Investor Insights
Independent research on Costa Rica real estate, private credit, and the regulatory shifts that actually move deals — written for people doing diligence, not browsing listings.
US$2.74B
H1 2026 FDI ex-Heineken/Fifco (preliminary)
3.00%
BCCR policy rate (since 23 Jul 2026)
3.4%
BCCR 2026 GDP growth forecast
12.75%
Effective STR tax rate
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Costa Rica’s August Growth Leaned on Construction as Manufacturing Shrank
The central bank’s August activity index shows construction up 11.0% while manufacturing slipped 1.1%. We read it as a sector-mix story and show what it means for Costa Rica exposure.
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New to Costa Rica Deals? Start Here
Three foundational pieces, in order, before you look at a specific deal.
01 — Regulatory
Understanding SUGEVAL
Where Costa Rica’s securities regulator does — and doesn’t — touch a real estate deal.
02 — Tax
2026 STR Tax Enforcement
What changed in collection — not the rate — and how to underwrite it.
03 — Title Risk
Forest Law & Article 33
Why registered lot size rarely matches actual buildable area.
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Costa Rica’s Two-Speed Economy: How to Underwrite Free-Zone Exposure
The central bank’s August activity data shows domestic demand growing at 3.2% while free zones crawl at 0.7%. We use it to show how to split and stress-test revenue exposure…
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Costa Rica’s Electric Train: Why Land Clearing Sets the Schedule
A study counts more than 400 structures in the railway right-of-way, while loans cover construction but not land. We use it to show how to underwrite corridor-adjacent assets.
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LatAm Private Capital, October 2026: What’s Moving Investors and How Costa Rica Can Benefit
A surprise Brazilian first round, a Fed that is hiking, and a USMCA in rolling review are reshaping where private capital goes in Latin America. Here is what the latest…
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LatAm Markets This Week: A Stronger Dollar, Cheaper Oil, and What It Means for Costa Rica
A strong dollar squeezes LatAm currencies and equities this week while oil slides to a pre-war low. Plus: a Costa Rica colon wobble worth watching.
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Understanding SUGEVAL: Costa Rica’s Securities Regulator, Explained for Foreign Allocators
What Costa Rica’s securities regulator actually covers — and where the line falls for a direct real estate co-investment versus a pooled fund.
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Costa Rica’s 2026 Short-Term Rental Tax Enforcement: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
The 12.75% rate isn’t new — the enforcement mechanism is. Here’s what changes for underwriting a Costa Rica vacation rental in 2026.
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Forest Law and Title Risk: The Article 33 Issue Every Coastal Buyer Should Underwrite
Why the registered lot size on a Costa Rica title rarely matches the actual buildable footprint — and what to check before you rely on either.
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