Casa Costa Rica Real Estate

26/03/2013

Eating like a local is one of the best ways to keep your cost of living low in Costa Rica. And for dining out that means frequenting your local soda, the equivalent of a diner or neighborhood restaurant in the U.S. They serve simple, nutritious food, including the casado, the unofficial national dis...

26/03/2013

Tired of 3/4 of your income going just on living expenses, busy cities, crowded streets, over priced rents or insane mortgage rates? Ever consider living abroad?

13/02/2013

SPECIES HIGHLIGHT: The keel-billed toucan's light green, banana-shaped bill (splashed with orange and tipped with red and blue) can grow to reach 1/3 the size of the bird's body!

http://rainforest-alliance.org/kids/species-profiles/keel-billed-toucan

09/02/2013

Costa Rica has beautiful outdoor markets where, for a very small sum, you can buy a week's worth of produce.

Don't you love local farmer's markets? Costa Rica's markets are so colorful I can spend hours in here! Get ready for a recipe soon where I'm gonna use something from one of this awesome markets! Any specific goodie you would like to see?

09/02/2013

Costa Rican's are warm caring people People are what make living in another country a positive experience, or a bad one. Here in Costa Rica, it's made up of small…

26/01/2013

Eco-minded? Here's some tips on what NOT to do ~ Hilarious!

You don't have to go to the ends of the Earth to save the rainforest. Just Follow the Frog! Shop for Rainforest Alliance Certified products here: http://ow.l...

15/01/2013

This just reduced 4,000 sq ft 3BR/2BTH luxury home is on nearly a half acre that backs onto a national reserve. All living areas, as well as the bedrooms, share the same incredible views of mountains and wildlife.

Luxury amenities include custom-designed kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, vaulted wood ceilings, imported ceramic, master bathroom with en suite bathroom & private whirlpool bath, house-length terrace, infinity pool, two car garage, PLUS an in-law studio apartment.

What’s more, this home is in a private gated community that features paved stone roads, future driving range, community center, heliport, and tennis courts. Ideally located with only 30 minutes to downtown Atenas, 40 minutes to the San Jose international airport, and 30 minutes to Jaco Beach.

Fully furnished with high speed internet and Direct TV. Seller financing available.

For more details, visit http://costaricahouseforsale.wordpress.com/ or http://www.casa-costarica.com/2011/04/luxury-in-orotina-430k.html

29/12/2012

A gorgeous 30 acre farm with 16 acres planted in coffee, private river, and stunning views of the San Jose Valley. All three homes are new, built in the style of Provence with the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

Amenities include vaulted ceilings, tile floors, granite and marble counter-tops, laundry room, wheelchair accessible bathroom, French doors, multiple terraces, landscaped lawn, and more.

Fruit trees and plants include oranges, bananas, mangoes, lemons, avocadoes, mandarins, pineapple, and wild orchids. Over 900 meters of public road frontage, and a well that produces around 2400 gallons of water per hour.

Energy efficient and self-sustaining, an excellent investment property with infrastructure for development in place. Experience living year-round in a near perfect climate, with daytime temperatures averaging 74-82 degrees. Motivated sellers.

For more details, visit http://costaricacoffeefarm4sale.com/, or http://www.casa-costarica.com/2011/08/san-ramon-three-home-spectacular-farm.html

28/12/2012

That was the name of one of our excursions during our vaca. What are the wonders of Costa Rica? Coffee. Wildlife. First, we visited a coop where coffee is processed. I had never seen where coffee c...

14/12/2012

Always a favorite :)

Haciendo tamales: Deliciosa tradición Tica de fin de año /// Making tamales: Tasty Tico tradition for the holidays. Fotos/Photos Andres Madrigal

28/11/2012

Costa Rica has been ranked as the best country for real estate investment in 2013, according to the International Real Estate Investments Magazine.

20/11/2012

The decree for the regulation guarantees housing credit”, provides an option for Costa Rica’s and foreigner with residency the ability to pay when they lack the resources to pay the premium.