Costa Rica Life
Last week, we promised Part 2 of our top gated communities for retirees in Costa Rica – and here it is! Note that these communities are not strictly retirement communities (with minimum age restrictions), but rather offer the amenities, lifestyle, and diversity that make them ideal for active seniors and retirement living in gated communities…
If you’re dreaming – or, dare we say? planning – of retiring in Costa Rica, then you’re going to hit the geographic, where-oh-where phase sooner or later. And when that time comes, you’ll probably find yourself looking into the top retirement gated communities in Costa Rica. And when that time comes, you’ll probably find yourself…
When you move to Costa Rica, you suddenly find yourself in a whole new world. And by that, we mean the world of Costa Rica fruits. Among others… Shopping at the feria, or farmer’s market, is an incredible way to ease into a new country, a new culture, a new cuisine, and a new language….
When you think of incredible discoveries in Costa Rica, you most likely think a new animal or plant species… But what if we told you it’s longevity? Human longevity, specifically. Welcome to the Costa Rica blue zone. There’s something fascinating happening in Costa Rica’s northwestern region: People here live longer. As in, longer than elsewhere…
In Costa Rica, the holidays are one of the most joyous times of the year. Beyond the standard festivities, Christmas in Costa Rica means that the weather has finally turned – it’s sunny! all day! and we’re feeling great! – and the kids are out of school. It’s a wonderful, tropical, light-filled time of year,…
Guanacaste is a get-outdoors, enjoy-the-sun, Mother-Nature kind of place. And so, it should be no surprise that one of our favorite activities is mountain biking in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. And by “our,” I mean a lot of us. Those of us who are lucky enough to live in Costa Rica and call Guanacaste home –…
We are so grateful to be living in Costa Rica. Did you know that every year, during this season of thankfulness and giving, Blue Water Properties builds a home for a family in need? The program was once known as #aHomeForSilvia, our first home recipient, but has since grown to benefit several families in our community….
Before 2019, there was no tax on capital gains in Costa Rica (except for property developers). On July 1 of that year, a tax was implemented – but not to the extent you might fear. There are a lot of ins and outs to the new(ish) law, but let’s start with a blanket statement: There…
One of the best things about living in Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste, and specifically, in the town of Tamarindo, is our outdoor lifestyle. From surfing and swimming to finding our favorite routes to sail and the best hikes near Tamarindo, we love to constantly discover new and wonderful reasons to appreciate our…
Stunning scenery, ideal climate, wonderful people and proximity to International Airports, Costa Rica has become a popular area for investment, relocation and retirement for many North Americans and Europeans alike.
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