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Determined not to fall in love with the first place they saw, Stephanie and Chris swore to exhaust all options before making a decision. Then they saw that house in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
One of the most common questions we get is about climate change, and what country on our beat is best at fighting it. The answer is always the same: Costa Rica.
"No matter where I traveled, I could never find this," he explains. "Nothing ever duplicated this lake. So, I finally asked myself, 'Why do I keep looking?' That lake is the place." Today, Daniel lives on that lake he dreamed of for so long. He owns a beautiful property in the Arenal district of Tronadora, with his home and two guest cabins, right on the lake.
“After researching many places, we have found our paradise," says Dawn Lane of her new home, Playa Langosta on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Dawn and her husband Marc moved three years ago and love starting their days strolling the pristine beach. Langosta is located just south of Tamarindo, a famous surf town known for its restaurants and...
Living in Tilarán on the west side of Lake Arenal allows Molly Ruland to spend less money daily. "Life in this area is cheaper than on the beach," she explains. "Rentals in town can cost around $500 a month."
The area around Tamarindo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has become quite a mecca for families over the past few years. Many people from the U.S. and Canada head south to the pristine beaches of the Gold Coast to benefit from its tropical climate, easy access to nature, and the opportunity to spend more quality time with each other. Many families with...