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Latest · August 31, 2026 Why Guanacaste, Now Two of the world's most selective hotel brands opened in Guanacaste in 2025, and the airport that serves them is being rebuilt. What that means — and what it doesn't. Read it →
August 28, 2026
Owner Financing in Costa Rica, Explained
Foreign buyers rarely qualify for Costa Rican mortgages. Owner financing is how good land actually changes hands — here is…
August 28, 2026
How to Buy Land in Costa Rica as a Foreigner: The 2026 Guide
Foreigners can own titled land in Costa Rica outright. Here is the process, the paperwork, and the traps — written…
August 28, 2026
Due Diligence Before Buying a Lot in Guanacaste: The Checklist
Water, title, land use, access, boundaries. The five checks that separate a real purchase from an expensive lesson — with…
August 28, 2026
Closing Costs in Costa Rica: The Real Numbers
Transfer tax, stamps, notary, escrow — what it actually costs to close on land in Costa Rica, and which numbers…
August 28, 2026
The Nicoya Blue Zone: Why This Coast Keeps Drawing Buyers
Nicoya is one of five places on earth where people routinely live past ninety. That fact shapes who moves here…
August 28, 2026
Playa Negra vs. Tamarindo: Choosing Your Base on the Gold Coast
One is a world-famous surf town with every service; the other is a quiet reef-break village. Where you settle depends…