Guanacaste Legal
Insights
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from buyers across Guanacaste — written by the attorney who handles the closings, not a copywriter.
Coastal Property
The Maritime Zone, explained
Why that “beachfront” listing may be land you can never actually own.
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Due Diligence
Five title traps in Guanacaste
The problems that quietly follow the land — not the seller — onto you.
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Ownership
Buy through a corporation?
When an S.A. or S.R.L. makes sense — and when it just adds cost.
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Building & Land
No water letter, no build
A lot with no legal water or access can’t be built on — and it’s rarely disclosed.
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Closing
What closing actually costs
Transfer tax, stamps and notary fees — what to budget beyond the price.
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Estate Planning
Protecting it for your family
Make sure the home you bought passes cleanly to the people you love.
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