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IVO HENFLING | MARCH 13, 2015 You just arrived at the international airport in Costa Rica. As soon as you walk outside arrivals, 10 guys jump on you, trying to help you with your suitcases. Of course they want to get paid for their services, how much should you pay them? You’re having a […]
by Ivo Henfling
Have you noticed that Ticos have flaws, just like we all do? But let me show you that they have different flaws than you and I have. Sometimes these flaws are funny. And sometimes they’re quite the opposite. And that’s when you need to keep your cool! Costa Ricans, we call them Ticos, have a […]
by Ivo Henfling
PABLO R. | FEBRUARY 27, 2015 When you live in the United States, like we do, you tend to take water for granted. In the 30 years we’ve been living in Washington DC we’ve had a water interruption only once. And the limits of our concern generally are the hope that the pipes won’t freeze at night […]
by Ivo Henfling
CHARLOTTE MADISSON | FEBRUARY 4, 2015 There are many reasons for expats to move to Costa Rica, from its unique and beautiful natural appeal, to the rich and diverse cultural heritage and business opportunities. One thing remains constant however and that is that you will need to be properly prepared if you want to make your […]
by Ivo Henfling
IVO HENFLING | JANUARY 9, 2015 I have written quite a few blogs about driving in Costa Rica and strange and funny things you might find on the roads of Costa Rica and show you that driving in Costa Rica can be a challenge. Today’s turn is for the no-passing zone and the lack of it. Como, […]
by Ivo Henfling
IVO HENFLING | JANUARY 3, 2015 It is summertime again in Costa Rica and that means trips to the beaches and national parks for those who live here. For sure, you will have family and friends from back home visiting. They will want you to take them to see Lake Arenal and the Poas Volcano or […]
by Ivo Henfling
IVO HENFLING | DECEMBER 27, 2014 When you do your due diligence before you retire or become a snowbird in Costa Rica, you might read someplace that you should rent first before you buy. I would like to refer to your option to rent in this article, opposed to purchasing Costa Rica property so you can take a well informed […]
by Ivo Henfling
Who would have guessed that we have Black Friday in Costa Rica now too? Last Friday, I saw no Black Friday signs on any Costa Rica real estate offices. I have asked a couple of sellers but they didn’t think I was serious. Or they weren’t motivated enough. Maybe next year we will find sellers […]
by Ivo Henfling
Moving to Costa Rica? Be smart and first take the Christopher Howards famous Live in Costa Rica tours. Too many property buyers end up running all over the country without having a clue where to purchase or rent a vacation home or retirement home in Costa Rica. You have heard friends or family talk about […]
by Ivo Henfling
IVO HENFLING | NOVEMBER 14, 2014 A sidewalk in Costa Rica? What’s that, a sidewalk? Who needs a sidewalk anyway? Costaricans don’t use sidewalks, even if they have one. Costaricans walk on the road, mostly for lack of sidewalks or sidewalks with too many obstacles. A few weeks ago, I wrote about obstacles on the roads of […]
by Ivo Henfling