Things Are Crazy Here On This One

With the massively changing world of the year, 2020, and early 2021, many people were talking like finding a planetary option was what we needed. Ok, fine – the conclusion of this topic was universally, and without exception, the same – there just aren’t any options when it comes to planets. We’re stuck. The next … Read more

Understanding Real Estate in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Zone Part 1

I’d say that about 1/10th of my time spent with people looking to buy property in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific zone is spent in the actual buying/selling of property. The other 9/10ths is a mix of conversations regarding what’s involved with living here, as well as discussing the business of real estate in Costa Rica. … Read more

About Bugs & Chilis

My first three weeks in Costa Rica (1999) my legs were red and itchy from the knees down. After those three weeks, it’s been smooth sailing. My legs cleared up, and aside from the occasional bloom, bugs have not been a problem.

Vegan Lifestyle in the Zone – Question From Reader

Towns for the Vegan Lifestyle - Ojochal Uvita or Tinamastes

Preamble: this article is my response to question I received from one of this blog’s readers. Its a bit unusual, but I see it as demonstrating a growing interest in The Zone – wellness – in its many forms. This one is specifically “vegan”, but the principles apply to all aspects of wellness. Tinamastes is mentioned … Read more

Should I Buy or Build a House in Costa Rica?

Should I Build a House in Costa Rica

Construction, that is to say, building a house in Costa Rica, is a project for the adventurous relocator, and for those that are looking to optimize a real estate investment strategy.

Whereas the following did not use to be true, times have changed; building a house in Costa Rica is entirely do-able, money-saving and potentially lucrative if you are a real estate investor.

Should I Build a House in Costa Rica
Build a House in Costa Rica (photo from www.manuprefab.com)

There are nightmare stories out there about building a house in Costa Rica. Relative to the topic of construction I can say that times have changed. “Relative” being the keyword here. Building a house can go south quickly anywhere. But the improvement over the last few years in the building process here in Costa Rica has improved exponentially.

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