Infrastructure — Costa Rica real-estate guides

A dirt road in rural Costa Rica, lined with dense jungle

Buying in Costa Rica's Sticks: Infrastructure Challenges

Rural Costa Rica is beautiful but romanticizing it leads to headaches. Here's the real scoop on internet, power, and roads.

Jul 2, 2026

A muddy rural road in Costa Rica with dense jungle on either side

Why Rural Costa Rica Can Be a Headache: Internet, Power, and Roads

Living in rural Costa Rica sounds exotic until you're dealing with brownouts, spotty Wi-Fi, and washed-out roads.

Jun 27, 2026

Dry golden Guanacaste landscape beside a green jungle ridge above Uvita, showing the climate contrast between Costa Rica's two main expat regions

Guanacaste vs the Southern Zone: How Expats Actually Choose

Two completely different Costa Ricas. One dry, flat, and easy to reach. The other green, steep, and a two-hour dirt road from the nearest city. Here is how to figure out which one is for you.

Jun 18, 2026