Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Shelby Dobreff of Coldwell Banker Jacó to take a deep dive into one of Costa Rica's most talked-about real estate markets. We discuss how global economic uncertainty is influencing buyer behavior, whether Jacó is currently a buyer's or seller's market, who's investing in the area, and which property types are generating t...

Need any advice or information, message us. Today I'm joined by Scott Cutter, founder of 2 Costa Rica Real Estate and one of the country's most experienced brokers. Scott has watched Costa Rica evolve over the past few decades from a relatively undiscovered destination into one of the world's hottest markets for investors, retirees, families, and lifestyle buyers. We'll dive in...

Need any advice or information, message us. Today, we're joined by someone who has spent decades turning ambitious ideas into reality in Costa Rica—Neal Herman. From helping shape Las Catalinas into one of the country's most recognized master-planned communities to leading Punta Cacique, home to the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica, Neal has had a front-row seat to some of t...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Alex Stripe, owner and chief inspector of Stripe Signature Inspections, to discuss what every buyer should know before purchasing property in Costa Rica. Drawing on years of experience inspecting homes across the country, Alex shares what he's seeing on the ground in 2026, why not all home inspectors are created equal, and how buyers ca...

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Joaquin Rodriguez, Co-Owner and Sales & Marketing Director at Stay in Costa Rica, one of the country's premier luxury property management companies. We discuss what the first half of 2026 has looked like on the ground amid global economic uncertainty, how Stay in Costa Rica grew into one of the most respected property management...

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Richie Velasquez from Playa Grande Real Estate to get a candid, on-the-ground look at what’s really happening in Costa Rica’s booming property market. Having lived across Honduras, Panama, and Costa Rica for more than 35 years, Richie brings decades of regional experience, local knowledge, and a unique perspective shaped by his passion f...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Gabriel Saragovia, one of the visionaries behind Rio Perdido and one of Costa Rica’s leading voices in eco-wellness tourism. We dive into what’s really happening on the ground in Costa Rica tourism in 2026, how global volatility is impacting travel and development, and why wellness has become far more than just a marketing buzzword. Gabriel...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Juan Diego Cardenas, Owner and Chief Architect of Studio Anonima, an architectural firm here in Costa Rica that’s been pushing the boundaries of design while integrating projects into the natural environment and surrounding community. We’re going to get into what foreign developers often get wrong in Costa Rica, why designing in the tropics...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Pilar Vargas, Relocation and Buyers Rep to unpack why, despite a volatile start to 2026 globally, demand in Costa Rica’s Central Valley has remained resilient—if not increasingly strategic—as buyers shift toward lifestyle stability, value, and long-term livability. We dive into why the Central Valley is no longer just an afterthought to the...

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Spencer Barber to unpack what’s really happening on the ground in Costa Rica as global volatility shapes investor behavior in early 2026. We dive into why developers are increasingly choosing Costa Rica over the U.S., and the specific opportunities Spencer saw early in places like Playa Negra that others overlooked. He shares the most co...

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Andrey Quesada to discuss one of Costa Rica’s fastest-growing regions. From booming demand driven by free trade zones and lifestyle appeal, to land prices, rental yields, buyer trends, and where the real opportunities lie in 2026, Andrey shares the kind of on-the-ground insights you won’t find online. If you’re curious about investing in...

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Ben Rutherford of Bluezone Realty to unpack what’s really happening in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific market in 2026. We cover how global volatility is impacting local real estate, why stopping at Manuel Antonio might mean missing key opportunities further south, and whether we’re firmly in a buyer’s market. Ben shares where prices are ad...

Need any advice or information, message us. In today’s episode of Developer Diaries , Jake and Richard Bexon break down the lessons learned from developing Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas 1–3—and how those insights shaped the build of Villa 4. They share why Richard and Belong Costa Rica ultimately launched their own construction company, how they delivered the project in record time, what it too...

Need any advice or information, message us. Jake Alexander & Richard Bexon break down how fractional ownership is emerging as a hands-off way to invest in luxury property in Costa Rica. Similar to U.S.-style syndications, investors benefit from annual dividends while also enjoying personal usage of the property throughout the year—typically with a structured exit around year five. Free 15 min...

Need any advice or information, message us. We speak with Valeria Aguiluz from TLA Escrow about the recent news of an escrow company in Costa Rica disappearing with clients’ funds. In this episode, we discuss potential conflicts of interest in real estate transactions, the key questions buyers and investors should be asking, and how to ensure you are working with a reputable and trustworthy escrow...

Need any advice or information, message us. Andres Murillo, Real Estate Agent for 2CR in Guanacaste, discusses what’s happening across the growing beach towns of Playa Grande, Avellanas, and Tamarindo. He shares his perspective on the current state of the market, whether we are truly entering a buyer’s market, what types of properties are moving quickly, and where he sees the biggest opportunities...

Need any advice or information, message us. Jake Alexander and Richard Bexon discuss the journey from discovering the land that would become the Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas to delivering the first three completed villas. They explore where the original idea came from, the market data that validated the concept, the architectural design process, and the challenges they faced along the way—part...

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Dan Williams, top Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker Tamarindo about what's happening in the Guanacaste Real Estate Market, where it's a buyers market, where it's a sellers market and where he thinks the opportunities lie in Costa Rica Real Estate. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Cont...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Zach Kay, CEO and Founder of Second Street, a mortgage company offering fixed interest 30 year terms on Costa Rica mortgages.  We discuss how their offering differs, what people need to understand about loans in Costa Rica and where he sees opportunity in Costa Rica's Real Estate and Investment market. Free 15 min consultation:  https:/...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Pablo Arias about the real conversations happening beneath the “pura vida” surface: are Ticos actually upset with foreigners, or with the speed of change? What earns genuine respect here, and what quietly fuels resentment? We explore the difference between contributing to Costa Rica versus extracting from it, what’s truly driving the rising...

Need any advice or information, message us. I sat down with Casey Halloran on the Let’s Talk Tourism podcast to cut through the noise around Costa Rica investing in 2026. We talk candidly about who will thrive, who will struggle, where genuine opportunity still exists, and the hard truths most people miss about tourism investing in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.co...

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Bob Davey, Principal of Christie’s International Real Estate Costa Rica and General Partner of Las Catalinas about what happened in 2025 and where he sees opportunity in 2026.  Bob talks about Costa Rica being a lifestyle investment and gives his advice when investing into new developments in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meet...

Need any advice or information, message us. I’m joined by Dan Chaput for an unfiltered look at Costa Rica in 2026. From real estate marketing and investing to security, gentrification, and politics, we talk about what’s real, what’s hype, and what people aren’t saying out loud. Dan never holds back—and this episode is no exception. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/cr...

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Rolando Campos , owner of Chayote Lodge and a 30-year tourism veteran, to unpack what really happened in Costa Rica’s tourism sector in 2025. Rolando shares his outlook for 2026, where he sees the best investment opportunities, and the realities facing boutique hotels amid the continued evolution of luxury tourism in Costa Rica. Free 15...

Need any advice or information, message us. Developer and CEO of Belong Costa Rica , Richard Bexon, joins us to break down the journey behind creating Arenal’s #1 luxury vacation rental . We dive into why he chose Arenal, the data and experience that informed the investment decision, and the real-world challenges of taking a project from concept and design through construction and delivery. Free 1...