Caribbean journal
The Caribbean journal
Articles, news and local perspectives on property and life on Costa Rica's South Caribbean coast.
Want to Build a Home After Purchasing Land in Costa Rica? Here’s What You Need to Know
A guide to building a home after buying land in Costa Rica, covering local engineers, soil studies, reliable contractors, construction contracts, and on-site supervision.
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Important Steps After Purchasing Property in Costa Rica
The article outlines municipal ownership updates, declared property value and tax payments, utility transfers, annual corporation taxes, and shareholder declarations after purchasing property in Costa Rica.
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Top 5 Must-Try Dishes on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast
Five dishes with Caribbean influences in Costa Rica: rice and beans, rondón, patacones, ceviche, and Caribbean-style tamales, with descriptions of their ingredients and preparation.
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Point2Homes ceasing operations in Costa Rica in July 2024
An announcement that Point2Homes would stop its activity in Costa Rica at the end of July 2024, directing clients to Caribbean Real Estate’s website for new listings.
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Cheapest Month to Visit Costa Rica
A comparison of Costa Rica’s high season, November 1 to April 30, and green season, May to November, describing travel costs, crowds, landscapes, and cultural experiences.
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5 Mistakes to avoid when buying Real Estate in the Caribbean Costa Rica
Despite its title about buying real estate, the source body discusses property taxes at 0.25% and corporation taxes due January 31, 2024, with contact links for assistance.
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Costa Rica National Surf team… the third best Surf Team in Latin America. Way to go guys!
Costa Rica’s national surf team placed tenth with 1793 points at the ISA World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico in 2024 and ranked as the third-best team in Latin America.
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Exciting News to Puerto Viejo residents and visitors.
An announcement of work to expand the Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo, and Cocles bridges to two lanes and a bike lane, with traffic regulation by MOPT and an estimated eight-month project duration.
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Suggestion for travelers in Puerto Viejo
The source body announces TLA Escrow’s presence in Costa Rica, describes its Dallas base and over ten years of work with the agency, and names Stratos Escrow and STLA for funds coming to Costa Rica.
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Talamanca has now a female soccer team in the first division
An announcement of a first-division women’s soccer team in Puerto Viejo, Talamanca, with plans to play in the national championship and Cup tournament, and statements from Kimberly Lindo and Ben Abdelkader.
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Property and Corporation taxes due at beginning of January in Costa Rica.
The article describes property taxes at 0.25% of the home or land value and a January 31, 2024 deadline for corporation taxes, with contact links for assistance.
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Exploring Horizons: TLA Promotes its Business Model in Nosara, Tamarindo and El Coco
Happy to announce that TLA Escrow is now in Costa Rica. Based in Dallas Texas and serving all Latin America in the Real Estate transactions.
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List With Us
Caribbean Costa Rica Real Estate is a team of local real estate experts ready to assist you in how to sell your home, farm, land, or commercial property. From helping you setting the price to create marketing campaigns for traditional social media and web sites.
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How to Get to the South Caribbean
There’s a popular misconception that Costa Rica’s south Caribbean is really far away from everything else, and unfortunately this perception prevents many people from ever visiting the country’s most exotic region.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Caribbean* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)
Costa Rica’s south Caribbean is an anomaly in a time warp, a place where the wild things are, delightfully remote and unspoiled, yet also embracing the modern world at its own leisurely pace and with its own unique style.
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The Long and Binding Road: How to Gain Residency in Costa Rica
If you’re a foreigner planning to live in Costa Rica for years to come, you should consider the many advantages of applying for residency. Imagine no more border runs, the freedom to work legally and the ability to get a Costa Rican driver’s license.
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Why Choose Our Agents
Caribbean Costa Rica Real Estate is a leading full-service real-estate company in Costa Rica’s south Caribbean, and there’s a reason for that.
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We Offer Expert Construction Services
If you’ve decided to build your own home in Costa Rica, our knowledgeable agents will point you toward the most reliable and experienced construction professionals on the Caribbean coast.
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Full-Service Property Management
Vacation rentals are very popular in Costa Rica and for many travelers are the go-to choice for lodging in this country. This creates great income potential for anyone who owns a home in Costa Rica but doesn’t live in it full-time.
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Why the South Caribbean is Costa Rica’s Greatest Region
For those who have traveled anywhere else in Costa Rica, coming to the Caribbean is like being transported to an exotic new country.
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Legal Questions and Answers About Buying Property in Costa Rica
There are different ways and several steps to be followed for successfully acquiring a property in Costa Rica. This web page is aimed to briefly answer the most frequently asked questions when a person or a company desires to purchase a property in Costa Rica.
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We guide you through the purchase process
Having an experienced Real Estate Agent to Represent you is one of the most important things when deciding to buy a property. The agent is here to advise you and help you and guide you through the purchasing process.
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