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Rent first, then buy

Guanacaste looks different in every season. Living here before you buy is the best research you can do.

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See both seasons

The dry months and the green season feel like two different places. Heat, water, roads and how busy a town gets all change through the year. A rental lets you live through both before you commit. [Add your own experience here.]

Learn the neighbourhoods

Two streets apart can mean a different commute, different noise and different views. Living in a town shows you which corner suits your routine. [Add local examples.]

Questions to ask before you sign a lease

Ask about backup water and power, internet options, who handles repairs, and what is included in the rent. [Add your checklist.]