Guides
Everything you need to know
before you build.
Evergreen reference guides on building, buying, permits, costs, and living in Costa Rica. Updated regularly as laws and conditions change.
Updated Guide for Home Construction in Costa Rica
Comprehensive Guide to Building a House in Costa Rica - Building a house in Costa Rica is an exciting journey.
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Turnkey Construction in Costa Rica: What Viva Includes
What turnkey construction actually means in Costa Rica, what Ticonstru's Viva program covers from design to delivery, and who it makes sense for.
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Living in Puntarenas, Costa Rica: The Complete Guide
A practical guide to living in Puntarenas: the main communities from Jaco to Santa Teresa, cost of living, climate, real estate, and what building...
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Living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about living in Guanacaste: communities, cost of living, climate, healthcare, schools, real estate and more...
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Guanacaste Airport (LIR) Liberia: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about flying into Liberia Airport (LIR): airlines, entry requirements, ground transport, drive times to beaches, and tips...
Read guide →Construction Costs in Costa Rica: Viva Turnkey Pricing
What it costs to build in Costa Rica with Ticonstru's Viva Turnkey program: starting prices, what's included, and what gets added separately to the final...
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Building on Sloped Land in Costa Rica: A Practical Guide
What sloped construction actually involves in Costa Rica: geotechnical requirements, foundations, drainage, pilings vs cut-and-fill, and what it costs compare
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Building in Costa Rica as a Foreigner: Laws, Financing and Taxes
Before building in Costa Rica: property rights, how financing works, the taxes you owe, and the legal steps from purchase to construction.
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Should You Build or Buy a House in Costa Rica?
Introduction: The decision to build or buy a house in Costa Rica is one of the most important you can make, especially if you plan to […]
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