There is a reason that the Costa Rican public school system is considered one of the best in Latin America. It may surprise you that education has been part of the national fabric since 1869, when free and compulsory schooling

Moving to Nosara can be a challenge. Moving to Nosara with a family that includes young children has its own unique set of challenges, the most important one being education.  Where do you send the kids to school? As parents of

Nature has one job: to bring life into existence and to keep it thriving - a job it does exceptionally well without human interference. However, as the population rises in Nosara, it takes a toll on local  ecosystems.  As a

Recently, Mango Realty helped Jay and Susan Evarts sell their Las Huacas home. What happened next was inspiring, and we thought it was worth telling you all about it.  Background: If you are a United States citizen, one thing that unites us

Nosara: The Newbies Guide to Finding your Feet. Part One: Join The Nosara Civic Association At Nosara Mango Realty, we are proud to be affiliated with the Nosara Civic Association.. For every new client that works with Nosara Mango Realty – whether

Social butterflies notwithstanding, getting to know your neighbors in Nosara can be unnerving, particularly if you're new to town. However, it doesn't need to be a panic-attack inducing ordeal. It can be as simple as a wave, and (providing all

  Because There’s More Than One Way to Invest in the Community In other towns, the responsibility for fire emergencies, food banks, education, environmental preservation, and many basic services lie squarely at the feet of the government. Nosara is not “most other

No matter how easy it is to get by knowing "just enough" Spanish, if you really want to engage with the real Nosara, you'd better get serious about learning the national language. For many expats who move to Nosara, the

One of the best ways to integrate yourself into the Nosara community, at least on a culinary level, is to approach it like a local. Luckily, Nosara is home to a multitude of talented local chefs and a great range