Living in Tamarindo

Living in Costa Rica takes a spirit of adventure, a good sense of humor and lots of patience. Most people see themselves lounging all day in a hammock by the sea, plucking bananas off the trees and going for frequent dips in the crystal clear waters. While all that is very do-able, it is not what every day life will be like. Red tape is a big part of life in Costa Rica. A simple thing like renewing a drivers license can take all day, today usually means tomorrow and tomorrow may not be this week. If you think you can handle all this with a smile then Costa Rica may just be the place for you. After all, it boasts a 94% literacy rate, friendly people, exquisite nature, warm climate year round and is labeled the ‘Happiest Place on Earth‘.

Tamarindo Real Estate

Always make sure that your real estate has title, has been surveyed and is accessible year-round. Choose a reputable real estate agent and a lawyer who can research on your behalf. Stewart Title Costa Rica can help with the legalities of the property for sale. Find out the cost of purchasing real estate in Costa Rica to avoid surprises.

On most Guanacaste beaches, including parts of Tamarindo, land within 150 meters of the high tide line is concession only, meaning you do not own the land. Once you’ve purchased property, don’t cut down trees. The cutting of some trees is illegal and you could be eliminating a path for monkeys.