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Can I Open a Bank Account in Costa Rica?

I get asked this all the time. “Can I open a bank account in Costa Rica”? The simple answer is yes! But you need to know the limitations that are involved. It also depends if you are opening a personal account or a corporate account. There are restrictions set by the “SUGEF”, the General Superintendent of Financial Institutions. This is basically...

Cars, golf carts, buses, or horses?

Cars, golf carts, buses, taxis, horses, or your own two feet… with so many options, which way is the best way to get around Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa, or beyond?! To be honest, it’s all about personal preference! But the only way to make the right decision is to know what all your options are or what they entail. Let’s get started! Ways...

Buying a Car in Costa Rica

We discussed shipping a car to Costa Rica in a previous blog post. Have you decided it would be better to leave your Jaguar in the United and States and buy a vehicle better suited to the conditions in Costa Rica? You need to find something to get you around the country you now call home. There are many affordable used cars in Costa Rica from a...

Coopeguanacaste Introducing Gasification Technology For Green Energy

Costa Rica prides itself on being a green country, especially when it comes to green energy! Coopeguanacaste plans on making history by being the first organization to bring gasification technology into Central America! What is Gasification? Gasification is a process that converts organic or fossil-based carbonaceous materials at high...

Cost of Living in Costa Rica

Note: this article was updated in November 2022 What does it cost to live in Costa Rica? Many North Americans and Europeans ask this question before they make the move. They dream of a better life in paradise but often wonder if they can afford it. Well I have great news! According to data on the website numbeo.com, the average cost of living in...

Children’s Day in Costa Rica

Children's Day or El Día del Niño is a celebration in Costa Rica that happens every year on September 9th. This playful celebration honors all the children of Costa Rica with festivities and various activities. El Día del Niño was established in Costa Rica in 1946. Costa Rica was actually one of the first countries to celebrate Children's Day....

Condominiums in Playa Hermosa

Condo living is easy living! The beauty of living in a condo is you have much less to worry about. HOA fees take care of things like landscaping, exterior building maintenance, and you often have various onsite amenities such as a pool or sports complex. Check out below all the wonderful condominiums for sale in Playa Hermosa! Condo...

Condominiums in Playa Del Coco

Condos have never been more popular! They are ideal for those who prefer a smaller investment or are not planning on being here in Costa Rica full time. The HOA fees take care of things like landscaping, exterior building maintenance, and various onsite amenities such as a pool or parks. These perks provide plenty of peace of mind. Take a look at...

Condominiums in Playa Hermosa

Buyer’s Closing Costs In Costa Rica

Here is a detailed breakdown of the typical buyer’s closing costs for a property in Costa Rica. A common question buyers have when purchasing property in Costa Rica is “what are the closing costs”. This is actually a very easy question to answer as the laws of Costa Rica dictate what the bulk of the closing costs are. When purchasing a...