We are pleased to share that The Agency Costa Rica was included in a recent BBC News Mundo feature exploring why Costa Rica has experienced one of the largest increases of affluent international residents in Latin America. The report noted a 76% rise in high-net-worth individuals over the past decade, with much of this growth accelerating after the pandemic. Our Managing Partner, Andrés Riggioni, contributed perspective on how this trend is reshaping the country’s property market.

The BBC article sheds light on the broader shifts in global wealth migration and their impact on Costa Rica’s real estate landscape. Beyond rising property values in areas like Guanacaste and the Central Valley, these changes bring both opportunities and challenges—from new investment flows to questions of access, affordability, and community development. Adding insight to this conversation is part of our ongoing commitment to understanding how international dynamics connect with the local market.

There is significant impact, and continuing to share these perspectives contributes to a deeper understanding of these dynamics and how they affect both local markets and international trends.