Juan Pablo Lacayo

30/10/2026

Everyone says dry season is the best time to come to Guanacaste. If you're house-hunting, it's not that simple. Dry season (roughly December to April) shows the beaches at their best, but it's peak season with higher prices and more competition for showings. Green season is quieter, and you see a property's real drainage and landscaping while you negotiate with less pressure. Here's how to pick the right window for your trip.
https://juanpablocr.com/dry-season-vs-green-season-guanacaste-best-time

29/10/2026

Picture your morning here. Coffee on the terrace, warm air, Guanacaste hills in the distance. No rush, nowhere to be.

That's Harmony Homes in Curubandé. Boutique, new build, and designed around how you actually want to live.

Pick your model, make it yours, see your numbers instantly.

BUILD YOURS 👉 juanpablocr.com/harmony-homes

Questions? WhatsApp me and we'll talk it through: +506 8322-5590

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29/10/2026

Buying in Costa Rica as a US citizen? You can own titled property outright with no residency required. The part to plan for is the US side: a Costa Rican bank account or company can trigger filings, and rental income and a future sale still follow you home. Costa Rica adds a 0.25% annual property tax and roughly 3% to 5% in closing costs. Talk to a cross-border CPA before you make an offer.
https://juanpablocr.com/buying-property-costa-rica-us-citizen

28/10/2026

Costa Rica's public healthcare system is mandatory for residents, and it genuinely works, it's just not always fast. Here's how the Caja and private insurance actually fit together.
https://juanpablocr.com/costa-rica-health-insurance-caja-vs-private

27/10/2026

The Costa Rican title record costs about 2,930 colones, a few dollars, and shows the owner, liens and annotations. The risk isn't the record. It's skipping the checks around it: the survey plan matching the land, legal access, and your own attorney, never the seller's. Here's how to check a property before you buy.
https://juanpablocr.com/costa-rica-title-search-due-diligence-before-buying

26/10/2026

Build your dream home or buy something that already exists? Both work in Guanacaste, here's how to figure out which one is right for you.
https://juanpablocr.com/building-vs-buying-guanacaste

24/10/2026

Coco, Tamarindo or Flamingo? Three of Guanacaste's best-known beach towns, and the right one depends on whether you want a real community, rental income, or the postcard beach. An honest comparison of vibe, prices and airport distance.
https://juanpablocr.com/playas-del-coco-vs-tamarindo-vs-flamingo

19/10/2026

Just listed in Playas del Coco: Nanku Esencia

Live in one, rent the other. This furnished 2BR/2BA house and separate studio share one fenced lot in Monte Seco, with a private plunge pool and parking for two. Built in 2026, air conditioned, pets welcome.

3 bed / 3 bath, 299 m² lot
5 minutes to the beach, 3 minutes to downtown Coco
Liberia airport (LIR) about 30 minutes away

$345,000 USD

Video tour, photos and brochure (English, French and Spanish): https://juanpablocr.com/nanku-esencia

Message me on WhatsApp at +506 8322-5590 to set up a viewing, in person or by video if you're abroad.

Furnished 2-bedroom home plus a separate studio on one fenced lot with a private plunge pool, 5 minutes from the beach in Playas del Coco. $345,000.

18/10/2026

This is where private pools and real ocean views stop being the exception in Coco. 3–4 bed homes, bigger lots, resort-style amenities.

See what $500K–$800K actually buys: https://juanpablocr.com/what-your-budget-buys-in-playas-del-coco

17/10/2026

Is Playas del Coco safe? An honest local answer: the realistic risk is opportunistic theft (bags on the sand, valuables in cars, empty homes), not violence against visitors. Here's what I see living here, with the official numbers alongside.
https://juanpablocr.com/is-playas-del-coco-safe