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Aerial view of a small island surf resort with a boat in the lagoon and a reef break offshoreBuying & Ownership

Surf Resorts for Sale: How to Buy a Surf Resort, Lodge or Island (2026 Guide)

Buying one of the surf resorts for sale in Indonesia, the Philippines, Fiji or the Caribbean means buying a seasonal business, a boat operation and a land structure all at once. Here is how to value one, how foreigners can hold it legally, and what to check before you wire a deposit.

September 29, 2026Read More
Offshore waves at the Popoyo reef with surf houses along Guasacate beach on Nicaragua's Emerald CoastBuying & Ownership

Popoyo, Nicaragua Real Estate: Buying on the Emerald Coast Surf Strip (2026 Guide)

Popoyo and Nicaragua's Emerald Coast offer offshore winds, world-class reefs and land prices well below Costa Rica. Here is how the surf strip breaks down, what Nicaragua's coastal and border laws mean for buyers, and how to handle title and political risk in 2026.

September 29, 2026Read More
The left point break at Pavones, Costa Rica, with rainforest and hillside homes above the Golfo Dulce shorelineBuying & Ownership

Pavones, Costa Rica Real Estate: Buying Near One of the World's Longest Lefts (2026 Guide)

Pavones sits at the end of the road on Costa Rica's southern Pacific, in front of one of the longest left point breaks on earth. Here is what buyers need to know in 2026 about the wave, the villages, access, the area's complicated land history, the maritime zone, prices and due diligence.

September 29, 2026Read More
Longboarder on the left point at La Saladita, Guerrero, with surf bungalows behind the beachBuying & Ownership

Mexico Surf Real Estate by Town: La Saladita, Troncones, Cerritos, Puerto Escondido & More (2026)

A town-by-town guide to Mexico surf real estate, starting with La Saladita and Troncones and running through Michoacán, Colima, Oaxaca and both coasts of Baja. For each town: the wave, the season, the nearest airport, what property costs and what can go wrong.

September 29, 2026Read More
Right-hand point break and cliffside homes on El Salvador's Surf City coast in La LibertadBuying & Ownership

El Salvador Beach Real Estate: Houses, Land & Investment Property on the Surf Coast (2026 Guide)

El Salvador has gone from a surfers' secret to one of the most talked-about beach markets in Latin America. Here is how the surf coasts compare, what foreigners can own, what buying and renting actually cost, and what to check before you send money in 2026.

September 29, 2026Read More
Boutique surf hotel with bungalows behind a Pacific beach break, one of the resorts for sale in Costa RicaBuying & Ownership

Resorts for Sale in Costa Rica: A 2026 Buyer's Guide to Surf Hotels, Lodges and Eco-Lodges

Thinking about buying a surf hotel, resort or eco-lodge in Costa Rica? Here is how to compare regions, read the numbers, check licenses and maritime zone status, and avoid the mistakes that sink small hospitality buyers.

September 29, 2026Read More
Beachfront homes behind a Pacific point break in Mexico, where Americans can buy property through a fideicomiso bank trustBuying & Ownership

Can Americans Buy Property in Mexico? The 2026 Guide for Beachfront & Surf Buyers

Yes, Americans can legally buy property in Mexico, right down to the beach. Here is how the restricted zone, bank trusts, ejido land, closing costs and taxes actually work for surf and beachfront buyers in 2026.

September 29, 2026Read More
Surfer paddling out at a Guanacaste beach, with homes set back behind the tree line in Costa Rica's maritime zoneBuying & Ownership

Buying Property in Costa Rica as an American: The Surf & Beachfront Buyer's Guide (2026)

Americans can own titled property in Costa Rica on the same terms as Costa Ricans, but the first 200 meters of beach follow very different rules. Here is how surf and beachfront buyers get through the maritime zone, the paperwork, the costs and the choice of town.

September 29, 2026Read More
Aerial view of a surf town with a point break and beachfront homes at sunsetBuying & Ownership

The Best Surf Towns in the World to Live and Buy Property (2026 Buyer's Guide)

Where should a surfer actually buy? We profile 12 of the best surf towns in the world, covering the waves, the everyday infrastructure, the property picture and the ownership rules foreign buyers need to know before they sign.

September 29, 2026Read More

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