Many first time visitors of Costa Rica are surprised to find that the food in this country is very different from what they might have expected.  Most people assume that the food will be similar to traditional Mexican and although rice and beans are the major staple here, the flavor and lack of spice is […]

Golfito is located just north of Panama and is about a three hour drive from San Isidro de el General, or about two hours from Dominical.  Golfito was a thriving port town when United Fruit Company was located there, which exported fruit all over the world.  In 1985, United Fruit Company went out of business […]

Gone are the days where financial institutions are the only option for real estate lending. Social networking sites are now on the forefront of a new peer-to-peer lending trend.  There are several variations, but the basic concept is to cut banks out of the equation and provide borrowers and lenders a safe environment to wheel […]

Costa Rica has enjoyed a steady increase in property values over the last decade that seems to have mirrored the market back in the United States. Many investors are now wondering if the recent devaluation in property values in the states will be reflected in prices in Costa Rica. There does appear to be a […]

Many tourists are surprised to learn that prostitution in Costa Rica is perfectly legal.  However, it is illegal to procure a prostitute or to act as a go between or pimp. Prostitutes are supposed to be registered so they can be provided an ID card and receive medical examinations. Unfortunately, many are not registered and […]