Notes from the
beach
On titled ownership, this stretch of the Pacific, and building a home that belongs to the coast. Considered, unhurried, and written for the people who plan to stay.
How foreigners buy titled property in Costa Rica
Foreigners can own titled land in Costa Rica outright, with the same rights as citizens. Here's how the process works, from first offer to a recorded deed in your name.
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What "titled" beachfront actually means in Costa Rica
Most of Costa Rica's coastline can't be owned outright — it's public land or government concession. Here's why Hermosa Real is different, and what fee-simple title means for you as a buyer.
A due-diligence checklist for titled beachfront in Costa Rica
Not all "beachfront" on the Costa Rican coast is truly ownable. Before you buy, here's what to verify — title, survey, registry, and the maritime zone — so you know exactly what you're getting.
A quieter stretch of the Pacific — why Playa Hermosa
Ninety minutes from San José, yet a world away from the crowds. A look at the beach itself, and why this particular curve of the central Pacific coast is worth building a life on.
Building on the sand — how a Hermosa Real home comes together
Owning the land is the beginning. Here's how thoughtful, single-level homes are designed and built on the beachfront — and the choices that keep them at ease with the coast.