Last week, we promised Part 2 of our top gated communities for retirees in Costa Rica – and here it is! Note that these communities are not strictly retirement communities (with minimum age restrictions), but rather offer the amenities, lifestyle, and diversity that make them ideal for active seniors and retirement living in gated communities... The post Top Retirement Gated Communities in Costa Rica: Part 2 (Playas del Coco to Playa Lagarto) appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more

In your search for a Costa Rica real estate agent to represent you as a buyer, you’ve probably heard it all: Anyone can be a real estate agent in Costa Rica. It’s the Wild West out here. There is no RE licensing in Costa Rica. And watch out, there are crooks out there! In order:... The post 10 Tips to Hiring an Ethical & Professional Buyer’s Agent in Costa Rica appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more

Updated February 2023: You may have heard about the new Flamingo Marina, aka Marina Flamingo, located in the Playa Potrero/Playa Flamingo area and just a 7-minute walk to the famed Flamingo Beach. More accurately, though, we should call it brand, spanking new, as Phase One just celebrated its official inauguration on February 19, 2023, after 6 years... The post The New Flamingo Marina: What to Know (2023 Update) appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more

Can you believe we’re already halfway into February? It feels like almost yesterday that we were ringing in the New Year, looking back on 2022, and setting new resolutions. And that got me thinking. Every year – every day, every week, and every month of every year – we at Blue Water Properties set new... The post What a Year! Blue Water Properties of Costa Rica: 2022 in Review appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more

You may have heard that there’s a new Costa Rica MLS in town. And it’s promising to change everything. You’ve likely heard the term “MLS” many times before. It stands for multiple listing service and, while its modern iteration is quite tech-forward, the term dates back more than 115 years: Dating as far back as... The post New Costa Rica MLS: How It Works & Why You Should Care appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more

When you move to Costa Rica, you suddenly find yourself in a whole new world. And by that, we mean the world of Costa Rica fruits. Among others… Shopping at the feria, or farmer’s market, is an incredible way to ease into a new country, a new culture, a new cuisine, and a new language.... The post Feria Field Guide: 19 Costa Rican Fruits You’ve [Probably] Never Heard of But Have to Try (Part 1) appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more

When you think of incredible discoveries in Costa Rica, you most likely think a new animal or plant species… But what if we told you it’s longevity? Human longevity, specifically. Welcome to the Costa Rica blue zone.  There’s something fascinating happening in Costa Rica’s northwestern region: People here live longer. As in, longer than elsewhere... The post What’s a Blue Zone? Costa Rica’s Secret to Longevity appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more

If you’re researching building in paradise, you should know that Costa Rica home building costs have increased. In 2023, it will be more expensive to build than it was even a year ago. There are both local and global causes for these increases. Let’s discuss. Reason #1: Increased Social Security (Caja/CCSS) Costs The first factor... The post Building with Becky: Costa Rica Home Building Costs are On the Rise (2022-2023 Update) appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more

In Costa Rica, the holidays are one of the most joyous times of the year. Beyond the standard festivities, Christmas in Costa Rica means that the weather has finally turned – it’s sunny! all day! and we’re feeling great! – and the kids are out of school. It’s a wonderful, tropical, light-filled time of year,... The post ‘Tis la Temporada: Christmas, New Year’s & Holiday Traditions in Costa Rica appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more

Guanacaste is a get-outdoors, enjoy-the-sun, Mother-Nature kind of place. And so, it should be no surprise that one of our favorite activities is mountain biking in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. And by “our,” I mean a lot of us. Those of us who are lucky enough to live in Costa Rica and call Guanacaste home –... The post Have Bike, Will Ride: 5 Must-Pedal Mountain Bike Trails in Guanacaste appeared first on Costa Rica Real Estate ..read more