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Central America has deserts? Sort of. Panama’s Sarigua and Guatemala’s Motagua Valley are the closest the region gets, and both are worth a stop.
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Living in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 is such a beautiful experience. This morning in my wonderful little neighborhood a small heard of cows broke loose from the ranch about a mile away. Instead of cars honking or police being called. My neighbor and I just walked them back to their place and we laughed about it. That would never have been the result back in the Bay Area
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Costa Rica coffee growers report income down nearly 30% as the dollar sits near 455 colones and world coffee prices fall. ticotimes.net/2026/10/24/cos…
From November 20, Airbnb hosts can no longer require guests to strip beds, wash dishes, or take the trash off the property. We look at what the change means for anyone booking a rental in Costa Rica, and why it’s worth checking whether a rental is licensed before you book.
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Today’s helpful hint. If you are building in El Salvador, don’t forget to build hammock hooks into your building columns. Otherwise, you will have to bust your buns to drill through the wall. Apparently, the window cages don’t hold up to major hammock use. Ask me how I know that
Given recent events, we don’t recommend buying property in Nicaragua right now. But for anyone who does decide to go ahead, our guide covers ownership rules for foreigners, coastal leases and concessions, the buying process, taxes, and financing.
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The World Series starts on Friday, with the Rays against the Brewers. Neither team has ever won it, so there’ll be a first-time champion by the end of the month. Here’s where to watch it across Central America, what time each game starts, and what the Central American angle is this year.
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Nine American retirees lost their beach homes at Playa Gavilán, Nicaragua, this summer. Most were returned weeks later, with no explanation for either the seizure or the return. We look at what happened, how Nicaragua treats property and its owners, and why we’d rent rather than buy.
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When people say “I can buy beachfront in Nicaragua for $100k!”, show them this.
Three Central American countries have visas for remote workers: Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama. We compare what each one asks for, how long it lets you stay, and which comes out on top.
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No pension and no big investment to make? Rentista residency is how many people get legal residency in Central America, but the rules change from one country to the next. Belize doesn’t have it at all, and Panama only counts interest from its own state banks. Our new guide covers all seven countries.
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Are you a basketball fan in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, or Panama?
The new NBA season starts next week and you might be wondering how to watch LeBron’s first game for Philadelphia, the Knicks defend their title, and more.
Here’s how to (legally) follow it all from Central America and what you’ll pay.
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🇧🇿 Belize stands in solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Panama 🇵🇦 following the recent earthquakes and the damage sustained by affected communities.
We extend our solidarity to all those affected during this difficult time. Belize reaffirms its friendship with Panama and joins in the hope for the safety and resilience of its people and the restoration of homes and livelihoods.
#BelizeDiplomacy
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Imágenes del puente Centenario mientras se registraba el temblor de 7.2 grados.
How much pension income do you need to retire in Central America? Anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 a month, depending on the country. We’ve updated our guide to retirement visas for 2026, with all seven countries ranked by minimum pension and by how straightforward the process is.
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To the government of Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Removing the "territorial tax" country branding is a very, very bad idea
Unless you're only goal is to remove productive immigrants/expats from your country and see foreign investment dry up with the quickness
Which if the goal is to get rid of foreigners living in the country, this will 100% do it
A proposed Costa Rica foreign income tax would make it the only Central American country taxing residents on overseas investment income. Here’s what expats and potential expats should know.
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A proposed Costa Rica foreign income tax would make it the only Central American country taxing residents on overseas investment income. Here’s what expats and potential expats should know.
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What is @surfcity, and what does it actually mean for El Salvador’s coastline?
Alejo Campos, Director of Surf City El Salvador, explains the strategy behind it, the advantage of having year-round surf, and how that has created new opportunities for communities along the coast.
Listen to the full episode: youtu.be/64fXmArq0aI?si=aMKj…
Thinking of investing your way into residency in Central America? We've updated our country-by-country guide for 2026, with what each country asks for, from $30,000 in Nicaragua to $1 million in crypto in El Salvador, plus which residency by investment programs are the most confusing.
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