Spend enough time in expat forums and Facebook groups and you'll see the second story told over and over, almost always in the same words: "I wish someone had told me."
By Diana Granados, GM Attorneys at Law
As we step into 2026, Costa Rica once again rises to the top as one of the world’s most desirable destinations for those seeking a safe, inspiring place to live — and a market offering solid, long-term investment opportunities.
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law
Until recently, the law governing condominiums in Costa Rica (Law No. 7933) did not clearly authorize virtual meetings, and it was mandatory to modify the condo bylaws of each HOA to allow it expressly.
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law
Following a recent incident involving a child bitten by a dog in a shopping mall in San Jose, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health has issued a new resolution that unifies and strengthens the rules for allowing pets in public and private establishments. The goal: to protect the health and safety of all visitors.
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law
In December 2021, Costa Rica enacted Law No. 10,069 on Electronic Promissory Notes and Bills of Exchange, introducing a modern legal framework for digital financial instruments.
By Mariajosé Víquez, GM Attorneys at Law.
The Hague Convention on the Apostille (CONVENTION FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE LEGALIZATION REQUISITE FOR FOREIGN PUBLIC DOCUMENTS is known as the “CONVENTION OF THE APOSTILLE”).
By Efrain Hidalgo, GM Attorneys at Law
Only the Competent Authority designated by the origin Country may issue an Apostille certification. The Competent Authority places the Apostille Stamp either on the public document or on an “allonge”.
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All public and private health centers must provide the necessary measures for exercising this Right. Said declaration will be kept in the clinical file with confidentiality...
Costa Rica took an essential step in respecting the people's autonomy over their life regarding health care and medical treatment.