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In recent years, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong has been captivating the hearts of both locals and expats in Playas del Coco. Pickleball, a rapidly growing paddle sport, has taken the beach town by storm, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds for an exciting and energetic experience.
Pickleball...
One of the few constants in life is taxes and fees. No matter where in the world you may live, there is a price to pay. Thankfully, here in Costa Rica it is a very small price to pay.
Breakdown of the yearly taxes in Costa Rica
Each year all property owners must pay their property tax. Costa Rica property tax is a quarter of 1% (.25%) and is...
Great news! The US Embassy in Costa Rica now offers the option to renew your US passport by mail. You no longer need to go through the hassle of going to the US Embassy in San Jose and doing an in person appointment.
The process is fairly simple and quick. You are eligible to renew your passport via the Costa Rican mail service (Correos de Costa...
Why are more and more millionaires investing in Costa Rica, and what does that mean for you?
More and more millionaires have begun to leave the United States. The “American Dream” is failing. Millionaires are looking for opportunities as well as happiness, elsewhere. Costa Rica has become a destination for those searching for better investment...
There are many ways to add value to your home in Costa Rica. Here are some tips on how to get the most bang for your buck.
If you're a homeowner in Costa Rica looking to add value to your home, there are so many ways to do so. Whether you are on a budget or not, you have plenty of options!
Inspect your home
The first and most important...
Costa Rica doesn’t observe Daylight Savings Time. Here we discuss the reasons why and the effect it has on citizens and residents
Costa Rica makes keeping time easy! You never have to worry about different time zones throughout the country or Daylight Savings Time. Conveniently located near the equator, Costa Rica enjoys 12 hours of sunshine and...
UPDATE April 26th, 2023
There has been another VERY IMPORTANT update to the Law to Attract Investors, Rentistas, and Retirees. In order to take advantage of this new law that has been put into place, when purchasing a property it MUST be registered under your personal name to fulfill the investment requirement. You may NOT use a Costa Rica...
Sometimes Spanish class just isn’t enough, especially when it comes to learning these Costa Rica slang & sayings. Each Spanish speaking country has a slight variation when it comes to their language. Similar to the differences in British English and English spoken in the United States.
Here is a list of all the most common slang words &...
Before you know it the high season will be upon us once again so I wanted to share a general real estate market update for the Papagayo Region. A lot has changed over the past two years and our market definitely reflects that.
The COVID pandemic was a big factor in changing mindsets and lifestyles. Costa Rica became a destination for those...
Costa Rica is working towards the legalization of recreational marijuana. During the commemoration of President Rodrigo Chaves’ first 100 days in office, Chaves announced a bill that would do just that! This bill for legalizing recreational marijuana will be presented to the Legislative Assembly by November 1st at the latest.
Earlier this year...