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The Power of Pipa Fria. What in the world is "pipa fria"?
Costa Rica Realtor in Samara Angelina Phillips
The Power of Pipa Fria. What in the world is "pipa fria"? He jumped out and came back with these little clear bags of liquid tied with a knot at the top. It looked like water with a piece of white something in the bottom. I tasted it and thought "that tastes different!" He said, "Are you kidding? This is the best stuff around". I often reflect on my first introduction to pipa fria and wonder what I was thinking. I now drink it daily -- several times a day! I crave it. . . . Keep reading
Extremely Affordable Three Bedroom Condo Apartment for US$135K
Scott Oliver - May 2012
Extremely Affordable Three Bedroom Condo Apartment for  US$135K Although CONCASA is building a significant number of apartments on this 50 hectare property, they are committed to keeping around 40 hectares of green areas and even have their own plant nursery to help with that process. . . . Keep reading
Playa Grande Beach Home For Sale $475,000. Three minute walk to the beach.
Costa Rica realtor in Guanacaste Becky Clower
Playa Grande Beach Home For Sale $475,000. Three minute walk to the beach. As you enter the home you are greeted with a large living and dining area that flows into the kitchen or out to the pool. Custom hand crafted cabinetry and blinds made of local exotic hardwoods are found through out the home. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Hotel For Sale in Atenas with BIG Potential. US$2.5 million for 20 room hotel on 20 acres with terrific many amenities.
Costa Rica Realtor in Atenas. Dennis Easters
Costa Rica Hotel For Sale in Atenas with BIG Potential. US$2.5 million for 20 room hotel on 20 acres with terrific many amenities. The hotel features 20 rooms, all with private bath. Several rooms are full apartments/houses with kitchen and living areas. There is also a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that could work as housing for a on site manager or owner. . . . Keep reading
Considering Retirement Living in Costa Rica? Here's why you should consider the Papagayo region of Guanacaste with free photo video.
Costa Rica Realtor Mike Simons
Considering Retirement Living in Costa Rica? Here's why you should consider the Papagayo region of Guanacaste with free photo video. The Four Seasons opened their newest gem a $500 million resort with a CRGA rated Arnold Palmer Golf Course directly across the Gulf of Papagayo from our beaches. Just up the road from our office is the new Papagayo Golf and Country Club. There are currently plans for over a dozen resort hotels to be built here in the Papagayo Region including the Ritz Carlton, Miraval Hotel and Spa, One & Only, JW Marriott, Hilton Papagayo, Aman, Rosewood, Sol Melia Papagayo Bay, Viceroy, Starwood Luxury Collection, RIU, Canyon Ranch, Westin, Andre Agassi Resorts, Bulgari, and the Hyatt. . . . Keep reading
Monkey Diaries. The day after the never-ending day.
VIP Member & Monkey Mom Michele Gawenka
Monkey Diaries. The day after the never-ending day. I don't have any photos from today, which is probably just as well. Last night I slept naked with a baby monkey (also naked) curled in my armpit. I got up every two hours to give her a bottle and find a dry spot to lie on (fortunately the mattress was plastic). This morning I took a cold shower - either the hot water was broken or I couldn't figure out how to use it (Alexa had a long hot shower in her room). I had no mousse, no hair dryer, no curling iron and no hair spray. . . . Keep reading
Investigating Living in Dominical. Long term expectations far exceeded!
VIP Member Stever Kesterson Sr.
Investigating Living in Dominical. Long term expectations far exceeded! When Donna got out of the car she made a quiet yelp of concern. A local iguana boldly approached and stopped just a few feet away. In a few seconds it was obvious to the iguana that she had nothing to offer so he retreated as she attempted to capture it on film. Interesting that a cold blooded creature with a pea sized brain could learn to beg. . . . Keep reading
Hacienda Guachipelin Tour at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Guanacaste
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Hacienda Guachipelin Tour at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Guanacaste We drove a short 1 hour 20 minutes to the Hacienda Guachipelin Lodge which is located near the base of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano. We checked in with the staff and were ready for our adventure. . . . Keep reading
Atenas Home For Sale - U.S. Interior designer sells home for US$205,000
Costa Rica Realtor Dennis Easters
Atenas Home For Sale - U.S. Interior designer sells home for US$205,000 This lovely new 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with close to 2,000 s.f. under roof is located just 12 minutes from downtown Atenas. This home offers a lovely country setting with all the amenities of Atenas at your finger tips! . . . Keep reading
Why A New Jersey Couple Chose To Retire on the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Realtor in Dominical Daveed Hollander
Why A New Jersey Couple Chose To Retire on the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. With no mortgage to pay, I've told him he'll need $2000 a month to live comfortably in the South Pacific. That's including all insurances, car, delicious fresh food and fantastic eco adventure activities -- sounds incredible doesn't it? He has already calculated the ¼ of 1% he needs to pay for property tax and home insurance payments are minimal. . . . Keep reading
Samara Home For Sale with Swimming Pool. Walk to the beach from Casa Walter only US$139K
Costa Rica Realtor in Samara Angelina Phillips
Samara Home For Sale with Swimming Pool. Walk to the beach from Casa Walter only US$139K Seriously folks, this is a must see. Recently we shared this listing with you when it was reduced from $179K to $159,900. At that time, our team at the office thought "hmmm…that is a steal." Then the seller contacted us this week to say that no reasonable offer will be refused. The seller will consider financing or any other type of creative deal; they just need to sell this home soon. . . . Keep reading
Look To Europe For America's Future
Mark Nestmann
Look To Europe For America's Future President Franklin Roosevelt responded by banning private ownership of gold and silver and imposing a "Wealth Tax," boosting the tax rate for the wealthiest Americans to 79%. And in an orgy of anti-immigration sentiment, more than 400,000 U.S. residents were deported or otherwise forced to leave the United States. Most deportees were immigrants, but some were born in the United States and thus U.S. citizens. . . . Keep reading
Turning Your Dreams into Reality in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Realtor in Dominical Daveed Hollander
Turning Your Dreams into Reality in Costa Rica Anyone can sell real estate by putting up a website and posting listing but I believe that something is to be said for firms that have been around for many years. Ask you broker how long he has worked in the zone and it will make a tremendous difference in what you actually see. . . . Keep reading
Building Costs in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Costa Rica Realtor in Dominical Daveed Hollander
Building Costs in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica Our house was built to schedule because we had a motivated crew whot knew what that were doing. Although our builder was from Colorado I know plenty of local constructors that we could recommend in a heartbeat. . . . Keep reading
San Isidro Labrador's Parish Church. American artist Scott K. Wimer investigates...
American Artist Scott K. Wimer
San Isidro Labrador's Parish Church. American artist Scott K. Wimer investigates... San Isidro Labrador Parish is a structure of formal aspect of Neo Gothic style, a copy of late French Gothic. It is called "neo" because it was built using the technology of the moment and in this case, it is a reinforced concrete structure (concrete-lined steel). The galleries are copies of the Church of Notre Dame and the columns are copy of the transept of the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. . . . Keep reading
Living in Costa Rica - Our visa run to Granada, Nicaragua by bus.
VIP Member Anne Harper
Living in Costa Rica - Our visa run to Granada, Nicaragua by bus. Our arrival presented a new problem -- how to pay for a taxi when we had no Nicaraguan money (cordobas). The driver took us to an ATM, but Jim had a problem with his card and we ended up paying him the only American bill I had -- a $5, which was more than the cost of the cab, but it worked. . . . Keep reading
Partially Built Brand New Designer Ocean View Home For Sale. US$225,000
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Partially Built Brand New Designer Ocean View Home For Sale.  US$225,000 Quality, Value, and Security! This home is currently partially built and sits on a 1.25 acre lot (5000 m2) in the community of Pacific Heights in Potrero. Over 3,500 SF of space plus two car garage, infinity edge pool, and some of the most amazing views of Potrero and Flamingo Bay. . . . Keep reading
Taxes in Costa Rica... Are like rivers they "flow into the sea, Yet the sea is not full…To the place where the rivers flow, There they flow again". (Ecclesiastes 1:7)
Costa Rica Attorney José Rafael Fernández
Taxes in Costa Rica... Are like rivers they "flow into the sea, Yet the sea is not full…To the place where the rivers flow, There they flow again". (Ecclesiastes 1:7) As most of you should know by now (I hope), President's Chinchilla administration has proposed some new tax laws. The most ambitious was set aside by the Constitutional Court, but another one, the tax upon existing corporations did pass and entered into effect, April 30th 2012. . . . Keep reading
Chasing Your Dream. How we started our own vacation rentals business in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Realtor in Jaco David Karr
Chasing Your Dream.  How we started our own vacation rentals business in Costa Rica. Like many people, our first trip to Costa Rica was for a vacation. It's a big world; we figured we'd make one visit, cross it off our list, and continue exploring this fascinating planet of ours. But we were immediately captivated by the stunning natural beauty of the rain forests and the beaches, and by the monkeys, marlin, and orchids, as well as by the friendly and happy people. . . . Keep reading
Building Your New Home on the South Pacific - How to pick a builder
Costa Rica Realtor in Dominical Daveed Hollander
Building Your New Home on the South Pacific - How to pick a builder Before you even start looking for a builder you need to know how much your home is going to cost to build. This requires a lot of dedication research and more importantly time. But the time you spend defining an accurate budget will save you a lot of money and hassle when your project gets underway. . . . Keep reading
How Did I End Up Living In Grecia, Costa Rica?
VIP Members Jeanetta Owens
How Did I End Up Living In Grecia, Costa Rica? My name is Jeanetta Taylor Owens, born in Omaha, Nebraska a bunch of years ago. My husband, Charles, was a military man and he had been assigned in 1978 to Balboa Hospital in Panama City. . . . Keep reading
Two Affordable Grecia Homes For Sale For Only US$150K. Live in one and rent out the other one.
Costa Rica Realtor in Grecia Dennis Easters
Two Affordable Grecia Homes For Sale For Only US$150K. Live in one and rent out the other one. This property features two different units that can be sold together or separate. The total lot size is 200 m2 and the top home offers just over 100 m2 of construction with a spacious open living room, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with great views from the master bedroom and one guest room. . . . Keep reading
Playa Conchal Furnished Beach Home For Sale - Only $195,000
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Playa Conchal Furnished Beach Home For Sale - Only $195,000 There is a great private pool with waterfall feature, palapa/rancho area, and one car carport. The community flora abounds with ginger, banana trees, various palms, bamboo, and many other tropical varieties which attract the humming birds, butterflies, monkeys, and parrots. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica People - How To Communicate with the Ticos
Eric Liljenstolpe
Costa Rica People - How To Communicate with the Ticos On many occasions, I have been engaged in conversation with a Costa Rican friend or acquaintance when a very basic conversational miscue occurs. I ask a question and my friend responds by saying 'yes'. I assume that the 'yes' I received meant an affirmative response.. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Adventures With Young Children
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Costa Rica Adventures With Young Children Sometimes it's hard to figure out what to do with smaller children, especially when travelling to another country. I truly recommend that if you are travelling with smaller children (under 5) that it's best to do less drive time in the car. The drives here can be long and windy sometimes (perfect example as you head to the Arenal region). . . . Keep reading
Ocean View Chalet Home For Sale in Jaco. The best kept ocean view home secret in Jaco, Costa Rica for only $150K
Costa Rica Realtor in Jaco David Karr
Ocean View Chalet Home For Sale in Jaco. The best kept ocean view home secret in Jaco, Costa Rica for only $150K This creates an ideal environment for someone who wants rental income or have an in law suite and still have a private house to live in with its own entrance. The Chalets boast spectacular mountain and ocean views from all rooms and the spacious balconies. . . . Keep reading
Spectacular Ocean View Punta Leona (Near Jaco) Home For Sale at Bargain Price of Only US$385K. This Property Has Been Sold.
Costa Rica Realtor in Jaco David Karr
Spectacular Ocean View Punta Leona (Near Jaco) Home For Sale at Bargain Price of Only US$385K.  This Property Has Been Sold. The deck is one of the many incredible features of this place. As soon as you step outside, you immediately begin to absorb the magic of it's location. It overlooks the Pacific Ocean and it's surrounding flora and fauna. . . . Keep reading
Cloud Forest Estate Home For Sale in Costa Rica. Enormous discount for this brand new, magical 5,000 square foot home on 36 acres only 20 minutes from Manuel Antonio. US$560,000
Costa Rica Realtor in Manuel Antonio Scott Cutter
Cloud Forest Estate Home For Sale in Costa Rica.   Enormous discount for this brand new, magical 5,000 square foot home on 36 acres only 20 minutes from Manuel Antonio. US$560,000 Unlike many rural farms, the property is also being sold with a modern and luxurious home which was recently built and boasts more than 5,000 sq. feet of living space, on two stories, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and beautiful terraces from which to marvel at the setting, views and wildlife. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Real Estate Investing - Recognizing a real deal.
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Costa Rica Real Estate Investing - Recognizing a real deal. From 2002 to 2006 the buying process was quick; primarily driven by emotion rather than logic and reason. Due diligence was something done by only a few Costa Rica real estate investors and the Guanacaste real estate market was booming. Nowadays the process is completely ... . . . Keep reading
Why Playa Dominical Real Estate Offers the Best Investment Opportunities in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Why Playa Dominical Real Estate Offers the Best Investment Opportunities in Costa Rica Costa Rica has been recognized as one of the best places in the world for real estate investment for 2011. This beautiful Central American country rode out the worldwide real estate crisis and initial figures in for January demonstrate a promising year for Costa Rica's property market. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica 'Time & Space' - It's Different!
Eric Liljenstolpe, M.A. Ed.
She seems to have a system much like eenie-meenie-miny-mo for choosing the next customer who has the right to purchase their goods. The customers are shifting spaces, moving closer to the counter, asking questions and generally not waiting their turn or standing in what could even be loosely described as a line. . . . Keep reading
Why Realtors in Costa Rica With Construction Experience Could Make And Save You A Small Fortune
Costa Rica Realtor in Atenas Dennis Easters
Why Realtors in Costa Rica With Construction Experience Could Make And Save You A Small Fortune There are many qualities that clients typically would like in their recommended Realtor in Costa Rica. Most people probably went to high school or coach Little League with their local real estate agent in North America, but coming south of the border to a foreign country brings a whole new slew of trust and quality concerns. . . . Keep reading
Building Your Own Home - Where can you find the cost of materials and tools?
Scott Oliver
Building Your Own Home - Where can you find the cost of materials and tools? In the past, one of the very frustrating problems about doing the online research into building your own home in Costa Rica was the lack of up to date information about the costs involved... . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Rental in Grecia - Fully furnished guest house for rent.
David Murray
Costa Rica Rental in Grecia - Fully furnished guest house for rent. Our one bedroom guest house is for rent by the week, month or longer. It's located seven kilometers (about 4.5 miles) outside downtown Grecia on a cool and quiet mountainside in el Cajon at an altitude of about 4,100 feet. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Investing - Do Not Leave Your Brain On The Plane!
Scott Oliver
It appears that one specific type of 'offshore investment' known as the 'High Yield Bank Trading Programs' are up to their marketing tricks again... The following advertisement appeared in my 'Inbox' last week included in an email newsletter that supposedly has over 200,000 readers! . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Real Estate Negotations Over Football & Coffee!
Eric Liljenstolpe, M.A. Ed.
We discussed pretty much everything but the main reason for our little gathering, which was to determine the sale price for a lot I wanted to purchase from him. After thirty minutes of chit-chat and the . . . Keep reading
Phenomenal Value Atenas Home For Sale Only US$142,000
Costa Rica Realtor in Atenas Dennis Easters
Phenomenal Value Atenas Home For Sale Only US$142,000 The home offers 120m2 of construction, two bedrooms, one bath, with open living areas, vaulted ceilings throughout and a huge front porch that takes advantage of the stunning views. . . . Keep reading
There's No Avoiding Spider Monkey Genitalia.
VIP Member Michele Gawenka
There's No Avoiding Spider Monkey Genitalia. We were warmly welcomed by a campesino family... NOT with a one-year-old female monkey, but a three-month-old baby drinking milk from a bottle. Since she was wearing a cloth diaper held together with two pink safety pins, her sex couldn't be visually confirmed. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Makes the World's Best Real Estate Markets List for 2012
Costa Rica Realtor in Dominical Daveed Hollander
Costa Rica Makes the World's Best Real Estate Markets List for 2012 In compiling his Global Real Estate Index, McMahon explains, "In pockets all across the planet, you'll find amazing opportunities to make money from real estate. I'm talking about beautiful places tucked into lush jungle-clad hills, on white sandy coves, in bustling cities, and in small colonial towns. These are markets on the upswing. The mainstream hasn't heard of them yet. And in them today you'll get excellent bang for your buck as well as great profit potential." . . . Keep reading
Living at the Beach. What would you do in the case of an emergency?
VIP Member (and Dad) Keith Clower
Living at the Beach. What would you do in the case of an emergency? I came out of the bathroom to find blood gushing down my son's hand and arm and he was hysterical. So much so, that even his little brother started crying because I assume he was scared. . . . Keep reading
Buying a Fixer Upper in Costa Rica. US$225,000
Costa Rica Realtor in Dominical Daveed Hollander
Buying a Fixer Upper in Costa Rica. US$225,000 Built in 2000 and located in Lagunas, Dominical this property is the perfect affordable escape to paradise. Positioned close to the beach and surrounded by tropical greenery this charming cabin with swimming pool sits on 5,644.95 sq m of land. . . . Keep reading
12 Professional Tips To Selling Your Home in Costa Rica Fast!
Costa Rica Realtor in Atenas Dennis Easters
12 Professional Tips To Selling Your Home in Costa Rica Fast! As real estate professionals it is our job and duty to put our best foot forward and help sellers sell their homes and buyers find their dreams. We are often called upon and expected to give our expert opinions on how a seller can best sell their property. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Real Estate What Women Want Most
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica Real Estate What Women Want Most Women are far more interested in lifestyle, organization and convenience rather than price per square foot, women want more security than men, and less maintenance. Women will compromise size and cost to find other amenities but they will not compromise on location or the quality of overall neighborhood. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Orchids - Six for only US$25 means this is a great place for orchid lovers. Free video slideshow.
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica Orchids - Six for only US$25 means this is a great place for orchid lovers. Free video slideshow. Professor Edgar Suarez is our kindly Costa Rica orchid tutor and he and his cheerful wife Idania obviously have a real passion for orchids. They welcomed us into their small, comfortable home in the center of San Jose where the Costa Rica orchid course is held in their luscious back garden . . . Keep reading
How You Can Negotiate The Best Real Estate Deal For Yourself in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Realtor in Dominical Daveed Hollander
How You Can Negotiate The Best Real Estate Deal For Yourself in Costa Rica. If you are looking to make a foreign property acquisition now has never been a better time. Even though it is currently a buyers' market, what strategy do you need to follow in order to negotiate the best Costa Rica real estate deal? . . . Keep reading
Starting a Small Business in Costa Rica. WARNING! You will be hungry reading this ...
Cosa Rica Realtor Dennis Easters
Starting a Small Business in Costa Rica.  WARNING! You will be hungry reading this ... For three months, Tom and Jan did a Spanish language course with home exchange in Zapote, a suburb of San Jose. They knew they did not want to live in the area because it was a colder, wetter climate. One of the professors from the school, being from Atenas, suggested that the couple check out the small mountain town, offering a personal tour. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Real Estate and 'Real' Experience
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica is a dramatically different kind of real estate market for most people and because we insist on recommending experienced real estate professionals with impeccable references, I have been accused of being too 'finicky.' . . . Keep reading
Internationally Accredited Health Care Comes to Guanacaste. The missing piece of the puzzle is no longer missing...
Costa Rica Realtor in Guanacaste Becky Clower
Internationally Accredited Health Care Comes to Guanacaste. The missing piece of the puzzle is no longer missing... The plans call for a hospital and medical center along with a retirement living community, hotel, golf course and all the amenities needed for retirees or medical traveler. Being a stone's throw from the ever expanding Liberia International airport lends to a marvelous and growing synergy to the entire region. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Dentist Recommended By Blue Cross - Have your dental work done for less and ask about our free round trip air fare!
VIP Member Charlie Dennard
Costa Rica Dentist Recommended By Blue Cross - Have your dental work done for less and ask about our free round trip air fare! I begin brainstorming the problem wondering if someone was there to educate them about the dentist in the other country, especially in regards to their education and training, help them plan their trip from beginning to end, give them a comfort level about making the trip, in spite of their fears and at the same time helping them see the cost benefit and realize thousands of dollars in savings....would that make a difference? The answer was 'why not, of course it would.' . . . Keep reading
Atenas Home For Sale. Walk to everything you need... US$225K
Costa Rica Realtor in Atenas Dennis Easters
Atenas Home For Sale. Walk to everything you need... US$225K This beautiful home with 230 m2 of construction, is located in the center of Atenas within walking distance to practically everything. . . . Keep reading
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Steve and Eve. Charlotte, NC. USA

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