Investment
Best Areas to Buy Land in Costa Rica for Building (2026)
Best areas to buy land in Costa Rica in 2026 depend on what you're building and why. James Caldwell breaks down Guanacaste, Nicoya Peninsula, Southern Pacific, and Central Valley.
Guides
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.
Living
Living in Uvita and the Southern Pacific: Expat Guide
Living in Uvita means green, quiet, and genuinely off the beaten path. An honest guide to life in the Southern Pacific, costs, schools, community, and who it suits.
Construction
The Hidden Cost of Paradise: Why Construction in Costa Rica Breaks People
The costs that break Costa Rica builds aren't the ones people budget for. An architect's honest breakdown of import taxes, design changes, and the real price of building remotely.
Investment
Is the Guanacaste Construction Boom Over? What the Data Shows in 2026
Guanacaste real estate in 2026: where the boom has stalled, where prices are holding, and why buyers are looking south to the Nicoya Peninsula.
Living
Living in Nosara: The Complete Expat Guide
Living in Nosara means active outdoor life, strong community, expensive homes, and dusty roads. An honest guide to what daily life actually looks like.
Construction
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.
Design
Small House Design in Costa Rica: Smart Layouts, Real Costs, and the Quality Trap
A 90-square-meter house with a beautiful terrace, good ceiling height, and quality finishes will make you happier than a 130-square-meter house where every room was shrunk to fit the program.
Investment
Property Management in Costa Rica: How to Manage a Rental From Abroad
A good property manager makes your investment work. A bad one lets your property deteriorate while collecting a fee.
Construction
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.
Living
Living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica: The Honest Expat Guide (2026)
Tamarindo is the most divided-in-opinion beach town among Costa Rica expats. Some people love it. Some think it lost its soul. Both perspectives have merit.
Investment
Investing in Costa Rica Real Estate: The Complete Guide for Foreign Investors (2026)
The worst investment decisions I have seen in Costa Rica were not bad properties. They were good properties bought by people who tried to optimize for cash flow, appreciation, and personal use simultaneously.