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Car Accident while in in Costa Rica – what to do? If you are involved in a traffic accident in Costa Rica, the process is a bit different than that of North America.  Here is what to expect, and how to handle the situation. Driving in Costa Rica can be a challenge. It is about being […]

When you first arrive here in the beautiful southern zone of Costa Rica, you are still in “vacation” mode and doing “vacation” things, exploring this beautiful little country, and all the learning that needs to happen – where to shop, how to live here, etc. Your days are filled with these activities. And then, you […]

Expat families are finding ways to earn move to our beautiful little country – while either working remotely online with their current business or employer; or starting a new business from their Costa Rica home or studio space. They may not be earning as much money as before (although some do); but their everyday lives […]

Costa Rica health care system history Let us explain a little bit about the history of the Social Security system in Costa Rica in order to better understand, what we know as “CAJA.”  The Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social was created in Costa Rica in 1942 during the administration of Dr. Rafael Angel Calderón Guardia. The CCSS arose at a […]

The 2019/ 2020 High Season is in full swing here on the Ballena Coast, in Costa Rica. It began early, again, this year; and we are experiencing a huge increase of tourists, from many different countries; as well as many long-term renters who are “trying” Ojochal!   Because of all this, the village of Ojochal, and […]

When we mention the word “home”, the first thoughts that come to mind are comfort, peace, and tranquility. After retirement, many people wish to relocate to a place that revives their being and allows them to enjoy the harmony and nature that they have so long been separated from. But why wait until retirement if […]

 It is, in my opinion, someone who is happy for having moved to Costa Rica; one who doesn’t find all the faults they can in their new home country, and embraces the differences and find humor in the processes. I have identified 7 common barriers to having the perfect expat life be all want it […]

The origins of the names of places are sometimes obvious and sometimes obscure. The stories of how the places in the south central coastal region got their names are often interesting and tell us something about the area where we live. Many places in Costa Rica were named by the church and our region is […]

When foreigners consider moving to Costa Rica or buying a vacation home in this paradise, they many times choose a beach community to enjoy everything that living in a warm tropical country has to offer. Costa Rica has coasts on both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, with miles and miles of beautiful beaches to explore, […]

A property seller asked what the sales commission and fees are to list and sell a property. The seller’s second question was: what happens if an outside source provides a buyer. So, I’m taking advantage of these questions and put it all in one blog. Century 21 Ballena Properties does NOT charge any upfront listing […]