Costa Rica Property | 8 things I wish I had known before I bought!

If Costa Rica real estate is on your mind then you came to the right channel. Buying property in Costa Rica is a great life decision, but please watch this video first. I put together a few things that I wish I knew before buying property in Costa Rica. Moving to Costa Rica? I did it and it was one of the best decisions ever. Please watch to the end for a bonus thing which is one of my favorites!

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[jamesmazurstudios]

I am 8 years living here in CR. My advice: learn Spanish. The average time from when an expat arrives to when they get fed up and leave is roughly two years. Therefore you have a lot of grumpy expats running around CR. Learning Spanish gives you the ability to grow your friend circle and add in the locals, they are rarely grumpy and can offer so much.

[sofiaht]

Yes! You do need to learn Spanish when you come here. SPECIALLY if you are planning to stay.

The “pura vida” lifestyle is here for everyone to enjoy, but please respect our language and traditions. Even though 80% of the population speaks some level of English, we expect to see at least some effort put into trying to communicate with us in our own language. We are opening our doors for you after all, it’s what we expect…


If you are immigrating from the USA or Europe, at least please make an effort to live in harmony with our culture and nature for there to be balance. We are very proud of our land and traditions and we love sharing them with the world. But we also appreciate it when foreigners make an effort and give back to our community, even if it’s only by respecting and appreciating everything Costa Rica has to offer and not impose foreign traditions and demand the same way of living they are used to back in their countries.

[johnkingsley]

Retired 20 years ago and cast the dock line off my sailboat and headed for around the world. I got as far a Playa del Coco where I met a wonderful tica, fell in love and got married. My home is on the beach, warm water, sunny days with beautiful tropical sunsets and I wake up each morning thanking God for another day in paradise. The information in your video is right on and should be followed and I might add getting a title insurance company to check property purchases is a good idea. My two Doberman Pincher’s work very well to protect our house.

[erichertzen]

I found a great Attorney, all large purchases I ask his advice. Car, utv then the house on 3 acres. He checked all paperwork, any liens and so forth. Great man. Speaks fluent English as well as Spanish.
Andres Gomez out of Atenas.

[barbaramarion]

I've been here for 25 years and actually became a citizen. I can't imagine NOT speaking Spanish. My life here has been made infinitely better by speaking Spanish. I'm pretty decent at it. I can navigate most everything, but sometimes still get frustrated. I honestly don't know how y'all get by not being at least at an intermediate level speaker. You avoid a lot of the Gringo Tax when you know the language, My advice for Costa Rica: Learn Spanish. Get a good attoney. Thanks so much for the video!

[kimberlywise]

Spot on advice from one who lives here happily. Good job. Learn Spanish! The locals make this the best place for me. And then there’s my own garden of Eden! Win/win. Pura vida!

[puravida]

I have lived in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste for 7 years. You are right on point! The most important things I learned living in CR, patience and stay chilled and relaxed!

[bluerazor]

Just watched this video, I lived in Jaco for 3 years and your 8 things to know are spot on. I learned quite a bit of Spanish while there and it made a world of difference, the locals will treat you much better when you learn their language. Good stuff!

[susannearmenta]

I’ve only visited, but I fell in love with the People! They have a great attitude, and are so positive and laugh often. They will also Laugh at you if you do something dumb but it’s all good.

Love the rainy season too! It's really not that bad. Just some rain in the after noon

[Yamilettlsg]

I was just in Costa Rica on vacation with my family, everyone was so friendly and helpful. We were welcomed with opened arms. We are considering making Costa Rica a yearly excursion.

[sgschein]

The Weather Channel herein the US always shows rain for Tanarindo, so thx for that was put off thinking the sun never comes out.

[daviddavidaycock]

I live in pavones, rainy season is absolutely insane!!! It's every day, all night and includes washed out roads, mud slides, rivers overflowing the banks to include going over the bridges. Leaving the area for supplies takes hours negotiating the road conditions and keeping up with the mold is a job. Would I want to live somewhere else? no way, it's paradise!

[jeanneackles]

Thank you very much for taking the time to offer your experiences in Costa Rica. We are, just now beginning to research as many aspects of travelling and purchasing land some where around Costa Rica and Micro climates are so important to us. We greatly appreciate any knowledge that is available before we spend some time travelling around in order to learn as much as we can of the country beforehand. Again, thank you for your advice.

[homeincostarica]

I can totally agree :) Especially the "learning Spanish" point. Your experience will be a million times better, if you learn at least the basics.

[literallyjen]

Love this video. I've been researching for a few years and I am definitely not rich but I am looking for peace of mind away from the country I live in.

[FindYourFree]

this was nice. I am in Brazil but the draw to CR is truly the spirit of the people

[maximovoltaje]

#3 is for everyone, as a Costarrican who lived in the US the last 27 yrs, purchasing a home took quite sometime to provide proof of income and employment prior to wire funds to the bank. Have all documents apostille and translated first before sending. Cash is king. Like you said, experiences are unique to the individual, have your own network because people will try to make you work with theirs. Be patient, some rules a just suggestions, keep your charm. Be careful on the roads, it is another world there.

[Ganondalf]

Wow great video, most videos are garbage when it comes to talking logistics, keep up the great work. Covered a lot of stuff

[monicakummerer]

I walked away. Came back to rewind ....and it shows what part you are talking about...as I scroll back ...very very clever and smart ...I wanna move there so bad ....thank you