All you have to do is follow the advice below and you should be able to purchase property and minimize the chances of something bad happening.
- Have a good time-tested reliable attorney
- Make your attorney is 100% bilingual so that you can understand every step of the process of purchasing property.
- Have your attorney do the proper “due diligence.” Attorneys who handle real estate transactions can do this to ensure you are making a safe purchase.
- Don’t be an impulsive buyer. Also take your time and DO your homework.
- DO NOT trust people just because they are from the States, Canada, England or any other English-speaking country. Over the years I have come across many English-speaking scoundrels. So be careful!
- Read all of the guidebooks about purchasing real estate in Costa Rica. There are three at the present time. They will give you a basic understanding of the how the local real estate scene works. Be wary of any real estate guidebook that continuously hypes the services of its author. Finally, remember no book should take the place of a good broker and lawyer.
The facts of life are that the differences in the legal system and ways of doing business in Costa Rica discriminate against those who do not understand them. Unfortunately, there are people who would use that lack of understanding to their advantage. Therefore, anyone wishing to make their home or otherwise invest in Costa Rica, faces a greater possibility of risk in their decision making process than they would in familiar circumstances. That is why you need to hire a Costa Rica Attorney.
Real Estate Lawyers in Costa Rica
S&R Lawyers
San Jose, Costa Rica
Law Firm with a Complete Scope of Legal Services in Costa Rica
+506 25201122The
firm S&R Lawyers organized through the company S&R Lawyers
Ltd., is the result of the joint initiative of two founding partners,
whose professional experiences converged into the organization and
founding of a company that has a team of multidisciplinary work, focused
in offering...Law Firm's Overview
LexNova, Asesores Juridicos
San José, Costa Rica
Full-Service Law Firm in San José, Costa Rica
+506 2524-2471LexNova,
Asesores Juridicos is a full service law firm, client service oriented
with fully bilingual well experienced lawyers. We have specialized
lawyers in Labor Law, Immigration Law, Real Estate Law, Intellectual
Property, Employment, Commercial Business, Family and all lawyers...Law Firm's Overview
Facio & Cañas
San Jose, Costa Rica
Legal Services in Costa Rica
+506 22565555Facio
& Cañas was founded in 1942 by a group of attorneys who shared a
deep commitment to high ethical standards and quality professional
services. Today, because of their commitment, Facio & Cañas is the
largest and most prestigious law firm in Costa Rica.Our attorneys participate...
Law Firm's Overview
Pacheco Coto
San Jose, Costa Rica
Pacheco
Coto, founded in 1939, is one of Costa Rica's oldest and most reputable
law firms. It is widely recognized for its solid international
experience and for maintaining the highest professional and ethical
standards. Its echelon of lawyers is composed by professionals from
three...Other Offices: Guanacaste
Law Firm's Overview
AC Law
San José, Costa RicaLitigation, Real Estate, Consumer, Corporate and Traffic Law
+1 506 88665034Alfredo Fournier & Asociados
San Jose, Costa Rica (506) 233-6086Alfredo
Fournier-Beeche established Alfredo Fournier & Asociados in 1962.
It is a general, full-service legal firm, serving corporate,
institutional and individual clients. The firm has a prominent
reputation in international business transactions and foreign investment
in Costa Rica, advising...André Tinoco Abogados - Lexincorp Central America
San José, Costa RicaCentral American Law Firm with Regional Service in all 5 Jurisdictions
+506 22833070André
Tinoco Abogados (ATA), a law firm in Costa Rica, was established in
1988 and developed to a high quality full services specialized Law Firm
based in San José, Costa Rica, covering all fields of law. In 2008 ATA
joined Lexincorp-Central American Law Firm, with offices in Costa Rica,
El...Arias & Muñoz
Guanacaste, Costa RicaFull Service Law Firm in Central America
+506 26669777Arias
& Muñoz is unique in Central America, for it operates as a single
firm rather than as an alliance of firms and currently has eight,
fully-integrated offices in five countries: Guatemala, El Salvador,
Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. It has become, today, not only a
solid, but also an...
Other Offices: San JoséArturo Blanco Law
San Jose, Costa RicaReal Estate, Litigation Law Firm, Estate Planning and Probate
+506 22832020I
provide personalized legal services to foreign investors and developers
who want to secure their investment and avoid local pitfalls.Asesores Legales en Propiedad Industrial
San Jose, Costa RicaReal Estate, Commercial, Patent and Trademark Registration in San Jose, Costa Rica
+506 22219058Articles Batalla Lawyers
San Jose, Costa RicaCustoms, Admiralty, Environmental, Corporate Law and Litigation
+506 2280 8880BLP Abogados
San Jose, Costa RicaFully integrated law firm focused in business advice in Costa Rica
506 2205-3939With
over 40 lawyers, BLP Abogados offers multidisciplinary services and is
the only fully integrated law firm focused in business advice in Costa
Rica. BLP Abogados was created based on the conviction that legal
advisers must become true business partners to their clients. Over the
years, every...Bufete Morera & Morera
Heredia, Costa RicaIntellectual Property and Computer Law Firm
506-237-29-38BUFETE
MORERA & MORERA offers its top quality legal field formed by
professionals and specialized experts in assisting and offering
solutions for the exercise, exploitation and litigation of Computer Law,
Industrial Property and Intellectual Property Rights.Burke Law Firm
San Rafael de Heredia, Costa RicaReal Estate Law
+506 2 267 6645C&S Law Group
San Jose, Costa RicaAttorneys at Law
+506-2291-6593Carter Law Firm
San José, Costa RicaReal Estate & Business Law Firm
+506 2576646Central Law
San Jose, Costa RicaIP, Banking, Corporate & Business Law, Investment and Real State Law Firm
+506 22247800Central
Law is the only regional law firm in Central America and the Caribbean,
with eleven offices in seven countries: Guatemala, El Salvador,
Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Dominican Republic. ; The
distinctive characteristic of Central Law is multinational organization
that allows...Cordero & Cordero Aboagdos
Liberia, Costa Rica 202 742 2778Gallardo & Gallardo
San Jose, Costa RicaFull Service Law Firm in San Jose Costa Rica
+506 22225654Costa
Rica personaliced nation wide full service, legal advisory through the
website and e-mail for overseas customers, more than 25 years of service
and experience.GLC Abogados
San Jose, Costa RicaForeign Advisory Legal Firm in Costa Rica
+506 2 524 0932GLC
is the premier legal & business consulting firm in Costa Rica.
Founded in 1999, GLC was created to provide individuals and businesses
with comprehensive investment solutions. Our web site is designed to
help you to easily navigate through our main services and informational
pages on Costa Rica...GLC Abogados Consortium
san jose, Costa RicaForeign Advisory Law firm in San José, Costa Rica
506 2524-3176GLC
Abogados Consortium LLC S.A. is an experienced full service Costa Rican
law firm which specializes in protecting the interests of individuals
and companies that conduct business in Costa Rica. Our qualified team of
Costa Rican attorneys at law has a clear understanding of the local
legal and...KPMG Abogados
San Jose, Costa RicaCorporate Law, Tourism and Real Estate, Government Contracting
(506) 204 3222Larbeck Consultores
San Jose, Costa RicaIntellectual Property Law Firm
+506 22227526Intellectual Property Law; Patent Law; Trademarks; Corporate law; Notary servicesLBA Abogados
San José, Costa RicaReal Estate, Trusts, Contracts, Corporate, Banking & Finance Law
+506 2280 5656Megamarks, S.A.
San Jose, Costa RicaIntellectual Property Lawyers
+506 22576761Montejo & Associates
San Jose, Costa RicaReal Estate and Corporate Law
506 224 5757Nassar Abogados, Attorneys at Law
San José, Costa RicaFull Service Law Firm in Central America
+506 2257 2929With
over 25 years of experience, NASSAR ABOGADOS upholds a longstanding
tradition of legal consulting and services designed according to
first-class quality standards. Our success, and the international
recognition we receive comes from the excellent work of our
professionals, their positive...Niehaus Abogados
San Jose, Costa RicaReal Estate, Immigration and Tourism Law Firm
(506) 224-8282Oller Abogados
San Jose, Costa RicaCorporate, Financial & Foreign Investment Law Firm
(506) 257-1290Oller
Abogados makes your business is our business: A long-standing family
tradition within the business world, not limited to the view point of an
advocate, helps us direct our legal advice towards the success of your
ventures. Loyalty, ethics and understanding, we abide by those innate
values and...Pacheco Marin & Asociados
San Jose, Costa RicaInmigration Law Experts & Real Estate
(506) 255 1592Robles Oreamuno
San José, Costa RicaReal Estate & Corporate Law Firm in Costa Rica
+506 22482250The
firm was originally established in 1968 by Antonio Robles Oreamuno† and
Rolando Laclé Castro under the name of Robles-Laclé. Since 1997 a group
of its members, lead by Mr. Robles Oreamuno, who devoted his career to
both the private practice of law and the public service in the
government,...Shadid & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Heredia, Costa RicaInvestment Lawyers in Costa Rica
(506) 2560-0560SPC Legal International Services LLP
San Jose, Costa RicaCentral American Law Firm Offering a Full Range of Legal Services
+506 22577414SPC
Legal International Services LLP (SPC Legal) is a Central American law
firm with headquarters in San Jose, Costa Rica. ; Our legal firm was
founded in 1989 under the principle of creating an innovative,
client-oriented firm, which is more responsive to the client''s needs.
We seek efficiency...Vargas Barguil & Associates
San Jose, Costa RicaReal Estate, Banking and Securities Law Firm in Costa Rica
+506 222-5029Weinstok Abogados
San Jose, Costa Rica +506 256 5060
Secluded high in the cooling mountains above Dominical with views of the Pacific Ocean, Farm of Life offers yoga classes, health counseling, educational retreats, a wide variety of area activities, and a delicious raw food menu featuring fresh produce from their permaculture garden. Guests can enjoy jungle hikes to dramatic waterfalls, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, tours of nearby eco-farms, and excursions to nature parks, local markets, and nearby beaches with great surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, deep-sea fishing, and sea kayaking. The property includes spring-fed pools, an organic farm, mountainside yoga deck with sunset views of the Pacific Ocean, an inviting common house, and delightful hilltop cottages and cabins.
The best part is simply relaxing in this very special mountain retreat with like-minded international guests while learning how to create a healthier lifestyle. Owners Jody and Brian Calvi have a well-deserved reputation for attentive, loving service and skillful health counseling that is devoted to helping guests explore the inner world of personal health while enjoying the peaceful, healing and inspirational natural surroundings..jpg)
“We both have cured ourselves of debilitating diseases through raw food diet and lifestyle changes,” says Jody, who was on crutches five years ago due to ever-worsening juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. “We wanted to create a place that was very affordable for everyone to experience and learn what they can to do to create better health, whether they have health issues or simply want a more vibrant, enjoyable life.”
Brian adds, “My healing experience from fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue was helped by attending an expensive raw food retreat in an American city. During our honeymoon in Costa Rica, I realized how special it would be to offer an affordable option for anyone who chooses to explore this healing, raw food lifestyle where one can be immersed in the peace and serenity of nature with clean air, mountain streams, organic farm fresh produce, and a loving vibe. This is the place.
“When people first arrive, we ask them ‘What is your intention?’ We want people to own their experience as much as possible and then leave with a toolbox that they can use. We role model the lifestyle that we teach our guests. While cooked food is available, we teach guests how to prepare delicious raw foods that retain all the nutrients nature intended, and provide counseling to help guests integrate a new way of living fully in mind, body and spirit. We also have daily yoga classes, meditations, and walks to neighboring organic farms that may include visits to neighbors who are living completely off the grid.
Staying at Farm of Life is like being in a family; guests can choose to join us in what we are doing, or not. We not regimented in a schedule. If guests have come for healing, they have to be proactive because we want them to learn how to take this information back with them. It is always in the hands of the guests. We also know that people need to relax and need downtime. Just the peace and quiet and being in nature is healing in itself.”.jpg)
“Of course, many people just come for a healthy vacation because there is so much to do here, so many activities in the beautiful surroundings,” says Jody. “We have spectacular waterfall hikes in our valley, hiking trails that begin right from the property, and can arrange for a wide variety of daily excursions for whitewater rafting, surfing, nature parks, and more.”
The prize includes shared accommodations for two, ground transportation to and from the San José airport, nightly dinners, and use of the communal kitchen and the farm’s fruits and vegetables to prepare your own breakfast and lunches. Winners will also enjoy health coaching, yoga sessions, two waterfall hikes, a beach excursion, a permaculture farm tour, and a tour to Manuel Antonio National Park.