
Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation
We chat with experts about Costa Rica Real Estate, buying a property in Costa Rica, building in Costa Rica, relocating and moving to Costa Rica, and investment experts on businesses that can work in Costa Rica. E-mail us at info@investingcostarica.com
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EP-254 Environmental justice and gentrification in Costa Rica + Pavones Update with Walter Brenes
Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Environmental and Sustainability Lawyer Walter Brenes about the current cases he"s fighting in Costa Rica, what is really happening in Pavones as the town is knocked down by the municipality and what he thinks will happen in other beach towns as municipalities and

EP-253. Understanding land use and regulations in Costa Rica with lawyer Jose Maria Pacheco.
Need any advice or information, message us. Lawyer, José María Pacheco, and I dive into all things land in Costa Rica. We break down the different types of land use, what you can and can’t do with each, and the key risks to watch out for. José also shares insight into common land investment pitfalls and highlights the
Need any advice or information, message us. I sat down with Jake Alexander, founder of tucanchat.io—a WhatsApp translation tool designed to help expats and locals bridge the language gap between English and Tico Spanish. We discussed how the idea for tucanchat.io came about and the ways it’s helping expats navigate dai

EP-251 Escrow in Costa Rica - not all are equal and this is how they work - TLA Escrow
Need any advice or information, message us. In this episode, we sit down with Valeria Aguiluz to break down how escrow works in Costa Rica. We cover the key options available to investors, the critical questions to ask your escrow provider, and the advantages of using escrow in real estate transactions. Valeria also sh

EP-250 Everything you need to know about US tax on a Costa Rica Investment with US CPA Alex McGowin
Need any advice or information, message us. Alex McGowin joins me to break down everything you need to know about taxes when investing or owning property in Costa Rica. We cover how income is taxed, strategies for deferrals and depreciation, capital gains considerations, and what expenses you can deduct. We also explor

EP-249 Financing Options available in Costa Rica with loan advisor Catherine Palacios of Done Deal CR
Need any advice or information, message us. I sit down with Catherine Palacios from Done Deal CR to break down everything you need to know—from navigating the buying process to understanding the technical details of financing in Costa Rica, including loan terms, interest rates, LTV ratios, and more. Free 15 min consult