escrow: Costa Rica real-estate guides

A Costa Rican notary signing a property transfer deed in a bound protocolo book at a San José law office, with passport copies and a folio real printout on the desk

Buying Costa Rica Property Without Flying Down: The $260 Document That Makes It Legal

A consultant who has closed remote Costa Rica deals since 2014 explains the poder especial, apostilles, escrow rules, and the mistakes that stall closings for weeks.

Jul 25, 2026

Buyer signing a property transfer deed at a notary office in Heredia, Costa Rica, with a plano catastrado survey map spread across the desk

How Long Does It Take to Close in Costa Rica? 45 Days If Nothing Breaks

The 30-day closing your agent promised is real only when the title is clean and the money is ready, so here is the stage-by-stage timeline from someone who has sat on both sides of the table since 2014.

Jul 20, 2026

Tropical hillside homes overlooking a Pacific bay in Costa Rica at golden hour

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

Aerial view of a coastal property in Costa Rica with palm trees and blue ocean water

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