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 helped us to purchase our house in Costa Rica. Scott was very responsive and specific, always answering the phone, or returning phone calls right away. He is a very nice person to work with and he was very professional and amiable when showing us the properties while we were in the country. He helped us to negotiate the deal on the property we have selected and also introduced us to a local RE attorney and assisted us in preparing documents needed to finalize the transaction while we were back in the USA. He provided help with things substantially above and beyond his responsibilities as a RE agent, such as setting up a bank account in CR. His book, “The Definitive Guide to Costa Rica Expat Living”, is a must read for anybody thinking about RE in Costa Rica. I strongly recommend him.
Michael Sigalovsky
Costa Rica has a way of turning Murphy’s Law into something closer to a governing principle. Whatever can go wrong probably will, usually at the exact moment you’re trying hardest to avoid it.That reality becomes especially apparent on the road. The tighter your schedule, the more determined the country seems to complicate it — which is why we joke down here that if you arrive...
I arrived in Costa Rica at the ripe old midlife age of 40 (now pushing 66).Looking back now, after more than two decades here, I thought I’d share a few reflections for those of you considering a similar transition later in life.Looking for Love? Be Careful.First… if you’re a middle-aged man coming to Costa Rica looking for love, be careful.I say that without judgment and from...
If you spend enough time researching Costa Rica real estate or relocation, you’ll eventually start hearing a confusing stream of acronyms and government entities thrown around in conversations:INVUSINACMINAESETENACFIAHaciendaRegistro NacionalCatastro NacionalSNITMuniFor many buyers and expats, it can start to feel like alphabet soup.The good news?You do not need to become an ex...
One thing I hear all the time from buyers in Costa Rica is this:“We’ll never sell this place.”And every time I hear it, I think the same thing:Never say never.Because after living here for many years and working with countless buyers in the Costa Rica Southern Zone, I can tell you something with certainty:A surprising number of people who swore they’d never sell eventually call...
Jungle Retreat Center in Platanillo with Yoga Shala, Glamping, and River Access
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Luxury Ocean View Home Near Dominical with Guest Apartment and Infinity Pool
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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!
