If you’re new to buying property here in Costa Rica, I’ll be happy to guide you through the process. It’s very similar to buying property in North America. But there are some very key differences that all Buyers need to be aware of so they don’t make mistakes.

Here’s an informative overview of common mistakes to avoid when buying property in Costa Rica.

Looking to Purchase a State-of-the-Art Commercial Space? Check out Solarium, Guanacaste’s Largest Mixed-Use Real Estate Development

Strategically located across from Liberia’s Guanacaste Airport (LIR) on Rt. 21, Solarium is a mixed-use mega project that includes a free trade zone, a Hilton Garden Inn, a Hampton by Hilton hotel, a PriceSmart, corporate space, a Coca-Cola plant, and some cutting-edge office and warehouse spaces perfect for your business – whatever it may be.

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”.

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.

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).