This past week, The Agency Costa Rica traveled to New York City for two private events that brought together real estate professionals, investors, and key partners interested in the growing opportunities in Costa Rica. Both activities highlighted the strong demand for Costa Rican real estate among New York buyers and reaffirmed the value of strategic cross-market collaboration within The Agency network.
Midday Briefing at The Agency New York
We kicked off the day in Midtown Manhattan at the stylish Living Room, the meeting space inside the The Agency New York office. It was the ideal setting—modern, warm, and very much in line with the brand’s character.
The Agency Costa Rica team Clari Vega, Martijn Glorieux, and Andrés Riggioni led a conversation that touched on:
- The Agency Costa Rica’s role, reach, and on-the-ground expertise
- Current trends shaping the interest of North American buyers in Central America
- Key opportunities for clients seeking lifestyle upgrades, second homes, relocation options, or investment properties in Costa Rica
The agents in the room were engaged from the start, asking about legal processes, financing, appreciation trends, regional differences, and how both beach and city markets are performing. A clear insight emerged:
Agents in the room already had clients active in Costa Rica, looking into the market, or expressing interest in exploring it soon.
Evening Investor and Finance with Second Street
Later that evening, The Agency Costa Rica hosted a second event in partnership with Second Street, our trusted partner for financing or foreign buyers looking to purchase or refinance property in Costa Rica. The gathering brought together investors, financial professionals, and real estate agents from the New York area.
The Cocktails and Portfolio session focused on direct investment opportunities, the financing landscape for U.S. citizens purchasing abroad, and the growing sophistication of Costa Rica’s market.
For many New York buyers, Costa Rica stops being a dream and becomes a real plan and a smart investment option the moment they understand the financing options, shares Clari Vega. With partners like Second Street, we structure solutions that feel familiar to them and make sense financially, even though they’re investing in another country.
To deepen the conversation, we were joined by representatives from two of Costa Rica’s notable coastal communities:
Las Catalinas – Guanacaste. A world-renowned car-free beachfront town offering luxury homes, rental-ready residences, and strong long-term demand from international buyers. This is a preferred buying for many New York clients who own their first or second Costa Rica home in this part of Guanacaste.
Sueños del Mar – Jacó. A new gated beach community 90 minutes from San José and the international airport, presenting compelling opportunities for ownership near one of the Pacific Coast’s most established towns.
Both projects reinforced the diverse range of high-quality offerings currently available across Costa Rica’s coasts.
Explore buyer financing in Costa Rica with Second Street’s 30-year fixed rate mortgages for international buyers in Costa Rica.
Santa Teresa, Entrepreneurs, and the New York Connection
Beyond specific projects, a recurring theme throughout the conversations was the connection between New York’s entrepreneurial and financial community and emerging hotspots in Costa Rica, especially Santa Teresa.
For many of these buyers, Costa Rica is not just a vacation destination; it is a strategic lifestyle decision that blends wellness, nature, and capital preservation.
When I talk to entrepreneurs, founders, and people from the financial world in New York, Santa Teresa comes up again and again. They want a place where they can unplug, surf, and recharge—but still feel part of a global, creative community. Santa Teresa has become that kind of playground for both lifestyle and long-term investment.
Martijn Glorieux, The Agency Costa RicaWhy This Matters for New York Buyers and Sellers
These events highlighted a growing reality:
- New York is becoming one of the strongest feeder markets for Costa Rica.
- Buyers in the region are seeking:
- Second homes and villas in top beach destinations
- Wellness-driven lifestyles in tropical settings
- Attractive rental returns from vacation properties
- Long-term opportunities in a stable, safe, and eco-forward country
For New York sellers with properties in Costa Rica, this demand also means more eyes on their listings and a broader international reach through The Agency network.
