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Creating a last will and testament is the responsible and right thing to do for your loved ones. Find out why and how to get this done.
When living in paradise it can be difficult to think about the less savory topics such as your last will and testament. Costa Rica will honor your US/Canadian last will and testament only after it has gone...
Sloth is defined as “a disinclination to work or exert oneself,” and is included in the Catholic Church’s list of the “seven deadly sins”, along with pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, and wrath. Sounds a bit like a description of my last vacation, how about yours? Without the wrath. Well, maybe I felt a little wrath when a traveling companion...
You are probably wondering what is a Zaguate?! A Zaguate is the Costa Rican way of referring to a stray, mix breed, or street dog. Basically, it is the national breed of Costa Rica.
Zaguates can be large or small, wire-hair or short-hair, young or old, black, white or anything in between. There is no combination of traits, colors, and looks...
Thanks to the generosity of Costa Ricans that give life, eighty-eight people are alive and well today. They are enjoying a new lease on life due to receiving an organ transplant. I know this is a weird subject, but one that should be looked at or considered if moving to Costa Rica. Of course, it is a personal decision.
Reported by the Organ and...
A new record was hit in Costa Rica! The largest number ever of presidential candidates ran this year. Out of 25 candidates, Rodrigo Chaves won the Presidential Election of 2022. Although this didn’t happen with one shot. Did having so many options to choose from make this presidential election particularly difficult?
During the first round of...
The Costa Rica water infrastructure is about to improve. If you have ever spent any time in Guanacaste, Costa Rica or read about it, you may have heard of it’s water distribution issues. Well, in time that will all be over as the government of Costa Rica signed a $425 million loan agreement to end the water issues of Guanacaste.
Now having said...
A golden-skinned turkey, aromatic stuffing, tart cranberries, and the warm spices of pumpkin pie…everyone’s mouth starts to water sometime in November just thinking about the traditional Thanksgiving menu. But what about a Costa Rica Thanksgiving? Can you still celebrate a US/Canadian holiday in a Central American country?
Who Celebrates?...
Costa Rica law 9416, know as the “Law to Improve the Fight Against Fiscal Fraud” (Ley para Mejorar la Lucha contra el Fraude Fiscal), requires that all shareholders and owners of legal entities ( ie corporations that hold property) register their identity with the government. The Banco Central has been tasked with recording the identity of all...
Taxes. Everyone’s least favorite topic but important information for those wanting to move to Costa Rica. So what is the luxury home tax? Below, I will go into detail of what this tax is and who it applies to.
What is the Luxury Home Tax and Who Needs to Pay it?
The Solidarity Tax for the Strengthening of Housing Programs or simply put, the...
“When you get here, everything turns into a green paradise, full of wildlife. It cannot be described in a few words. It is absolutely fantastic. On earth, under water, everything is indescribable.” Where am I? Costa Rica’s Cocos Island.
Cocos is a 9-square-mile island about 300 miles off the southwest coast of Costa Rica that is known for its...