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Cariari real estate and the busy bee

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes We have a busy bee in Cariari! Being a real estate agent in Cariari is never an easy job, but it’s fun most of the time. There are twists and turns in every deal. Patience and nerves are always on edge. It means putting up with a lot of things…

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Medical Emergency Care in Costa Rica

Last Thursday, our 20-year-old son Taylor had a medical emergency in San Jose due to a seizure. That day, we found out that the medical emergency care in Costa Rica is very good. And important enough, quite affordable. A good friend needed help in getting his new ID number to reflect on his new drivers’…

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Roca Verde homes in Atenas | An oh so different gated community in Atenas

Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Did you know that Roca Verde homes are amongst the most popular homes in Atenas? I have lived in Atenas for almost 8 years now, own property in Atenas, and I still enjoy it. Over ten years ago, two French Canadian pioneers in Costa Rica, started to develop Vista Atenas…

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10 Guidelines for not being an abusive buyer of Costa Rica real estate

Once in a while, we have an abusive buyer. You didn’t know they exist? Becky Clower of Blue Water Properties in Tamarindo wrote an article for We Love Costa Rica “how not to treat your realtor”. For some time, I have been thinking about writing a blog about an abusive buyer of Costa Rica real…

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Costa Rica now has a Super National Soccer Stadium

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes The soccer stadium just finished as a gift from the Chinese Government is certainly a state of the art. My son and I went to the soccer game between our national team and Argentina. We went early to look over the new National Stadium and support Costa Rica against one…

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A tourist visa renewal trip to Bocas del Toro in Panama

Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes If it is time to get out of the country for a tourist visa renewal because you are not a legal resident of Costa Rica, Bocas del Toro, Panama, is a good option. My mom was visiting and stayed longer than expected. So it was necessary to make a tourist…

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English Language Theatre in Costa Rica

Estimated Reading Time: 2 Minutes Unfortunately, the English Language Theatre in Costa Rica does not exist, since 2022, anymore. But, I’m going to leave this blog online, so when they revive this great theater group, I’ll make the adjustments. If you enjoy going to the theater, and willing to check out a play in the…

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Horse Parade in Santa Maria de Dota

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Looking for something to do this coming weekend? There will be a Tope, typical horse parade in Santa Maria de Dota at 12:00md this Saturday (Feb 5th, 2011). If the usual happens, it will start an hour or two late. But there will be plenty of people watching the horse…

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Real Estate tip by Rudy: For Sale by Owner

Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes I want to share comments about For Sale by Owner that I hope will be informative. My comments are based on my personal perspective of the real estate market here in Costa Rica. Several months ago, there was a discussion about buying For Sale by Owner property on the Costa…

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Costa Rica Turtles nest in Ostional Beach

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes More than 680,000 turtles or Atlantic Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) have nested in 2010 on Ostional beach. This beach is located 65 miles from downtown Santa Cruz de Guanacaste. This was confirmed with Laura Brenes, manager of the protected area. On January 16 000 animals arrived and in February 9000. In…

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