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17 April, 2021
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Moving to Costa Rica, Rent in Costa Rica

How important are nearby amenities in your home purchase?

Often homebuyers in Costa Rica forget to check on nearby amenities before they fall in love with a...

by Ivo Henfling

31 March, 2021
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Why do most homes in Costa Rica do not have an open floor plan?

Have you ever wondered why large single-family homes in Costa Rica do not have an open floor plan?...

by Ivo Henfling

26 March, 2021
Costa Rica Construction, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Is Vinyl Plank Flooring Right For Your Costa Rican Home?

Have you thought about using vinyl plank flooring in your home? Costa Rica is characterized by the...

by Ivo Henfling

20 March, 2021
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

What is dar en el clavo in Costa Rica

To nail it – dar en el clavo – is usually a miracle in Costa Rica, especially when dealing with...

by Ivo Henfling

6 March, 2021
Costa Rica Shopping, Moving to Costa Rica

Is moving to Costa Rica with a dietary problem or a disability a good idea?

Do you have a dietary problem or a disability? Are you afraid to move to Costa Rica because you...

by Ivo Henfling

20 February, 2021
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

What is a Media Naranja or half an Orange in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, the ideal person to spend the rest of your life with is “la media naranja” or...

by Ivo Henfling

6 February, 2021
Costa Rica Entertainment, Costa Rica Travel

What Can a Horse Lover and a Casino Fan Expect in Costa Rica?

Are you a horse lover or do you love to bet on horse racing? Then Costa Rica has plenty of great...

by Ivo Henfling

5 February, 2021
Costa Rica Banking and Mortgages, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

International Money Transfer Companies option for real estate purchase

A money transfer is key to any international real estate transaction. It’s no secret that...

by Ivo Henfling

20 January, 2021
Costa Rica Health & Medical Services, Costa Rica Living

Where To Get a 24-hour Covid 19 Test In Costa Rica

We receive questions about a 24-hour Covid 19 Test from clients every day. Visitors from the U.S....

by Ivo Henfling

16 January, 2021
Costa Rica Blogs by Expats, How to prevent culture shock

Strange habits – Stories by a Former Expat in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, people have sometimes strange habits. They do a lot of things differently. When...

by Guest Blogger

3 January, 2021
Moving to Costa Rica

Costa Rican real estate company prepares for retirees moving to Costa Rica in 2021

Press Release – GoDutch Realty, a real estate company in Costa Rica, with a large market segment...

by Ivo Henfling

25 December, 2020
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Moving to Costa Rica

10 Most Read Live in Costa Rica blogs 2020

The best part about writing blogs for those who want to live in Costa Rica is that thousands of...

by Ivo Henfling

16 December, 2020
Costa Rica Living

7 Ways To Make Wooden Furniture Last Longer in the Tropics

Wooden furniture from Sarchi is quite commonly found in expat homes in Costa Rica. Nowadays,...

by Ivo Henfling

4 December, 2020
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

Get rid of collectibles and war trophies before showing appointments

Do you have collectibles or war trophies all over your house? Having a tough time selling your...

by Ivo Henfling

20 November, 2020
Costa Rica Living

Who Are Costa Rica´s Greatest Sporting Icons?

As a country of sports lovers, it is no surprise to see that Costa Rica has its fair share of...

by Ivo Henfling

6 November, 2020
Costa Rica Living, Moving to Costa Rica

The Art of Doing Nothing in Costa Rica

Doing nothing is pretty easy in Costa Rica. I know a lot of people who spend their entire day doing...

by Ivo Henfling

23 October, 2020
Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Rent in Costa Rica

10 Important Lease Agreement Data Tenants Need to Pay Attention To

The rules for a lease agreement in Costa Rica are not as simple as you might think. I’ve seen...

by Ivo Henfling

10 October, 2020
Costa Rica Utilities

Please do not leave a message – Voicemail in Costa Rica

I hate voicemail. Please don't leave a message, call me back later. You can also send me an...

by Ivo Henfling

3 October, 2020
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Buying Atenas Property During Covid19 with GoDutch Realty

My husband and I were considering relocating to Costa Rica after one visit. So we signed up with...

by Guest Blogger

2 October, 2020
Costa Rica Travel, Moving to Costa Rica

Travel to Costa Rica from Virginia during Covid19 in September 2020

My husband James and I recently had to travel to Costa Rica from Virginia as tourists. And I...

by Guest Blogger

1 October, 2020
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Clever Ways To Decorate Your Home With An Aquarium

I know, you usually wouldn’t think of decorating your home in Costa Rica with an...

by Ivo Henfling

26 September, 2020
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

10 steps on how to buy a building lot in Costa Rica

Not necessarily you need to have an eccentric taste to prefer to buy a building lot for your future...

by Ivo Henfling

Leasing vs Buying Commercial Property in Costa Rica

17 September, 2020
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Leasing VS Buying Commercial Property – Pros and Cons

When starting a business in Costa Rica, you’ll need to make the decision of leasing or buying...

by Ivo Henfling

10 September, 2020
Costa Rica Living, Moving to Costa Rica

5 Amazing Places to Settle Down in Costa Rica

When moving to Costa Rica you’d want to settle down in one of the most amazing places,...

by Ivo Henfling

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How important are nearby amenities in your home purchase?

Why do most homes in Costa Rica do not have an open floor plan?

Is Vinyl Plank Flooring Right For Your Costa Rican Home?

What is dar en el clavo in Costa Rica

Is moving to Costa Rica with a dietary problem or a disability a good idea?

What is a Media Naranja or half an Orange in Costa Rica?

What Can a Horse Lover and a Casino Fan Expect in Costa Rica?

International Money Transfer Companies option for real estate purchase

Where To Get a 24-hour Covid 19 Test In Costa Rica

Strange habits – Stories by a Former Expat in Costa Rica

Costa Rican real estate company prepares for retirees moving to Costa Rica in 2021

10 Most Read Live in Costa Rica blogs 2020

7 Ways To Make Wooden Furniture Last Longer in the Tropics

Get rid of collectibles and war trophies before showing appointments

Who Are Costa Rica´s Greatest Sporting Icons?

The Art of Doing Nothing in Costa Rica

10 Important Lease Agreement Data Tenants Need to Pay Attention To

Please do not leave a message – Voicemail in Costa Rica

Buying Atenas Property During Covid19 with GoDutch Realty

Travel to Costa Rica from Virginia during Covid19 in September 2020

Clever Ways To Decorate Your Home With An Aquarium

10 steps on how to buy a building lot in Costa Rica

Leasing VS Buying Commercial Property – Pros and Cons

5 Amazing Places to Settle Down in Costa Rica

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