Afraid of Heights? This Off-Grid Business Isn’t for You
Erica Andrews and her partner, Matt Hogan, shared a vision when they first visited a property on Costa Rica's Pacific coast in 2006...
Larke Newell
Why Pay U.S. Costs? Create Your Dream Business in Panama
Michael and Heidi Rehm have recently celebrated their seventh year in business and have signed a nine-year extension on their lease.
I Spend Half My Time in Chiriquí, Panama…But It’s Not Enough
We own a 1,800-square-foot home in the Chiriquí province, complete with three-quarters of an acre of land backing onto a creek and covered in beautiful flowers and fruit trees.
National Holidays and Just Plain Fun in Panama
Living in Panama is never, ever boring. Pick any province, any city, any time and there will be some sort of festival, parade, sporting event, or national holiday in full swing. Pulsing salsa music, frenetic dancing, boisterous cheering, and vibrant parades are common occurrences...
A Retirement Dream Brought to Life in Ojochal, Costa Rica
Patrick Grady and Todd King are the proud new owners of this quaint but gorgeous small hotel in the village of Ojochal, Costa Rica...
How Much is it to Buy Real Estate in Ojochal, Costa Rica
On a clear day you can see all the way to Guanacaste province," says Overton Pratt when he describes the view from his home in Ojochal, Costa Rica. Overton is originally from southern California, and wife Michelle's origins are in Chicago. In 2006, they travelled to Costa Rica for a four-month visit...
A Unique Business Pays the Way in this Highland Town in Panama
Pennsylvania native, Bill McGraw came to Boquete, Panama, seven years ago with a mission. Having worked in the field of marine biology and aquaculture for many years, he chose Panama because it had the perfect conditions for his latest project.
Cambutal: Our Paradise Where the Mountains Meet the Sea in Panama
Having grown tired of the chilly, snowy winters in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and sharing a dream to live near the ocean to surf and do yoga, Janel and Michael Phillips sold everything and headed south to Panama...
Eating Well in Panama: Delicious, Fresh, and Reasonably Priced
The words that come to mind when I think of the fresh fruits and vegetables in Panama are: mouth-watering, natural, healthy, fresh, and—finally—inexpensive. Coming from a country where most of the produce is picked green...
For Just $900 I Bought My Own Piece of Pura Vida
The words “pioneer” and “frontier” usually evoke images of 1800s homesteaders. However, that’s not always the case…there are modern day pioneers throughout lesser-known “frontier” land. Karen Davies is a prime example. Her experience of moving from Oregon, U.S. to Costa Rica read like a 19th century novel. Born and raised in southern New Jersey, she Read more...: For Just $900 I Bought My Own Piece of Pura Vida