A second home in a tropical country is about leisure time. It needs to have the amenities that the buyer…

We are willing to bet that those of you still living in Europe or North America who are thinking about…

The first public announcement of Costa Rica’s future plastics ban first came on World Environment Day on June 5, 2017,…

We’ve read other lists about how to make friends abroad if you’re of this age group or that. Well, we’re…

We love reading and making lists at the Osa Tropical Properties office, and today’s list is inspired by a recent…

It may come as a surprise, but there is no multiple listing service (MLS) for real estate in Costa Rica….

Costa Rica has been awarded once again, this time by tourism specialist Conde Nast Traveler Spain magazine naming Costa Rica…

With this week’s inauguration of Costa Rica’s newest (and youngest ever) president, the nation of under 5 million is poised…

Costa Rica’s economy has long benefitted from the medical tourism industry and this number has increased in recent years, thanks…

For property buyers on a budget, Costa Rica has a lot to offer. The question is, which part of your…

Long known as the culinary capital of Costa Rica, Ojochal is a small yet diverse community with something for everyone….

Envision Festival 2017 (Feb 23rd-26th) is fast approaching for its 7th round in the Costa Ballena.  For those who think…

Ojochal is often referred to as the “Culinary Center of Costa Rica” because of the wide variety of restaurants in…

Costa Ballena is a tri-town region in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, which boasts some of the…

The village of Ojochal has something for everyone!  Whether you are retired, considering retirement, interested in business opportunities or simply…

Starting a Business in Costa Rica Many of us sit inside drab offices, dreaming of opening a small, beachside cafe in…

Playa Tortuga (Turtle Beach), Costa Rica, its main attraction is its abundant wildlife and stunning natural scenery of towering mountains,…

This year, Costa Rica is celebrating the 195th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from Spain, which happened on the…