By Laura Gutierrez of Immigration Help Costa Rica How to choose where to live in Costa Rica. So, you are contemplating a move to Costa Rica after being intrigued by the promise of its unique beauty and livability. Going back to 1500, Christopher Columbus gave it the name which translates into "Rich Coast." It had nothing to do with gold, despite that being a major preoccupation. Without drif...

The current pandemic affecting the world generated an unexpected effect on the real estate market in Costa Rica. Despite travel restrictions and new requirements for tourists such as negative Covid-19 test or insurance with sufficient coverage in case of requiring extended stay due to illness; the truth is that the sale of properties has increased in recent months, especially in the areas near the...

The current times are unprecedented. The Coronavirus has impacted all areas of society, forcing new measures of social behavior such as isolation and distancing. Governments around the planet try to establish different measures to contain the disease, having to improvise in many cases. In all cases, the effect has been the same: the economy is suffering massive damage, causing a domino effect. In ...

Over the years Costa Rica has become one of the main expat havens in Latin America, the country possesses specific characteristics that make it attractive for foreigners who are looking for a peaceful place to live where they can enjoy the tropical weather and the benefits of living surrounded by raw nature while at the same time enjoying a comfortable life with access to modern-day amenities. ...

In 1977 a Law took effect named Ley Sobre la Zona Marítimo Terrestre or Law about the Maritime Terrestrial Zone, with the purpose of regulating all those areas located in front of the beach all over the country as well as other relevant areas such as islands, mangroves and estuaries. The beach areas of Costa Rica have gained a high value in recent years, due in large part to the attraction they ha...

Many times when we publish articles where Costa Rica is listed as one of the top destinations to retire/live in these articles refer to the country as “affordable”, we get comments from our readers stating their strong disagreement with these affirmations always wondering how much it really cost to live in Costa Rica? Well, the answer is far from simple; there are many things to consider, for i...

This Monday, January 15 is the deadline for owners of luxury houses in Costa Rica to pay the “Impuesto Solidario” (Solidarity Tax) without fines. Best known as the luxury home tax, this tax is to be paid by people who own residential properties in Costa Rica with a total value of ¢129 million colones (approximately $229,600.00 USD) or higher. The value of a property is determined by consider...

The developer company, of Ecuadorian origin, chose Costa Rica thanks to its good economic reputation in Central America and because it is home to important multinational companies worldwide, which generates greater market confidence. With an investment of US $ 45 million and the direct and indirect contracting of 200 people, the Furoinani Obras y Proyectos (FOP) real estate group starts operati...

The Ministry of Housing and Human Settlements (MIVAH) recently approved changes to regulations that increased the income cap for housing assistance in Costa Rica. Now, households with a total combined income of up to ₡776 thousand colones (about $1,000) can qualify for a "bono familiar de vivienda" or a family housing grant. This expands the number of household eligible for such assistance. ...