At 1 p.m. on a Sunday, I was having lunch with my wife and some friends when my phone rang. It was a call from Denver, Colorado. All my friends and family know that I will always pick up my phone, no ...

Ever wanted to vacation in a rain forest? This new villa-rental service in Costa Rica can help you out. Arenal Hills, a vacation-home development company, recently unveiled its brand-new rental ...

Are you feeling trapped at home curing the coronavirus crisis? You’re not alone. Studies indicate that after six weeks of “stay at home” quarantine, many people, especially those in smaller homes or ...

Costa Rican landlord and tenant laws are judged by the Global Property Guide to be Pro-Tenant between landlord and tenant. In practice, while landlords can set initial rental terms freely, once the ...

Renting a car and driving in Costa Rica is one of the best ways to see the different regions of the country. From the beaches in Guanacaste to the Monteverde cloud forest, Manuel Antonio National Park ...

PUNTA UVA, Costa Rica One day in February 2002 Manuel Pinto and his real estate agent were hacking through the jungle here in southeast Costa Rica, near the surf town of Puerto Viejo, looking for a ...

Live your best "pura vida” in these scenic, real estate agent–recommended locations. Karla Walsh is a writer based in Des Moines, Iowa. She has written about travel, health, food, wine, psychology, ...