Expats

Costa Rica’s beautiful climate and natural surroundings leave little to complain about, but no place is perfect. And if there is one common complaint...

It seems as natural as gravity. To sell a property quickly, cut your price. To get a property that has languished for years back...

I've wanted to write this article for a long time and sum up my years as a professional realtor here in Costa Rica in order to kindly remind those out there to show a little courtesy and understand the following points.

You might wonder what I mean by the title to this article. Usually it’s the other way around, offering tips to realtors on how...

So, you’ve moved to Costa Rica and realized there’s nothing to watch.

Moving to another country like Costa Rica is always a big step, especially if you don’t have all the information together to be able to follow the rules. In most countries the tax authority or city will send you a notice when it’s time to pay your taxes. That’s not the case in Costa Rica, and you will be fined for late payment. Needless to say there are a couple of taxes you should know about.

As an expat dreaming of a new life in Costa Rica, the allure of investing in tropical real estate can be irresistible. The promise...

Looks like aficionados of the franchise will have to dip their fries in a McDonald’s shake instead of a Frosty from now on.

If the commercials and hype are to be believed, Costa Rica has an eco-friendly reputation to maintain. This, hypothetically, should stem from all aspects of society, and at least one hotel is especially taking the green message to heart with the development of El Faro Beach Hotel in Manuel Antonio.

The National Insurance Institute (INS) at noon Wednesday closed collection at their facilities of the year-end auto registration fee and mandatory vehicle circulation permits, known as marchamos, and reported that some 78.9 percent of motorists made the payment on time.