Guides to buying in Tortuguero
What is worth understanding before you make an offer: how coastal ownership works, what to check on a parcel, and the risks that surface late in a Costa Rican transaction.
The location
Real Estate in Tortuguero, Costa Rica — Beside Tortuguero National Park
Every property we sell sits beside Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's northern Caribbean coast. What that location means for access, scarcity, ownership and value.
Ownership
Buying in the Maritime Zone: What a Concession Actually Is
Coastal property in Costa Rica is often a municipal concession rather than owned land. What that means for what you can build, sell, and who is allowed to hold it.
Structure
Corporate or Personal Ownership in Costa Rica
Much Costa Rican property is held by an S.A. or S.R.L. Buying the company is not the same as buying the land, and the difference carries real liabilities.
Risk
The Caretaker Liability Nobody Mentions
If a property comes with a caretaker or gardener, unpaid labour obligations can follow the sale. This is the trap that catches foreign buyers most often.
Checklist
What to Check Before Buying Land in Tortuguero
Title, access, water, setbacks, permits and taxes — the practical checks that decide whether a Tortuguero parcel is buildable and sellable.
These guides are general information and are not legal advice. Consult a Costa Rican attorney before any transaction.