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Renting Before You Buy: Spending a Season on the Caribbean Coast First

Published by Coldwell Banker Caribe | October 2026 | Caribbean Coast Costa Rica Estimated read time: 6 minutes | Category: Lifestyle and Buyer Guides A week of vacation in Puerto Viejo tells a visitor almost nothing about living there. The rain arrives on its own schedule. The internet holds up during a storm, or it […]

Boutique Hotel Ownership on the Caribbean Coast: What It Actually Takes

Published by Coldwell Banker Caribe | October 2026 | Caribbean Coast Costa Rica Estimated read time: 7 minutes | Category: Investment and Hospitality Guides A guest asks about the extra villa on the property. A couple looks at a jungle lot, and soon they are talking about a cluster of rental cabins instead of one […]

Buying From 3,000 Miles Away: How Remote Closings Work in Costa Rica

Published by Coldwell Banker Caribe  |  September 2026  |  Caribbean Coast Costa Rica Estimated read time: 7 minutes  |  Category: Buyer Guides & Process A buyer visits the Caribbean coast in February and finds a house she likes. Then she flies home to Toronto and discovers she cannot get back down for eight months. By […]

Building a Home in Puerto Viejo and Cahuita: The 2026 Guide

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Building on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast isn’t like building on the Pacific side. There’s more rain, more jungle and more humidity. The land is cheaper, the rules are different, and the lifestyle is hard to find anywhere else. Here’s what it takes in 2026 to go from a raw lot to a finished home […]

Moving to Puerto Viejo With Kids: Schools, Pets, and Everything You Ship

Published by Coldwell Banker Caribe  |  September 2026  |  Caribbean Coast Costa Rica Estimated read time: 7 minutes  |  Category: Relocation & Lifestyle Most writing about Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast speaks to retirees and remote workers traveling light. Families get very little attention. That seems odd, because families arrive here every year and their questions […]

What It Really Means to Own Property Inside the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge

Published by Coldwell Banker Caribe  |  September 2026  |  Caribbean Coast Costa Rica Estimated read time: 7 minutes  |  Category: Legal & Buyer Guides Some of the loveliest land on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast sits inside a protected area. The stretch running from Manzanillo south toward Gandoca and the Panama border is a wildlife refuge. […]

What It Costs to Insure a Home on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

Published by Coldwell Banker Caribe  |  September 2026  |  Caribbean Coast Costa Rica Estimated read time: 6 minutes  |  Category: Ownership & Practical Guides Buyers ask about roof material, internet speed, and water. Home insurance in Costa Rica comes up much later. Usually it comes up two weeks after closing, when a neighbor mentions the […]

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Arantxa Vergara Content Manager Coldwell Banker Caribe Costa Rica Real Estate
Content Manager

Arantxa Vergara

As our dedicated Social Media Specialist, Arantxa Vergara excels at crafting compelling content that highlights our properties’ best features, implementing effective engagement strategies, managing impactful campaigns, and leveraging analytics to significantly grow our online brand presence.

Alicia Homnack Design Manager Coldwell Banker Caribe Costa Rica Real Estate
Design Manager

Alicia Homnack

As our dedicated Design Manager, Alicia generates impactful visual communications, develops sophisticated property websites, and produces high-end brochures and comprehensive marketing materials, all crafted to showcase your property in the best light possible.

BROKER/OWNER

Navid Ghaffari

Navid’s professional journey, rooted in engineering and leadership roles within Fortune 100 companies, has equipped him with a strategic mindset and a dedication to achieving exceptional results. This foundation, combined with 12 years of experience in client relations, allows Navid to approach real estate with a unique blend of analytical precision and client-centered service. He is passionate about understanding individual needs and navigating the complexities of the market to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

Beyond real estate, Navid is driven by a desire to contribute to community well-being. His personal interests—travel, philosophy, and wildlife—enrich his perspective and fuel his commitment to creating meaningful connections. Family is paramount, and Navid cherishes time with his wife, Kira, daughter, Ari Jo, mini Australian Shepherd, Remy, and their cat, Charlee.

BROKER/OWNER

Kira Hébert

Kira offers a compelling blend of professional business acumen and local expertise. With over a decade of real estate experience, complemented by six years of running a successful real estate marketing agency, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and client requirements. Holding an MBA and licensed as a broker in Washington State, Kira brings both academic rigor and professional credibility to every client relationship, with a steadfast commitment to strict ethical standards in all transactions.

Having lived in seven countries across her lifetime, Kira understands firsthand what it means to uproot your life, navigate unfamiliar systems, and build a home somewhere entirely new. That personal experience with relocation, the excitement, the uncertainty, and everything in between, is what makes her uniquely equipped to guide clients through their own move to Costa Rica.

Since 2008, she has cultivated an intimate knowledge of Costa Rica’s unique real estate landscape in the Caribe, driven by a genuine appreciation for the region’s culture and vibrant lifestyle. She provides clients with more than transactional services, offering valuable insights into the “Pura Vida” experience and the nuances of local culture, from navigating residency requirements to finding the right community to call home.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Kira values a well-balanced lifestyle. She enjoys exploring diverse cultures and nature, with a particular interest in sailing. Most importantly, she prioritizes time with her family, including her husband, daughter, and pets.