Construction
Can Foreigners Build a House in Costa Rica? Yes, Here's How
Foreigners can build in Costa Rica with the same rights as citizens on titled land. A contractor's guide to permits, process, managing from abroad, and taxes when you sell.
Carolina Vargas
General contractor based in Guanacaste with 12 years building residential and hospitality projects on the Pacific coast. Writes about construction from the contractor's side of the table.
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The Best Construction Method for Costa Rica: Steel, Concrete, Wood, and More
Best construction method for Costa Rica depends on your site and design. Contractor Carolina Vargas breaks down concrete block, steel frame, hybrids, and the rest.
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Construction Timeline in Costa Rica: What to Expect From Start to Finish
The difference between a 9-month project and a 16-month project is rarely the construction itself. It is what happened before construction started.
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Building Permits in Costa Rica: The Complete Process Explained
The permit process in Costa Rica is not difficult. It is slow. Understanding the sequence saves you months.
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Protecting Your Construction Project in Costa Rica: Theft, Security, and What Your Contractor Should Be Doing
The difference between a project that loses $500 in materials and one that loses $15,000 is not luck. It is systems.
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Building Materials in Costa Rica: What's Available, What It Costs, and What Lasts
Every client asks about materials. The conversation is always the same: yes, you can get almost anything in Costa Rica. But whether you should is a different question.
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How to Hire a Contractor in Costa Rica (And Avoid Construction Scams)
A Costa Rican contractor with 12 years on the Pacific coast explains how construction scams work, what red flags to watch for, and what a good builder actually looks like.