Life in Costa Rica
You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can always adjust the sails to reach your destination. This is the philosophy of architect Noam Schwartz and his team at Hacienda El Dorado SA, who along with Costa Rican-born…
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Ojochal is often known as the “Culinary Center of Costa Rica” because of the variety of restaurants in the area. As we move into November and high season we enjoy the availability of all of our fabulous restaurants, after many…
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Costa Rica has consistently featured at the top of the overall satisfaction index of many surveys of expat life around the world, the most recent which is no exception. Expat Insider 2016 by InterNations is considered one of the world’s…
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There are many English speakers in Costa Rica but there is definitely something to be said for learning to speak at least some basic Spanish. Tremendous good will goes along with a pleasant greeting and basic conversation in Spanish. Additionally,…
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With news of the Kardashians visiting Costa Rica and receiving backlash for referring to the Central American nation as an island, it’s beginning to feel like Costa Rica is really hitting the map. In recent years, we have seen beaches…
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Home to several of the country’s most stunning natural treasures, South Puntarenas is blessed with an abundance of exotic and diversified flora and fauna. Home to the largest last remaining stretches of Pacific coastal rainforests in Central America nestled within…
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House Hunters International filmed an episode, “A Couple Retires to Costa Rica”, with Osa Tropical Properties featured as the selling agent. The buyers featured in the episode, Sharon and Vee, loved Costa Rica after taking a vacation to Ojochal. After…
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There are competent residency lawyers in Costa Rica who can assist you throughout the process. Selecting a residency lawyer is a personal choice but make sure to get references or, if possible, a personal referral from someone you know who…
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For those who are ready, Costa Rica offers the right climate and environment for change. For those who allow the spirit of this land to take over, their change can be both physical in becoming engaged in nature; and spiritual,…
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As you start make your plans to move to Costa Rica you will want to think about applying for Costa Rican residency. Here are some of the benefits of being a legal resident. No more trips to get a new…
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