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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.

Where else in the world can you live 25 minutes from an International Airport and across the street from the beach?

Unless it's an island, pretty much nowhere - except Las Palmas here in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste. 

What are the risks involved with investing in Costa Rican real estate? And how can you maximize your rewards when you invest?

Thorough research, local partnerships, and professional advice are key to making informed investment decisions.

Costa Rica is an outdoors enthusiast’s Mecca. It’s famous for its awe-inspiring natural beauty, tropical climate, friendly people, incredible biodiversity, emerald mountains, active volcanoes, jaw-dropping beaches, world-class sport fishing, picturesque hiking – I could go on and on.

Real Estate Checklist: The Intoxicating Allure of Paradise.

Almost everyone dreams of living in paradise. But what do you need to think about before you take the plunge?

Costa Rica’s popularity as a world-class tourism destination has been steadily – and sometimes explosively – growing since 1987. With the exception of the years 2002 and 2009 and during the COVID 19 pandemic, the number of visitors has increased each year.

Are you thinking about making a major lifestyle change and moving to a foreign country?

I know how you feel!