Opening: A Weekend of Connection in La Fortuna From May 3rd to 5th, the remarkable women of Blue Water Properties traded their laptops and daily routines for a weekend of laughter, learning, and sisterhood in breathtaking La Fortuna. This special ladies’ team-building retreat wasn’t just about stepping away from the office—it was about stepping closer to each other, to ourselves, and to the power of women working together. Highlights from

When people ask me what truly sets Blue Water Properties apart in the Costa Rican real estate market, I can’t help but think of the incredible team behind our success. From day one, I’ve believed that a culture of unity and support is the bedrock of any flourishing company, and I’m proud to say that at Blue Water Properties, our collaborative spirit doesn’t just exist within our office walls—it spills

Living in Costa Rica with kids is like having the ultimate outdoor adventure at your fingertips every day! I’m half-Costa Rican and my boys were both born here, so it comes as no surprise that we have truly embraced the pura vida, kid-friendly, family lifestyle. With so many incredible activities to enjoy together, there’s never a dull moment (unless you’re seeking downtime!).  One of my family’s favorite activities is spending

When you live in a community as international as ours, you quickly learn that while we may all come from around the world, here, we are but one community. And man, do I really love this community. As a company and as an individual, I believe in giving back. I know and truly believe that money doesn’t have a whole lot of meaning if we can’t use it to do

One of the most common questions I get from clients is regarding the differences between the many towns that dot Guanacaste’s sunny coast. Tamarindo vs. Playa Grande vs. Flamingo vs. Potrero vs. Coco… and well, you get the picture! After all, they’re very close to each other geographically, so what distinguishes one from the other?  Quite a bit, as it turns out. But before we get into the comparison of

Benjamin Franklin is famous for having said that in life, there are only two certainties – and one of them is taxes. (I may be paraphrasing.) That was true in Colonial Philadelphia and it remains true here, too: Costa Rica taxes are a part of life. They aren’t always painful, though.  Of course, “Costa Rica taxes” is a deeply layered and very detailed topic. So much so that there are entire professions