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Over the 17 years I have lived in Costa Rica, many people have guessed how many U.S. citizens are living here but very few have ever been able to quote a reliable source for their numbers.
My latest project will actually consist of house 4 and 5 being built in the Mar Vista Community near Flamingo Beach–the main home (2500 SF) and the Guest House (800 SF). I plan to rent out the guest house short term to generate revenue and be my side investment.
When it comes to legal mistakes made by foreigners in Costa Rica, José has just about ‘seen it all before’ so we should take note from his experience…
In the favorite expat destination of Atenas, Costa Rica, classes at the Atenas Yoga Center are one of the main things to do in the community. Yoga classes are not only good for exercise; they become social events and are a great way to meet other expats.
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Since Jaco at its core is a small surfing town it appears a little local street art is fitting in perfectly and is starting to give Jaco a more inviting and hipand creative look, that the local community is welcoming and embracing.
As a baby boomer, I didn’t grow up with Facebook and other social networking sites. While I do use them — mainly to keep up with younger members of my family — I’m keenly aware of their potential to invade privacy.
I had been waiting for some catalyst that would allow me to show a few of the rooster photos I had taken of Paquito on Avenida Central in San José and thanks to a terrific article in our biggest, most respected newspaper…
“La Segua” is a Costa Rican legend that chastises improper and loose female behaviour, as well as drunken and unfaithful activity of men, thus reinforcing gender stereotypes within a Latin American context. The story takes place in…
Whether the good doctor means more time happy, more intense happiness, or more people happy, we all agree that the expansion of happiness is certainly one purpose of our life.
Brand new Lake View/Volcano View Home a few hundred meters up road from boat dock and ramp at Puerto San Luis.
Maybe it is because the weather is so horrible there, or maybe it is because they just love to drink beer, but it seems a bundle of them have chosen the land of PURA VIDA to call their home.
Rich in biodiversity, beauty, culture, smiles, and in the pura vida style of life. Those are the things the other kind of rich just can’t buy.
As you know, I do like witty sayings that apply to my theme…So Spring to me is really a rebirth of the year…the sun shines, the landscape blossoms, the warmth soothes and the winds refresh our …
There are lots of great beach towns in Costa Rica. Many people ask me ‘Why Tamarindo’?, so here are a few reasons i chose to spend the last 9 years in Tamarindo