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New Mal Pais Turnkey Homes For Sale

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It’s funny to think of comparing the privacy and tranquility of one part of an isolated jungle town to another side of the same isolated jungle town. As if being half a day from anything resembling a city wasn’t enough. Well, RE/MAX Pura Vida isn’t afraid to share the nuances of our growing tiny town. […]

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FAQ: Buying a Property in Costa Rica

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Can foreigners own land in Costa Rica? Is financing available? What are property taxes and closing costs on a property in Costa Rica? What is the average building cost? Etc. These are just a few of the frequently asked questions we get from clients starting their process of purchasing a property in Costa Rica. Buying […]

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Capital Gains Tax: Costa Rica Real Estate

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Perhaps you have heard about the new Capital Gains’ tax & wondering how it will effect you, your home and/or your investment in Costa Rica real estate. RE/MAX Pura Vida strives to keep their clients & colleagues as informed as possible, that being said the New Tax Law called “Ley de Fortalecimiento de las Finanzas […]

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Real Estate Playa Hermosa Costa Rica

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Playa Hermosa is the most exclusive communities of what is considered the Santa Teresa area. Far enough from town to eliminate foot traffic but not so far as to make drives to local restaurants and shops more than a few minutes, this area has both beautiful beachside properties and incredible mountain views. From surf breaks […]

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Santa Teresa Property For Sale

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With every passing year Santa Teresa’s name gets tossed around more and its reputation for a picturesque paradise, yet undiscovered by the masses grows. As Costa Rica’s infrastructure grows with it, opportunities of all kinds will flourish with Santa Teresa property for sale, as well as its surrounding areas such as Mal Pais, Playa Hermosa, […]

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Affordable Homes in Costa Rica

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What can be said about the lush paradise nation of Costa Rica that hasn’t already been said? Vacationers and expats alike are flocking to this tiny tropical country for a cornucopia of reasons. One of the greenest nations world, both in color and carbon footprint, a biodiversity that other nations pale in comparison to, and […]

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San Isidro Costa Rica

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Just North of Playa Hermosa lies a sparse little town of rolling hills and vast jungle vistas known as San Isidro, Costa Rica. Valleys open up to splay the landscape out for miles and miles, drawing cool jungle breezes up the hillsides all year round. San Isidro, Costa Rica sits conveniently near all major and […]

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Costa Rica Businesses For Sale

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Anywhere you go, it seems like everyone is talking about Costa Rica businesses for sale. The Latin American gem is quickly moving to the top of everyone’s travel list and because of this, it’s a perfect investment location. Here at RE/MAX Pura Vida we’ve notice our little town of Santa Teresa popping up in articles […]

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Manzanillo Costa Rica

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Sitting just a short quad ride North of Playa Hermosa and Santa Teresa lies a quaint, quiet fishing village known as Manzanillo Costa Rica. Save for the annual Sand Castle Festival, Manzanillo rarely receives more than just tourists passing through on quad and stand-up paddleboard tours or staying a day on its practically private beaches. […]

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Costa Rica Farms For Sale

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Farming has been a long-time staple in Costa Rica and it’s obvious why. The lush jungles that cover the tiny Latin American country are clear indicators of rich volcanic soil and consistent rains. Even without human intervention, a morning walk can easily result in a cornucopia of fruits for your breakfast smoothie. Furthermore, the Costa […]

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Santa Teresa Homes For Sale

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Moving to the jungle can often mean giving up luxuries you may have grown accustomed to in daily life. Waking up to monkeys passing overhead, toucans resting before an ocean view, and in a room surrounded by lush and lively foliage can mean inviting the jungle and its hardships into your home itself. There are […]

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Closing Costs in Costa Rica

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Buying property can be the single most important decision and process of an individual’s life. And doing so in a foreign country can seem like even more a daunting task. Sure, you’ve got a property in mind and a general sale price, perhaps you’ve even started negotiating, but when it’s all said in done, it […]

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Custom Sustainable Homes For Sale

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Costa Rica’s leading draw these days is its Eco-Tourism. Eco-conscious people from around the world are flocking to this tiny nation to see the variety of nature it boasts. From volcanoes to cloud forests, there is something for everyone and the Nicoya Peninsula is no different. Having the ability to disappear into the seemingly remote […]

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Top-Notch Beachfront Properties

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Surrounded by the beauty of the sea and wonders of the jungle, it can be easy to become jaded. Every once in a while, though, something comes across the RE/MAX Pura Vida desk that wows even us. An investment that accents the surroundings into something more closely resembling an experience, than simply a dwelling. Few […]

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Exclusive Beachfront Property For Sale

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If you are anything like most our clients at RE/MAX Pura Vida, you have dreamt about living steps away to white sand beaches & warm, clear ocean waters. Well, dream no further! We have just listed 3 opportunities to own your perfect piece of oceanfront property today! Each property ranges in size and pricing so […]

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Exclusive Property Listings Just Added!

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It’s surf season in Santa Teresa all year long. With some of the best beaches in Costa Rica serving up some of the greatest and most varying surf breaks around, people flock to the Santa Teresa, Playa Hermosa, and Mal Pais year after year to chase the life that starts every day on the perfect […]

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Turn Key Homes Under $500k

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There’s something about the Santa Teresa and Mal Pais area that draws people back time and time again. It’s a common story to hear people say they’ve visited annually for five or ten years, now. Some come for a week or two, others a month. Many live here for 3 to 6 months out of […]

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Ocean View Lots For Sale

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It’s been said that for every extra uninterrupted mile you can see from your home, it’s the equivalent of an additional $10,000 a year in salary. While your checkbook might not agree, your mind and body certainly will and after just a weeklong vacation by the seaside, it’s easy to see the people who did […]

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Benefits of Living at the Beach

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For most of human history nearly half of the world’s population has lived within 100 kilometers of a coast line and for good reason. If you’ve ever been to the beach you know how instantly relaxing and somehow, at the same time, invigorating the sun, sand, and water can be. From the scents and smells […]

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Beachfront Properties For Sale

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Playa Santa Teresa, and surrounding beaches, has been named over and over again one of the best beaches in all of Costa Rica. Which makes it no surprise one of the most sought-after investment properties clients look for is prime beachfront lots throughout the Nicoya Peninsula. In a previous article we explained the difference between […]

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