Costa Rica is known for many spectacular adventures and tourist attractions from wildlife exploration, to golfing and beach resorts, but for the fishing enthusiasts it is a must! The country holds no less than 95 world records making it a top deep-sea fishing destination in the world. Whether it is the elusive and powerful marlin you seek, or sailfish and the roosterfish, plenty of options are available...
Year after year, tourists flock to the beaches of Costa Rica to witness one of nature’s treasures– the annual arrival of the sea turtles for nesting. Thousands of turtles return to lay their eggs under the moonlight on the sandy beaches of Costa Rica. For those wildlife lovers out there, getting the chance to bear witness to this spectacle of nature is a must! There are four species of sea turtles...
Visitors to Costa Rica are often surprised to learn the countries marine territory is more than double the size of its terrestrial side. The combination of warm waters filled with nutrients attracts thousands of marine species on both the Pacific and Caribbean sides of the country. A few of the most abundant species are sea turtles with several beaches protected for their nesting, along with dolphins,...
There has never been a better time to visit Costa Rica’s Playa Conchal. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure or some relaxation in a home looking out to the tropical paradise let Conchal Realty help you set up the perfect getaway! Playa Conchal is one of the most beloved beaches in the country so having the experts at Conchal Realty to reserve the best house or rental that suits your needs is...
You have arrived in Costa Rica and itching to take a dip in the warm, tropical waters of the best beaches in Central America. Costa Rica is known for its rain forests, volcanoes, and biodiversity, but most of all – its beaches! Looking to surf or perhaps a magical horse ride along the waters edge? Costa Rica has it all. So pack those shades and plenty of suntan lotion and be ready to hit the sand. We...
A Path to the Pura Vida Lifestyle in Costa Rica This March we marked the one-year anniversary since the world came to a halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the introduction of a vaccine, the world is slowly navigating its way back to some sort of normalcy. This is also true in the Guanacaste real estate market here with Cochal Realty. Since the pandemic, people are thinking not about where they need...
Retiring in Costa Rica From the tropical vistas, to the familiar feel being so close to home, Costa Rica has attracted more and more snowbirds choosing to retire in the Central American country. In comparison to other tropical vacation destinations, your dollar will stretch far more than it would staying in the United States. As described in our earlier blog posting on healthcare, the country also boasts...
Navigating Travel and Visits to Costa Rica during the Pandemic The country is happy to welcome back international travelers looking for that tropical escape, or those looking to call Costa Rica home. Conchal Real estate is ready to welcome you and find that perfect property you are looking for! The pandemic remains a concern around the world, yet more and more seek to make a return to traveling...
2020 has proven to be a year of change worldwide. The measures to stop the spread of Covid have changed many industries and real estate is perhaps one of the ones who have seen the most changes. How has Covid affected the Guanacaste real estate market? Within the first 2 months of pandemic it would be fair to say that the market stopped. Very few transactions of people that had been engaged in the sales...
After the decision has been made to live the Pura Vida life, you probably now face the difficult decision of buying or building. As with any other relevant decision in life, all choices have its pros and cons, they need to be studied in order to get the right resolution. But maybe having someone with experience giving you some thoughts to better understand what may suit your needs can...