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Oceanfront Surf House on Playa Caballeros - Punta HermosaPeruBeachfront

Live Above the Waves: Oceanfront Surf House at Playa Caballeros, Punta Hermosa

7 Bedrooms | 8 Bathrooms | 202.5 m² | Private Pool | Ocean Views | 2-Car Parking Oceanfront Living in One of Peru’s Premier Surf Communities Set above Playa Caballeros in Punta Hermosa , this spacious...

September 16, 2026Read More
5 Good Reasons to Invest & Retire in Costa RicaCosta RicaRetirementFeatured

5 Good Reasons to Invest & Retire in Costa Rica

Warm water, world-class surf, low property taxes, foreign ownership and the Pura Vida lifestyle—discover five good reasons Costa Rica continues to attract property investors and retirees from around the world.

September 8, 2026Read More
A new home build in Mexico. Ocean views and a pool.Mexico

Building a Home in Mexico

Build your dream surf home in Mexico for potentially far less than comparable construction in the U.S., Canada, or Europe. Learn how foreigners can purchase coastal land through a fideicomiso, choose the right builder, manage construction costs, and turn a piece of land near the waves into a custom surf retreat.

August 29, 2026Read More
15-room-kite-house-cabarete-hotel-for-salePanama

Buying Real Estate in Dominican Republic for Foreigners: The Ultimate Guide

Thinking about buying property in the Dominican Republic? This comprehensive guide explains everything foreign buyers need to know—from ownership laws and the purchase process to taxes, financing, residency considerations, and the best beach and surf destinations for investment. Whether you’re looking for a vacation home, rental property, or beachfront development opportunity, this guide will help you invest with confidence.

August 5, 2026Read More
Nicaragua_Finca_PopoyoNicaragua

Can a Foreigner Purchase Land in Nicaragua

Can Foreigners Buy Beachfront Property on Nicaragua’s Southern Coast? Titled vs Concession Property Explained Yes. Foreigners can legally purchase and hold property in Nicaragua, including beachfront and surf properties along Nicaragua’s Southern Coast, better known as the Emerald Coast. However, not all coastal properties are held under the same ownership structure. In areas such as […]

July 8, 2026Read More
the-ranch-lots-playa-capire-mainland-mexicoBaja California

Buying Surf Property in Mexico

Can a foreigner buy surf property in Mexico? Yes. This guide explains how coastal ownership works, what a fideicomiso is, and the key steps to buying safely and smartly in Mexico’s best surf zones.

April 10, 2026Read More

/02 — Guides

Guides

Country rules, ownership structures and how to buy near the waves with confidence.

hollow-trees-resort-mentawai-islandsGuides

The Mentawai Islands: World-Class Surf Destination—and a Rare Surf-Business Investment Opportunity

There are amazing business opportunities in the Mentawais! Land, surf camps, villas and even boat charters are for sale and income producing!

January 11, 2026Read More

/03 — Stories

Stories

Field notes from the lineup — the people and places behind the properties.

Beachfront Lots For Only $150 US per m/2NicaraguaBeachfront+1

Beachfront Lots in El Astillero, Nicaragua for Just $150/m²

Rare oceanfront land in El Astillero, Nicaragua is available at $150 per square meter. Explore why this unspoiled surf town represents the ultimate value play.

September 23, 2026Read More
Beachfront Palo Alto Lots For SaleMexicoBeachfront+1

Beachfront Palo Alto Lots For Sale in a Gated Surf Community

The lots sit inside the private, gated community of Palo Alto with a somewhat private surf break out front. This is an intimate enclave of roughly 40 parcels where only 12 or so homes have been built—so it still feels peaceful and truly exclusive.

September 20, 2026Read More
Glass Treehouse with Beachfront Wellness Retreat & Villas in SaladitaMexico

Glass Treehouse with Beachfront Wellness Retreat & Villas in Saladita, Mexico

Glass Treehouse is a rare turnkey boutique hospitality and wellness property just one minute from La Saladita’s world-famous left-point surf break. Priced at $1.5 million with 20% down and owner financing available, it combines four guest casitas, a private pool, yoga dojo, wellness amenities, existing clientele, and the extraordinary Glass Treehouse.

September 13, 2026Read More
Cerromar Surf Villa in El SunzalEl Salvador

Modern Surf Villa in El Sunzal, El Salvador

Modern Surf Home in El Salvador's Surf Coast Set in the heart of El Salvador's surf coast, this modern home offers ocean views and easy access to some of the country's best-known breaks nearby. Lush t...

September 12, 2026Read More
Tierra Nahua Eco Lodge Sustainable Beach Jungle RetreatNicaragua

Tierra Nahua Eco Lodge Sustainable Beach Jungle Retreat — Guasacate, Nicaragua

Tierra Nahua Eco Lodge A Sustainable Beach Jungle Retreat in Playa Popoyo, Nicaragua – Unearth the perfect investment opportunity in the heart of the thriving surf and yoga scene. Tierra Nahua Eco Lod...

September 7, 2026Read More
Villa in SihuapilapaEl SalvadorBeachfront

Own a beautiful villa of one of El Salvador’s most wave-rich and still relatively undiscovered stretches of coastline.

RARE OCEANFRONT SURF ESTATE | 35 METERS OF PRIVATE OCEANFRONT | TURN-KEY SURF PROPERTY Own a piece of one of El Salvador’s most wave-rich and still relatively undiscovered stretches of coastline.

September 3, 2026Read More

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