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Building in Nosara & Guanacaste: Guides for Owners and Investors
Practical guides from Blue Projects Construction, a Nosara builder with 25+ years of experience and 50+ completed projects, on what it takes to build a custom home on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
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Costs & budgeting
What drives the cost of a custom home in Nosara, and how an itemized budget is built.
Timelines & permits
The phases of a build, from permits to handover, and what affects each one.
Building from abroad
How remote owners follow, approve and pay for a build without living in Costa Rica.
Materials & climate
Wood, steel and concrete on the Pacific coast: humidity, salt air, rain and earthquakes.
Sustainability
Energy-efficient design, sustainable materials and reforestation in the Blue Zone.
Regulations & land
Coastal zoning, setbacks and the questions to ask before you buy a lot to build on.