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About Scott Bowers

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.

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quote quote We have used Scott Bowers for house shopping and later selling our Costa Rica Home..Scott is a wealth of knowledge not only selling but transitioning to life in Costa Rica. He was very hands on all the way through the process and very responsive. Highly recommend Scott Bowers..he knows everyone. Darryl Sartwell

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02/06/2026 Midlife Transitioning to Costa Rica

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...

30/05/2026 Costa Rica’s Regulatory Alphabet Soup Explained (Without the Headache)

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...

28/05/2026 A Subtle Mistake Many Costa Rica Buyers Make: Ignoring Resell Value

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...

24/05/2026 Property Taxes in Costa Rica

One of the questions I get asked constantly by foreign buyers considering a move to Costa Rica is:“How high are the property taxes?”The answer usually comes as a pleasant surprise.Compared to the United States, Canada, and many parts of Europe, property taxes in Costa Rica are generally very low. In fact, many buyers are shocked by how inexpensive annual carrying costs can be —...

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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!

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