Roy_F
Canadian looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 05 July 2014
Tropical Retreat for Sale in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Lagarto
$309678
Discover your slice of paradise in the heart of Costa Rica's booming Guanacaste province! Nestled in a peaceful jungle setting within a secure Canadian-American gated community, this charming home offers tranquillity, privacy, and proximity to the ...
Eco Lagarto Development by cratedivision
We are looking at renting a place a Eco Lagarto but after reading some of the reviews, are now skeptical. Are the roads really as bad as what these reviewers are saying? Is it close to a beach? We would like to rent on the Guanacaste coast for 2 ...
We have a house at Eco Lagarto. The road to Eco Lagarto is 10 km of the gravel road which is not that bad in wintertime. The beach is within 30 minutes walking distance from Eco Lagarto. There is a small restaurant at Eco Lagarto. For grocery ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Julie et bri, what is the location of David Castillo鈥檚 shop? How do you communicate with him? Do you have his email address? Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Forgot to mention that there is a carpenter that make furniture in Marbella. Its about 10 km from Lagarto. We bought a custom made bedroom from that guy. He makes nice solid wood furniture but he does not speak English and he uses not so nice ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Julie et bri, There are couple shops near Tamarindo where you can order furniture. Both work with local carpenters that can make any furniture you want. However, the furniture that they offer is a bit more expensive than the other offering. ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello jcg58, it is nice to know that there are other developments in CR but this topic is for Playa Lagarto Eco Development. Most of the people who writing here already bought land or building house on Playa Lagarto Eco Development. It would be ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Inna, You may also stay ar Playa Marbella or Playa Janquellal. There a few hotels near those beaches. It is closer to Lagarto. However if you staying in those places i would recommend renting a car. If you renting car pay attention to ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
As I found the upgrades catalog that they gave us was for Honduras project. Also as I was told by one of the guys from PLED, they buy all parts and material from San Jose and most of the time they cannot find similar faucets, tiles, showers, etc. ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Does anybody who build house with PLED order upgrades and appliances? We found that most of the upgrades were not installed in our house. We are waiting for 3.5 months for appliances but I found that it was not even ordered. Nobody know what is ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Healthimpact, With PLED you have an option to buy a land and use your own architect and builder. We have used PLED to build. They build concrete block houses. Cost per sq.ft was US$92.5 for a house and for a carport and garage it is a bit ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Bob, Did you make a decision with whom you are going to build your house? or you just want to come to CR to see houses that already built in PLED? I may share my experience with you when our house is finished and give you a few important tips ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
here is the link to the short video from November 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvGs4rs7I0E there is also video from 2014 where you can see the unpaved section of the road to PLED, Lagarto beach, Santa Cruz: ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
are you buying already built villa? or you buying just lend yet? we just came back from CR and looked on a few built villas. no problem with the villas. however if you building, you have to be ready that may look not exactly the same as it looks on ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Julie et bri, I will edit and then post in a week or so on youtube a short movie of pled development. if you interested, will send you a link Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Joan, I see you are from Calgary as we are. How do you fly to Liberia? via Toronto or via US? Thanks Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Thanks a lot Marie-Claude for the usefull information. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello ERMAC, Our house in PLED is almoust finished and we are planning to come to CR for a month. As I see you guys live in phase 1 for a while. I have a few questions: - do you have an insurance for you property ? - how is the internet service in ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hi Bob, Sorry, I am so busy that do not have even time to check the messages on the forum. The house is almost built. I have got a few issues during construction but nothing too serious. Looks like the house will be finished in August or maybe ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hi Bob, Looks like my next visit to CR will be in June. That's when the house will be completed. I received the construction report. They are already working on a roof. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Burnebob, I bought that lot in July of 2013. At that time only 3 lots were available. Yes, Carlos is a Project Manager. He is great. I am building a villa that was design by Carlos. I already reviewed with him my blueprints and did a few ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Burnebob, I might go to CR earlier then you and don't mind checking your lot. Our lot is A15. We starting house construction that could be completed by the end of summer. Our Garmin has North America map life updates but looks like for ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Burnebob, our GPS did not work properly in Costa Rica. It did not have all roads. I was told that I need to upload Central America map on GPS Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello Burnebob, Yes, land is incorporated. Read More
GPS location of the RECAP development in playa lagartoa
Thanks for the video. I am familiar with this type of construction but I would prefer SIP panels with the concrete on top. it's more stable and robust. who supplies the mgo panel? who designed your house? Read More
Anybody from LVIV
Hi OZZYFL, I can help you. What info do you need? Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
I have set up a small movie about our trip to Playa Lagarto Eco Development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nhORgNvdCo Read More
GPS location of the RECAP development in playa lagartoa
I have set up a small movie about our trip to Playa Lagarto Eco Development. If interested : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nhORgNvdCo Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hi J_R_M, we just came back from Costa Rica. I will post some video soon. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hi sungazer, I would suggest you use your own lawyer as I have spent tons of time correcting and changing contracts and agreements. It is a pleasure to work with people in Toronto. They are very supportive but documentation side of the land sale ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hi Brooksy, I bought through the RECAP land and in a process of building a villa in Playa Lagarto Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hi Don, what do you want to know about RECAP? Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Yes, with Recap. When I received all information such as topography, pictures and contracts conditions I have decided to buy a lot on phase one Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Thank you for the offer! I already bought lot. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hi StuCow, I found guys that bought land in Playa Lagarto and visited site couple of times. they confirmed that site development on phase 1 is completed and villa contraction already started. there are also some pictures of the development on the ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello BeachCanuck, I know that the phase 1 lots are sold and they are going to start construction. However, I do not want to buy just land, I need a house and house in gated community. I am the same as you planning to rent the property out for the ... Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
is that really so many scams in Costa Rica? by dealing with Recap as Canadian company I am hoping to avoid many problems and get some kind of protection. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Thanks guys for a good advice! Will try to arrange the site visit. Read More
Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy
Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/
Hello everybody, I am in the process of buying land in Playa Lagarto Eco Development and have few questions: Who been on side and seen the land? I have looked on the Google Earth and did not see any development but by the information for Recap all ... Read More