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.
My wife and I had such a wonderful experience working with Scott Bowers in the Pérez Zeledón area of Costa Rica. From the start, he was warm, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly attentive to what we were looking for.
Scott showed us several properties, including the ones we asked to see as well as others he suggested based on our criteria. His knowledge of the area, the local market, and Costa Rican real estate law was extremely helpful. He made what would have felt like an overwhelming process feel so much easier and far more comfortable.
What really made Scott stand out was how much he genuinely cares. He was more than just a realtor — he felt like a personal guide to the area and to life in Costa Rica. He shared so much helpful insight about what it’s really like to live there, and he also introduced us to some fantastic local restaurants and hotels, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Ricar2!
Scott is very responsive, thorough, and clearly operates with a high level of integrity. We always felt listened to, supported, and in very good hands. We would 1000% recommend him to anyone looking for property in the southern zone of Costa Rica, especially if you are relocating and want someone who intimately understands both the process and the people he’s helping. We will always have a friend in Scott in Costa Rica! Pura Vida!
Mike Wohlfahrt
Almost every foreign buyer eventually encounters a Costa Rica property listing that causes a bit of confusion.You are browsing homes and come across what appears to be a beautiful, completely detached villa. It has its own entrance, outdoor living space, and perhaps even a private yard. Then you notice that it is described as a condominium.“How can that be?” you may wonder. “It...
One of the biggest surprises for people buying rural property in Costa Rica is learning that finding water on your land doesn’t automatically mean you have the legal right to use it.Whether it’s a crystal-clear spring emerging from a hillside, a creek flowing across your property, or even groundwater beneath your feet, the water itself is considered a public resource under Cos...
One of the most common questions I hear from North American buyers is:"Does Costa Rica have an MLS like we do in the United States or Canada?"The answer today is...No—at least not quite yet.And understanding the difference can save you a tremendous amount of frustration during your property search.The Good NewsCosta Rica's real estate industry has been moving steadily toward a...
One of the most misunderstood aspects of buying land in Costa Rica—especially among foreign buyers—is that two properties with the same size, same view, and even the same price can have dramatically different development potential simply because of how they are accessed.In other words, the road matters. A lot.I regularly speak with buyers who assume that if a property has legal...
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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!
