closing costs: Costa Rica real-estate guides

A plano catastrado survey map and printed certificación literal spread on a notary's wooden desk in downtown Alajuela, Costa Rica, with a highlighter marking the folio real number

The $6 Title Check Every Costa Rica Buyer Should Run First

What the Registro Nacional actually shows you, when a $1,750 title insurance policy is worth it, and the due diligence steps that matter more than either.

Jul 19, 2026

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New Build or Resale in Costa Rica? I've Done Both and One Cost Me 19 Months

After a decade of buying, building, and selling houses here, here is the honest math on new construction versus resale in Costa Rica.

Jul 13, 2026

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The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Costa Rica

Everything foreigners need to know about titled land, maritime-zone concessions, due diligence, corporate structures, and closing costs before signing anything.

Jun 25, 2026

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Costa Rica Closing Costs and Property Taxes Explained

A verified breakdown of every tax and fee you will pay when buying, owning, or holding property in Costa Rica.

Jun 19, 2026

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The Costa Rica Property Buying Process Step by Step

From the first offer to final registration, here is exactly what happens when you buy real estate in Costa Rica.

May 26, 2026