I am a naturalized citizen of Costa Rica. I first arrived (from the U.S.) in 2001 to broker a deal that sold one of the country’s premier private universities to a U.S. publicly-held education company. Since 2004 I’ve arranged eco-intensive Costa Rica vacation tours to locations throughout the country, as well as Nicaragua, Panama and Colombia. In addition to serving as an agent with the Coldwell Banker Dominical Realty team since 2015, I offer Expat Consulting and conduct guided Expat Tours.
Scott Bowers represented us on the sale of our farm in Balsar, Costa Rica. Since it was a large farm, it required some specific marketing. Scott stayed with the job until it was sold and successfully closed. There were a number of challenges in the process of selling, and Scott worked diligently to find solutions. He was an excellent communicator and kept us informed about all developments. He listened to our input and responded positively. Scott was transparent and trustworthy throughout the process, and we recommend him highly to anyone buying or selling property in Costa Rica.
John and Anne Foster
One of the questions I get asked all the time is: How much does it cost to live in Costa Rica?The problem is that there really isn't one good answer.Where you live matters. How you live matters. Whether you shop primarily at local stores or imported-goods supermarkets matters. And whether you're trying to recreate your North American lifestyle in Costa Rica or adapt to a more l...
Few subjects in Costa Rica real estate create more confusion than beachfront property.People hear that Costa Rica’s beaches are public, that coastal property cannot be privately owned, that foreigners cannot hold concessions—or, just as often, that a particular beachfront property is fully titled. All of those statements contain some truth, but none tells the whole story.The re...
One of the things I've learned after years of selling real estate in Costa Rica is that our market doesn't operate in a vacuum.Costa Rica has its own economy, its own construction costs and its own peculiarities when it comes to buying and selling property. But when it comes to the international real estate market—particularly the lifestyle and higher-end market—the economic mo...
One of the easiest mistakes to make when evaluating land in Costa Rica is to focus too much on the number of acres or hectares.A ten-acre property is not necessarily more useful than a five-acre property. And a fifty-acre farm may have considerably less land available for your intended purposes than the numbers on the survey would lead you to believe.When evaluating land, I thi...
Jungle Retreat Center in Platanillo with Yoga Shala, Glamping, and River Access
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Costa Rica Expat Properties
Your mountain or beach dream home can be found here. Scott Bowers is an agent with Coldwell Banker - Vesta Group - Costa Rica, serving the Southern Pacific coast and mountainous area of Perez Zeledon. The Southern Zone is the most pristine and untouched area left in Costa Rica and a great place to consider for Costa Rica expat living. Connect with me to start living your dream life in Costa Rica!
