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Solar vs. hydro: How to power your home in Costa Rica

Here's what you need to know about whether solar power or small-scale hydroelectric is the right choice for your property in Costa Rica.

Buying property in Costa Rica in the digital age: 10 resources

If you are interested in buying a property in Costa Rica, these digital tools can be useful in finding the best property and helping you through the decision-making process.

Buying a hotel in Costa Rica: A new owner’s advice

Paige Cain, one of the new owners of the Hotel Mono Azul in Manuel Antonio, shares her experience on buying a hotel in Costa Rica, and her advice to anyone thinking of doing the same.

So you’re planning on buying into Costa Rican paradise: 7 things to consider

Costa Rica is unquestionably one of the most amazing places in the world to live. It is at or near the top of every desirability index, but beyond the social network buzz and breathless accounts from lucky journos on a paid junket to paradise, this country really is transcendental.

Understanding HOA fees in new developments

I have been a real estate agent since before condominiums and gated communities even existed in Costa Rica. Even in those days, security was an issue. Due to a lack of social welfare and being a developing country, petty thievery and breaking and entering has always existed in Costa Rica, so the creation of condominiums was a good idea.

Picking the right engineer to build your home

Building a house in Costa Rica can be as simple as you want it to be and it all starts with hiring the right professionals.
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Costa Rica Bills Would Keep Kids Off Social Media Until 14 or 15

Costa Rican children younger than 15 could be barred from opening social media accounts under one of two bills now before the Legislative Assembly....

Costa Rica Moves 2,700 Corals Deeper to Escape El Niño Heat

Scientists moved 2,700 corals at Isla Tortuga into deeper water as El Niño heat raises the risk of bleaching on Costa Rica reefs.

Costa Rica Ransomware Attacks Rise 39%, Microsoft Reports

Ransomware attacks targeting Costa Rica increased by 39% over the past year, placing us among the world's ten most affected nations, according to Microsoft's...

National Team Defender Among Four Held in Costa Rica Loan-Shark Extortion Probe

Cartaginés right-back Carlos Barahona, 24, was detained in pre-dawn raids in Cartago as a suspect in extortion tied to gota a gota loans.