foreign-buyers — Costa Rica real-estate guides

Bilingual Costa Rica property purchase agreement on a notary desk with a calculator showing USD and CRC amounts

Dollars vs Colones: How Property Pricing Actually Works in Costa Rica

Most listings show a dollar price. That does not mean the transaction is simple. Here is what twelve years of buying, selling, and watching foreign buyers get confused has taught me.

Jun 16, 2026

Aerial view of a Costa Rican beach town with forested hills and Pacific Ocean coastline

Residency and Owning Property in Costa Rica as a Foreigner

You do not need residency to buy property in Costa Rica, but understanding the difference between titled land and coastal concessions, and knowing the investor-residency thresholds, will shape every purchase decision you make.

Jun 13, 2026

Aerial view of a residential neighborhood in Costa Rica surrounded by tropical forest

Financing and Mortgages for Foreign Buyers in Costa Rica

Most foreign buyers pay cash, but local mortgages, developer financing, and home-equity loans from abroad are all live options worth understanding before you make an offer.

Jun 1, 2026