Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation

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Oct 2026

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We chat with experts about Costa Rica Real Estate, buying a property in Costa Rica, building in Costa Rica, relocating and moving to Costa Rica, and investment experts on businesses that can work in Costa Rica. E-mail us at info@investingcostarica.com

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October 14, 2026Episode 31319 min

EP-313 AI and Data Application in the Costa Rica Real Estate Market with Realiti

Need any advice or information, message us. Today, we're joined by Aurel Robert, a Swiss entrepreneur who has been living in Costa Rica since 2021 and is the founder of Realiti, a real estate technology platform focused on bringing greater price transparency and better data to the Costa Rican property market. Today, we're going to talk about what the data is actually telling us about the Costa Rican real estate market, how Realiti works, what Aurel has discovered from analyzing the market, and what he thinks investors and buyers should be paying attention to right now. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Arenal Ridge: https://www.arenalridge.com/ Realiti Costa Rica: https://www.realiti.cr/

October 7, 2026Episode 31220 min

EP-312 Residency, Legal and Vacation Rental Law updates with Bluezone Legal

Need any advice or information, message us. Today, we're joined by Cristina Guerrini, owner of BlueZone Legal, to talk about some of the biggest issues affecting foreigners, investors and business owners in Costa Rica right now. We’ll get into the latest changes around immigration and residency, what’s really happening with vacation-rental regulations, and how the current global economic environment is impacting Costa Rica. We’ll also cut through some of the confusion and social-media noise to get Cristina’s take on what people actually need to know if they’re looking to live, invest or do business here. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Arenal Ridge: https://www.arenalridge.com/ Bluezone Legal: https://bluezonelegal.com/

September 30, 2026Episode 31130 min

EP-311 Costa Rica Legal and Regulatory Updates in 2026 with Lawyer Paola Retana

Need any advice or information, message us. Today we’re joined by Paola Retana , lawyer and partner at Legal She. With 2026 bringing plenty of economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension and changing regulations, we’re digging into what’s actually happening on the ground and, more importantly, what property owners, investors, businesses and expats need to know. We’ll cover everything from real estate, zoning, construction and permitting to vacation rentals, foreign investment and proposed changes that could have a real impact on Costa Rica’s property and tourism sectors. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Arenal Ridge: https://www.arenalridge.com/ LegalShe: https://www.legalshe.com/

September 23, 2026Episode 30130 min

EP-310 What nobody tells you about Costa Rica Taxes & Legal Structures with Gustavo Morales

Need any advice or information, message us. Today we’re sitting down with Gustavo Morales, Co-Owner of Accounting Services Costa Rica, to talk about the side of Costa Rican real estate and investing that doesn’t always make it onto Google—or gets explained correctly over a sunset cocktail. Gustavo and his team work with businesses, investors and foreigners navigating the Costa Rican tax, accounting, HR and legal landscape, with experience across Costa Rica, the U.S. and Canada. We’re going to cut through some of the confusion around taxes, corporations, Airbnb income, IVA, deductions and the differences between investing in Costa Rica versus North America. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Arenal Ridge: https://www.arenalridge.com/ Accounting Services CR: https://www.accountingscr.com/

September 16, 2026Episode 30924 min

EP-309: The Truth about Tamarindo: Living, buying and what's changed with Lauren Mantey

Need any advice or information, message us. Today we’re heading to Tamarindo to find out what’s really happening in one of Costa Rica’s most talked-about beach towns. I’m joined by longtime Tamarindo resident and real estate advisor Lauren Mantey, who I’ve known for years, to talk about how the town has changed, who’s moving there and buying property today, what life is actually like beyond the beach, and whether Tamarindo is becoming too developed or simply evolving into what makes it successful. We’ll also get into the real estate opportunities, the impact of global economic uncertainty, and where Lauren thinks the next interesting opportunities around Tamarindo might be. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Arenal Ridge: https://www.arenalridge.com/ Lauren Mantey: lauren@bwpcr.com

September 9, 2026Episode 30841 min

EP-308 Beautiful isn't enough: What makes a Costa Rica Development & property truly successful with Beth O'Brien.

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Beth O’Brien, owner of Beth Anna & Co, to explore what really makes a real estate development successful beyond beautiful buildings and Instagram-worthy images. We discuss how economic uncertainty is affecting Costa Rica real estate, where developers often get branding and marketing wrong, why the guest experience is at the heart of a strong brand, and how luxury travellers are increasingly prioritising authenticity, privacy, wellness and experiences. Beth also shares her insights into Costa Rica’s wellness tourism opportunities, overhyped trends, where she would invest $100,000 in marketing a boutique hotel, and what she would do with $500,000 to invest in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Arenal Ridge: https://www.arenalridge.com/ Beth O'Brien: https://www.bethanneandco.com/

September 2, 2026Episode 30740 min

EP-307 Costa Rica Tourism & Real Estate: What 20 yrs on the ground has taught us with Casey Halloran

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Casey Halloran, CEO of Costa Rican Vacations and the Namu Travel Group, to get his take on the current state of Costa Rica’s tourism and real estate markets. They discuss how global economic uncertainty is affecting demand, where Costa Rica’s strongest tourism markets are coming from, whether the country is becoming too expensive, what makes a hotel or vacation rental commercially successful, and the mistakes developers consistently make. Casey also shares where he sees the biggest untapped opportunities over the next decade, what he believes people understood about Costa Rica 20 years ago that newcomers often miss, and where he would invest $500,000 in Costa Rica today. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Casey Halloran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyjhalloran/

August 26, 2026Episode 30639 min

EP-306 The future of Costa Rica Real Estate: Wellness, Development and Opportunity with Daveed Hollander

Need any advice or information, message us. Today, we’re joined by Daveed Hollander, President and Master Franchisor of Coldwell Banker Costa Rica. Daveed has been in Costa Rica real estate for more than two decades and knows the market from both the business side and from living in the Southern Pacific around Dominical and Uvita. Today, we’re going to get his take on what’s really happening in Costa Rica real estate in 2026—from how global uncertainty is affecting buyers and sellers, to whether the right properties are still commanding a premium. We’ll also dive into the growing world of wellness real estate: is it a genuine shift in what people want, or just another clever marketing buzzword? Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Arenal Ridge: https://www.arenalridge.com/ Daveed Hollander: d.hollander@cbcostarica.com

August 22, 202632 min

Developer Diaries: Building Arenal Ridge - From Vision to Reality with Richard Bexon

Need any advice or information, message us. Richard Bexon, Developer of Arenal Ridge and Managing Director of Belong Costa Rica, sits down with Jake Alexander to talk about how the vision for Arenal Ridge came to life, what the project is all about, what makes it unique, and why he believes La Fortuna is the right place for such a significant investment. They also discuss the lessons learned from developing the Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas, how those experiences have shaped the Arenal Ridge masterplan, and what’s next for this ambitious project. Arenal Ridge: www.arenalridge.com Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

August 19, 2026Episode 30536 min

EP-305 The Business of Luxury Eco-Tourism in Costa Rica with Daniel Gehring

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Daniel Gehring, owner of El Remanso Lodge in Costa Rica’s remote and spectacular Osa Peninsula. We discuss what’s really happening in Costa Rica’s tourism market in 2026, how global economic uncertainty is affecting visitors, and the unique opportunities and challenges of operating a high-end hospitality business in one of the country’s most remote destinations. Daniel shares the realities behind running an eco-lodge, from staffing and logistics to the hidden costs guests never see, as well as what investors often get wrong when looking at Costa Rican tourism projects. They also explore whether the Osa represents one of Costa Rica’s biggest untapped tourism opportunities, where Daniel would invest his own money today, and what he would do if he inherited $500,000 to invest in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com El Remanso Lodge: https://elremanso.com/