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Buying Property in Costa Rica as a Foreigner: Legal Framework, Risks,and Best Practices
Costa Rica has become one of the most attractive destinations in Latin America for foreign real estate investment. Democratic stability, strong legal institutions, and a robust system for the protection of private property have positioned the country as a reliable jurisdiction for international investors. From a legal standpoint, Costa Rica offers a particularly favorable framework for foreign individuals seeking to acquire real estate. Article 19 of the Costa Rican Constitut

Lic. Oscar Andrés López Hernández Attorney-at-Law
Jan 36 min read


Two Viewpoints on New Year’s Resolutions Sliding into 2026!
The sun had just started climbing over the palms in Santa Cruz, the kind of sunrise that doesn’t rush you—just shows up, beautiful and calm, whether you’re ready or not. Skip sat at a small wooden table outside a soda near the beach. He held a cup of coffee firmly with both hands, staring into it like it might offer life advice. Once upon a time in Florida, mornings meant traffic reports, emails before breakfast, and arguing with red lights that clearly had it out for him. No

William "Skip" Licht
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Christmas in Costa Rica: Why Tico Traditions Focus on Togetherness Over Gifts | Cultural Perspective
Christmas in Costa Rica doesn’t arrive with a shopping cart — it arrives with a chair pulled up to the table. Skip still remembers his early Christmases back in Florida. December meant calendars packed with obligations, traffic that tested patience, and a quiet, unspoken competition that hovered over every gathering. Gifts were wrapped beautifully, receipts tucked away “just in case,” and somewhere in the middle of it all, Skip often found himself exhausted by Christmas morni

William "Skip" Licht
Dec 21, 20253 min read
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