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Landscaping with Native Plants in Guanacaste: A Guide for Homeowners, Buyers, and New Builders

When people picture their new life in Guanacaste, it usually includes more than a beautiful home. They imagine ocean breezes moving through the treetops, terraces framed by flowering shrubs, monkeys visiting the canopy, and gardens that thrive without constant effort.

In the Papagayo region—home to Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, Playa Ocotal, Tamarindo, Flamingo, and the surrounding hillsides—the key to achieving that vision is simple: plant what already loves this climate.

How Homeowners Associations (HOAs) Work in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Homeowners Associations in Costa Rica—often called Condominium Associations or Administración de Condominio—operate under a legal framework that is similar in concept to HOAs in North America but with important differences in structure, fees, responsibility, and enforcement. They are common in gated communities, condo towers, residential developments, and master-planned coastal projects.

Below is a full breakdown of how they function.

New U.S. Biometric Entry and Exit Requirements Take Effect December 26 for Travelers from Costa Rica

Why Costa Rica Is the Ultimate Escape for a Calmer, Healthier Lifestyle

Have you ever dreamed of trading your hectic schedule, endless traffic, and daily stress for a slower, sunnier life?

More and more people are finding exactly that in Costa Rica—a country where the national greeting is “Pura Vida,” meaning “pure life.”

Big News in Costa Rica: St. Regis Is Coming to Papagayo—and It’s a Game Changer

There’s a quiet transformation happening on Costa Rica’s north Pacific coast, and it’s about to get a lot louder. Marriott has officially announced plans for The St. Regis Papagayo Resort and Residences, and if the renderings are anything to go by, it’s going to raise the bar for luxury living in Central America.

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Update

We are delighted to share exciting updates about the upcoming opening of the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, poised to redefine luxury in the region.

A New Era for Playas del Coco: The Upcoming Marina

Exciting developments are on the horizon for Playas del Coco, Guanacaste with the introduction of a state-of-the-art marina. This ambitious project, a collaboration between the Municipality of Carrillo and the Association for the Development of the Marina del Coco (ASODEMAC), is set to redefine the town’s coastal appeal. Spanning 25 hectares, the marina will accommodate nearly 300 vessels, from 12-meter yachts to luxury 40-meter boats.

Monte Mar Spec Villas

Under construction the first of our many Spec homes in Playas del Coco

Costa Rica Capital Gains Tax: What Investors Need to Know

Costa Rica's Shift from Dry Season to Green Season

Costa Rica, known for its breathtaking biodiversity and lush landscapes, experiences a transition that marks a significant shift in its natural rhythm - the transition from dry season to green season. This change, eagerly anticipated by locals and travelers alike, brings with it a host of transformations in the country's flora, fauna, and atmosphere.