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Not really sure if Costa Rica is the right place for you to live your best life? Here’s a list of inspiring, seductive, and strange qualities about expat life in Costa Rica — uncovered for all to see! If you are going to move to a place as magical as Costa Rica, it’s best to…
This past week, we received a question from one of our readers about what it’s like to telework from Costa Rica. The questioner wants to know what it’s like to have a workplace in the middle of the tropical forest, rivers, volcanoes, sea, beaches, waves, sun, and healthy, organic food, and how easy it is…
May 2020 Costa Ballena Real Estate Market Report: Selling Properties From A Distance Our Osa Tropical Properties office is taking this time of social distancing to adapt our business to meet the needs of today’s Costa Ballena real estate clients. We may not have many people physically stepping into our office presently; however, this week…
As important as the interiors of a home are, you aren’t taking full advantage of a property in Costa Rica without creating living spaces outdoors as well. These chic, tropical outdoor spaces in Costa Rica’s South Pacific capitalize on the climate, views, and architecture of the property on which they sit. Take inspiration from these…
Written by Rebecca Rowntree, realtor for Osa Tropical Properties I feel very fortunate to have made the choice 6 years ago to call Costa Rica my home. I am so impressed with the proactive approach the various government groups within the country have taken to protecting the health and welfare of citizens and residents. With…
We have entered into week four of self-isolation in Costa Rica and our third installation of the Osa Tropical Properties’ ‘Coronavirus Chronicles.’ What a time this is to be living in Costa Rica! From speaking with friends over the phone or with clients online, we have come to determine that pretty much all expats who…
Although we recognize that there is not much room for anyone to move to Costa Rica or change locations at the moment, we are hopeful that our global situation will change soon. We at Osa Tropical Properties are all feeling happy and blessed to be riding out this storm from such a beautiful location, and…
Although we have no reports of official cases of Covid-19 in Costa Ballena, the effects of prevention are taking their toll on our local communities. A vast number of businesses and all of the beaches have been closed in our region and many are going without employment or access to their usual services. But people…
Part 1: Comparing The Land, Culture, and Ethics Mexico used to be the favored place for Americans to expatriate. It was the 1980s, the peso was significantly devalued, and the cost of living was cheap. The language, culture, and food were familiar to Americans who migrated in droves and it was just a short direct…
To retire in Costa Rica in 2020 is not about age anymore. It is fast becoming a lifestyle choice for all ages and demographics. So what does retire in Costa Rica in 2020 look like? In the South Pacific region of Costa Rica, it’s not just about sitting on the couch, watching daytime television, and…