Costa Rica Real Estate, Del Pacifico at Esterillos

Seaside Town, Tropical Soul

Tips for Riding a Horse on the Beach

Riding a horse on the beach, I believe, is everyone’s fantasy. It is one of the most popular and romantic places to take a ride. As we all know, a horse is a free spirit. When you ride a horse on the beach you can do it one of 3 ways. By nature a horse has 3 speeds, they are "walking, trotting and cantering.”

Walking
Most of our horses are trained to go on the beach.  They like it too- although not all of them like to walk on the water. Walking with a horse on the beach will give you time to enjoy the scenery & to get to know your horse. You will learn to feel the horse relax. Once you do this, you can go on to the second step, Trotting.

Trotting
Before you do this make sure to walk the horse around to get to know him better, feel the reins and make sure to call the horse by his name and every now and then pat your horse on the neck NOT on the back. Sit tight, relax as much as you can and loosen the reigns a bit, without losing contact with the horse. We are not cantering therefore we have to hold back the reins a bit. At the beginning it will be a little pumping but a few steps and you will be fine. It is a little faster than a walk. Mostly of the tour horses are good trotting.

Cantering
We all go wild and enthusiastic riding a horse on the beach. When you gallop or canter on the beach make sure you have done the 2 previous steps.  Try Cantering a few times to get the feeling of it, then let your fantasy go and gallop.

Tips for Horseback Riding in Costa Rica
1. Always make sure to listen to your guide.
2. Dress appropriately: jeans are the most friendly, don’t forget a cowboy hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water.
3. Take the reins with both hands, lower your elbows and relax your shoulders. Loosen the reins without losing contact with the horse.

4. Feel the fresh breeze and the salty dew from the ocean as you gallop along with your horse through the soft brown sand, and you could even take your horse for a gallop along the crashing waves for a really exciting adventure.

5. Always stay with your group. Enjoy every moment as if it were the last, don’t rush, simply enjoy the ocean’s beauty, the subtlety of the horse’s gallop and the pleasures that Del Pacifico may give you.

6. Don’t forget to pat your horse every now and then, take pictures, and enjoy the view.

7. Contact us to schedule your horseback tour!

Two Powerful Ideas for Wealth Protection

Every year we attend conferences, like the Agora Wealth Symposium each July in Vancouver, to see what some of the top speakers in the world have to say about the economy and wealth protection.  One of the main "take away ideas" of the past few years is that almost everyone's wealth preservation strategy should include international real estate as an important component.

Diversifying  your net worth overseas with international real estate is actually far simpler than most people  appreciate.  More importantly, you can invest in both style and luxury while creating a legacy of memories for future generations of your family.

Here are two powerful ways that to make overseas real estate work for you and your family as a wealth protection strategy:

Action Idea #1:  Consider creating  your own "private offshore land bank" by investing in a  residential home site in a luxury resort like Del Pacifico. This can be done at Del Pacifico with as little as $225,000 and  is an ideal way to internationalize your IRA account. More importantly, owning a residential lot is a low risk, low hassle and low profile way to invest a portion of your assets offshore.  Low risk? Stewart Title and other US companies will issue title insurance policies on residential lots at Del Pacifiico. Low Hassle? You neither have to worry about decorating nor building on a lot.  Low profile?  Contact us to discuss!

Action Idea #2:  Do you want to create  a second home for your family which is also an income producing investment? Then owning a  luxury resort real estate, like a house or condominium at Del Pacifico, might be the best way to go.  Currently Del Pacifico has condos and houses available starting at  $275,000 fully furnished and going up to $1,750,000  for a spectacular ocean view house with pool and jacuzzi.  Why not make this your second home or family retreat for creating multiple generations of memories?  Local bank financing is available.  Order your free copy of the Safe Haven Report, a special report on the logic of owning resort real estate.

Special Consultation Offer:  If you're serious about international real estate or are concerned about the direction of domestic economic policy, I'd like to extend to you a complimentary private consultation to discuss owning international real estate and how it could  fit your personal objectives. I can help you sort through objectives and options very quickly to see if international real estate is an idea to consider.  Call  +1-410-727-6444  or send me an email to arrange a convenient time.

Final Due Diligence? Of course,  if you're ready to schedule a "site visit"  as the final step of  your "due diligence",  our vacation experts can help to arrange a personal trip to view Del Pacifico. We can arrange for your stay in either our beachfront hotel, Alma del Pacifico or in one of our luxurious vacation rental condos or houses. 

Look forward to hearing from you,

Barry Strudwick
Del Pacifico Founder

New Beach Bar at Alma Hotel Under Construction!

Great News! Construction is already underway for the new beachfront bar & lounge at our Alma del Pacifico Hotel. With an opening planned for early November, this will be the perfect place to watch your Costa Rican sunset over the Pacific ocean. The bar has not yet been christened and we would love some input! Please comment below with your ideas for a name.  Other improvements already underway at the hotel include new flat screen TVs which have been installed in all the guest villas, WiFi internet coverage throughout the hotel and a new conference room. Other plans anticipated over the next several months include opening the Pyramid Cafe with a special gourmet-to-go dinner menu for delivery to your condos. More details will be available shortly.

Alma del Pacifico is our luxury beachfront boutique hotel which has 20 private guest villas, beachfront restaurant & spa and was recently rated one of the top 10 hotels in Central & South America. Alma is located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, midway between the nightlife of Jaco Beach & the Manuel Antonio National Park, located in Quepos. Alma is also the top rated hotel in Esterillos by TripAdvisor, with a 4.5 star rating.

Del Pacifico condo owners & guests are welcome at both the restaurant, bar & spa at Alma and can arrange for signing privileges.

Contact us about special green season rates available at both the Del Pacifico condos and also the Alma hotel.

Happy Independence Day Costa Rica!

Today is a very special day in Costa Rica- it is National Day which celebrates Costa Rica's independence from Spain in 1821 and their 190th Birthday!

A little background info....In 1821, Mexico declared independence from Spain for all of Central America. Before long, the rest of Central America declared independence from Mexico. Unaware of what was occurring in the rest of Central America, Costa Rica discovered their independence a month after it had been granted to them!

Beginning on the 14th of September, a runner carries a "freedom torch" from one end of Costa Rica to the other (from Nicaragua to Panama), recreating the moment in 1821 when someone ran from border to border to notify Costa Rica's people that their independence had been granted. At exactly 6pm on the 14th, the runner arrives in Costa Rica's former capital city Cartago where the President receives the torch. TV & radio stations in Costa Rica play the national anthem and then a parade of torches begins followed by school children performing traditional dances and then fireworks.

On the 15th, there are parades around Costa Rica where school children dress in either their uniforms or traditional costume along with music, parties and fun!

Feliz dia Costa Rica!

The typical Costa Rican celebrations are something that every lover of Costa Rica should experience at least once! Some of the most exciting celebrations are in the weeks surrounding Christmas & New Years. This is also one of the best times to visit Costa Rica and to escape the cold of North America & Europe. Book now for a "tipico" holiday celebration in Costa Rica!