Tagged “Costa Rica”

Best Surfing in Central America: Country-by-Country Guide to Waves, Seasons and Surf Camps, From Guatemala to Panama (2026)

The best surfing in Central America runs down a south-facing Pacific coast from Guatemala's black-sand beach breaks to El Salvador's right points, Nicaragua's offshore reefs, Costa Rica's two coasts and Panama's Santa Catalina. This guide compares each country by wave type, level and season, with a full Guatemala section and how to pick a surf camp.

How to Sell Property Abroad as a US Owner: Taxes, Process and Timelines in Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua and El Salvador

When a US owner sells a beach home or lot in Latin America, two tax systems take a turn: the country where the property sits, and the IRS. Here is how capital gains, withholding, transfer taxes, closing costs and timelines compare in Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua and El Salvador, and what changes on your US return.

How to Sell Beachfront Property to International Buyers: Pricing, Marketing and Where to List

Selling a beach house in Latin America to a buyer who lives overseas means pricing without an MLS, listing where foreign buyers actually search, and handing them the documents and surf facts they need to commit from thousands of miles away. Here is a practical plan for owners and their agents.

Private Islands for Sale: How to Buy an Island in 2026 (A Surf and Beach Buyer's Guide)

You can buy an island in many countries, but what you actually get ranges from full freehold title to a 25-year lease, and the purchase price is often the smallest number you will deal with. Here is how island ownership works country by country in 2026, what islands really cost to buy and run, and what surfers should check before they fall for a reef pass.

Costa Rica Surf Towns Real Estate: Nosara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Playa Grande and More (2026)

A town-by-town guide to buying near the surf in Costa Rica, from Tamarindo, Playa Grande and Nosara in Guanacaste to Santa Teresa, Jacó, Dominical and Puerto Viejo. For each town: the wave, who it suits, indicative 2026 asking prices, title and maritime-zone notes, water, and how far it is from an airport.

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.

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.

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.

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.