Faced with the rather troubling amount of crime in certain areas, some foreigners have begun taking measures to protect themselves. The following are a few options: Security guard: There are security companies that will either rent you a well-trained guard or come to the scene if your house alarm is tripped. See the resource section for

Property theft What it is? Property theft in Costa Rica is a sophisticated fraud operation by which your property is registered under another person’s name in the National Registry, then sold before you even realize it’s been “stolen.” It usually involves a corrupt notary colluding with other unscrupulous parties. Often there is a corrupt element

By Christopher Howard “Is it safe to invest in Costa Rica?” This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked by the guests on my monthly retirement/relocation tours. During my nearly 30 years of living in Costa Rica I have had the opportunity to observe a lot of people make money and others