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Updated June, 20th 2023
Updated June, 20th 2023
In recent years, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong has been captivating the hearts of both locals and expats in Playas del Coco. Pickleball, a rapidly growing paddle sport, has taken the beach town by storm, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds for an exciting and energetic experience.
There are many ways to add value to your home in Costa Rica. Here are some tips on how to get the most bang for your buck.
If you're a homeowner in Costa Rica looking to add value to your home, there are so many ways to do so. Whether you are on a budget or not, you have plenty of options!
Costa Rica doesn’t observe Daylight Savings Time. Here we discuss the reasons why and the effect it has on citizens and residents
Costa Rica makes keeping time easy! You never have to worry about different time zones throughout the country or Daylight Savings Time. Conveniently located near the equator, Costa Rica enjoys 12 hours of sunshine and 12 hours of night year-round. You can actually watch the sunrise over the ocean on the Caribbean Coast and then watch the sunset on the Pacific Coast all in one day!
There has been another VERY IMPORTANT update to the Law to Attract Investors, Rentistas, and Retirees. In order to take advantage of this new law that has been put into place, when purchasing a property it MUST be registered under your personal name to fulfill the investment requirement. You may NOT use a Costa Rica corporation or a US/Canadian corporation to hold the property. You will be required to use your current passport to purchase the property for the capital investment to be valid under this law.
Sometimes Spanish class just isn’t enough, especially when it comes to learning these Costa Rica slang & sayings. Each Spanish speaking country has a slight variation when it comes to their language. Similar to the differences in British English and English spoken in the United States.
Here is a list of all the most common slang words & sayings Costa Ricans use so that way you are never out of the loop! Plus you will sound like a local.
Costa Rica is working towards the legalization of recreational marijuana. During the commemoration of President Rodrigo Chaves’ first 100 days in office, Chaves announced a bill that would do just that! This bill for legalizing recreational marijuana will be presented to the Legislative Assembly by November 1st at the latest.