Maria was an absolute delight to work with on the purchase of my lot in Puerto Viejo! She showed us the pros and cons of each lot we viewed, was never pushy, and never tried to steer us one way or the other. She walked us through the entire process — from locating the lot we wanted to signing the final paperwork with our attorney. Kind, courteous, and fluent in impeccable English as well as Spanish, she explained the nuances of purchasing property in Costa Rica in a way that was easy to understand. I highly recommend her to anybody contemplating purchasing property in Costa Rica.

I looked at homes in many coastal towns up and down the Pacific Coast before discovering the Caribbean and the charming town of Puerto Viejo, where I met Maria Chaves. Working with her was like working with a friend — she was kind, fun, and genuinely cared about helping me find the right home. She showed me many homes without ever rushing me, and supported me through every step of the purchase and beyond. Her experience as a Realtor in the USA and on the Pacific Coast, plus her in-depth knowledge of Puerto Viejo and surrounding towns, was invaluable. She made my purchase smooth and stress-free, and when I hit a tough stretch of a major home renovation, she stepped in as Project Manager. Her communication, management skills, and strong ethic made the completion of my project possible.