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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Just recently being named, once again, the happiest and greenest country in the world, Costa Rica is one of the best places to invest in real estate today! At RE/MAX Pura Vida we pride ourselves on finding the best properties suited for all our clients, whether they are looking for a second home, an income […]
At RE/MAX Pura Vida we often get asked by clients to explain the types of land for purchase here in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. We decided to sit down with our legal counsel, Sergio Guido from Dextra Law, and get our customers a clear & brief explanation of the differences between the type most common […]
Here in Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, water is a big part of our community. We not only rely on it for our health, our surf, our jungles, our selfs but also for building & overall living. With each passing “rainy” season we all hope for plentiful rainfall however it seems to be less and less […]
Here at RE/MAX Pura Vida we get approached by locals and foreigners looking to start a new life & business here in Costa Rica, often interested in investing in existing hotels, hostels, bed & breakfast or income producing vacation rentals. Of course there are benefits and drawbacks of buying an already built property versus purchasing […]
Building a home, or homes, in Costa Rica can be an exciting time for property owners. After purchasing a property, owners can begin the process of planning and building their new home in paradise. Typically the first step is finding an architect to design the perfect home for the residential land. At RE/MAX Pura Vida […]
At RE/MAX Pura Vida we typically do not touch on political happenings, especially those in North America involving candidates and debates, however after this past Super Tuesday commotion we have felt the strong urge to offer our neighbors to the North some tips and advice on how to move to Costa Rica if your candidate […]
Mary’s Restaurant story starts almost over 80 years ago when Mary’s grandfather was one of the first to come to live in Mal Pais, despite not having roads or electricity amongst other amenities. Following her grandfather, Mary’s father began farming rice, beans and corn on the land they settled on in Mal Pais. Just over 20 […]
RE/MAX Pura Vida is proud to announce their newest listing in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. If you are looking for a great opportunity to build a home or vacation rental in paradise, look no further! This centrally located residential lot is the ideal piece of investment property for those looking to live by the beach. […]
