South Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica
Buy or sell property
in Costa Rica
Honest guidance for buyers and sellers in the South Caribbean. We maintain the region's only internal property database - so you work from accurate information, not estimates.
Who we are
Real guidance. No guesswork.
Buying or selling property in Costa Rica's South Caribbean is not a straightforward process. There is no public MLS, no standardised price history, and no centralised record of what properties are actually on the market.
We built our own internal database to fill that gap. We document active listings, sales activity, and property values across the region ourselves - and we share that information with our clients directly.
For buyers
How we work
with buyers
Foreign nationals including US citizens have the same legal right to purchase titled property here as local citizens. What the process requires is the right guidance, legal counsel, and a team that knows the actual inventory.
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We know the inventory
No public MLS exists here. Our internal database covers active listings, recent sales, and off-market opportunities across the full South Caribbean corridor.
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We represent you only
We advocate for your position through every negotiation. If a property has issues, you will hear about it from us before anyone else.
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We know the process
Title verification, boundary surveys, concession vs titled land — we walk you through each step and connect you with qualified legal counsel in the region.
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We know the region
Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, Manzanillo — each area has distinct infrastructure, tenure types, and pricing. We know them all directly.
For sellers
List your property
with confidence
We track listings and sales across the South Caribbean ourselves. That internal record gives you an honest, evidence-based assessment of where your property sits in the current market.
01Honest valuation based on documented comparable data from our own internal records
02Marketing across MLS platforms and targeted digital channels reaching international buyers
03Full representation through negotiation, contract, and legal transfer
04US-licensed agent with deep firsthand experience in the South Caribbean
"We help you navigate the jungle of real estate in Costa Rica."
Meg Williams & Raina Kirkland · My Puerto Viejo Realtor
Why work with us
What makes us different
in this market
The South Caribbean has no shortage of agencies. Here is what we can point to that others cannot.
The region's only internal MLS
Every listing we handle and every sale we track goes into a database that gives our clients market visibility that does not exist anywhere else in this region.
Honesty over convenience
If a question requires legal counsel, we say so and connect you with the right people. If a property has complications, we surface them early - not after you have committed.
Firsthand ownership experience
We have owned property in a tropical rainforest ourselves. That practical knowledge informs every conversation - beyond what any agent working remotely from this region can offer.
Common questions about buying property in Costa Rica
Answers drawn from our direct experience working in the South Caribbean market. If your question is not covered here, reach out and we will give you a straight answer.
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Yes. Costa Rica places no restrictions on foreign property ownership. Nationals from any country have the same legal right to purchase titled property as Costa Rican citizens, with no residency requirement. The process involves title verification, a boundary survey, due diligence on zoning and environmental restrictions, and a closing managed by a Costa Rican attorney. Properties within 200 metres of the coast fall under the Maritime Zone Law and are held under concession rather than title, which carries different legal implications.
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It depends on your timeline and how certain you are about the area. Renting first is sensible if you have not spent extended time in the South Caribbean - living here through a rainy season gives you a much stronger foundation for a purchase decision. That said, rental inventory in this region is limited, and some buyers who start with the intention of renting find the right property comes up before they expected. There is no universal answer, and we are happy to give you an honest read on both sides based on your specific situation.
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Ready to buy
or sell?
Fill in your details below and we will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation. No pressure, no hard sell - just practical guidance and real visibility into the market.
We respond to every enquiry personally. You will hear from Meg or Raina directly - not a bot, not an assistant.
