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Common Questions

Should I rent first?

A season of renting is cheaper than a mistake.

Updated: November 3, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Red-roofed houses on a hillside with mountains behind
Red-roofed houses on a hillside with mountains behind · Photo: Original image
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Renting for a few months lets you see the area in dry and rainy seasons, test your commute and meet neighbors. Many people find this changes their shortlist.

See the Costa Rican Resource renting checklist.