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Hey there, future tropical homeowner!
Picture this: you wake up to waves, not car horns. Coffee comes with volcano views, and your toughest choice is pool or ocean. That’s not vacation, it’s just Tuesday when you finally stop daydreaming about Central America and move here.
For me, that meant trading the painfully long winters of Canada for the sunshine and rhythm of Latin America two years ago. The culture and climate are incredible, but the biggest joy is probably that as autumn rolls in, I’m no longer bracing for months of snow and gray skies.
While friends back home discuss snow tires and subway delays, I’m checking when the farmer’s market opens and whether the ceviche guy is still around. What started as a ‘someday’ chat on a cold weekend turned into the smartest math I’ve ever done: better weather, better value, and way better stories to tell at dinner parties.
With that in mind, here are this week’s ‘somedays’.
🇵🇦 Blue Venao Beachfront Condo, Panama
Price: $350,000 - 1,453 sq ft
2 beds/2 baths
Contemporary design and fully furnished
300 sq ft private balcony with ocean views
Ideal for short term rental income
Between the Lines: My favorite time of day is sunrise; I've either been out dancing all night or am off to an early workout, both of which are possibilities in Venao. Besides a popular destination for eco-tourists, digital nomads and surfers, Playa Venao offers renowned restaurants, yoga studios and boutique stores for a bohemian vibe. This turnkey property, filled with high end comforts and natural light can help rebalance your soul or your bank account.
🇵🇦 Seaside Villa near Pedasi, Panama
Price: $430,000 - 3,013 sq ft home (terrace incl) on 1/3 acre lot
2 beds/2.5 baths with 3rd bedroom /office
tax exoneration until 2034
2 car garage
Private pool
Between the Lines: I love the Spanish tiled roof and the open design combined with vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams enhance the spacious look of this beachside home. Thanks to development incentives, this house is exempt from taxes until 2034! Located on a quiet stretch of beach, the shopping conveniences of Pedasi are just 5 minutes away and the surfing mecca of Venao 30 min away. For nature lovers the nearby Iguana island offers coral snorkeling off the white sand beaches which is also the playground of seabirds and sea turtles.
🇨🇷 Mountain Home with Ocean View in Ojochal, Costa Rica
Price: $650,000 - 2,583 sq ft home on a 1/3 acre lot
3 bed/2 bath, modern/open design
Infinity pool and landscaped grounds
Fully furnished with A/C in each room
Remotely accessible cameras security system
Between the Lines: Chontales is where the mountain-meets-ocean lifestyle shines. This luxury home is perched on a quiet ridge community, just minutes from Ojochal’s restaurants and national park beaches. With steady appreciation of 6–10% and ongoing infrastructure improvements, this personal escape doubles as a smart play in Costa Rica’s Southern Zone. What captures my imagination the most about this property is the thought of gazing over the lush vegetation while feeling ocean breezes and listening to the sounds of toucans as a reminder to savor slow living.
🇳🇮 Custom Casa above San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Price: $349,000
2 bed/2.5 bath and fully furnished
Private pool and landscaped gardens
Natural wood touches throughout
90% of electricity provided by solar panels
Between the Lines: Nestled in the Parlemo hills overlooking the ocean, this property has the peace and space of remote, while the shopping and restaurant lined beach of San Juan del Sur is just 5 minutes away. SJDS boasts a thriving expat community and strong social cohesion (English is common).
🇬🇹 Tzununa Lakefront Estate, Guatemala
Price: $423,000 - 1,184 sq ft on a 2/3 acre lot
2 bed/3 bath between main house and guest cabin
Turnkey residence including sustainable infrastructure
Harmonious blend of modern comfort and rustic tranquility
10 person sauna, Fire pit, Plunge Pool
Between the Lines: While the idea of sipping wine on the terrace to the view of the volcano across the lake sounds nice, it is the thought of spending evenings rotating between the sauna, fire pit and the river fed plunge pool that has my imagination humming.
This hillside sanctuary in Tzununá could double as a nature retreat; surrounded by fruit trees, medicinal plants, an organic garden and a community of like-minded. Guatemala’s stable currency and welcoming stance toward foreign buyers provide a reliable backdrop for investment, while the property’s unique attributes opens the door to multiple income streams, whether for retreats, vacation rentals, or simply living well.
🇨🇷 House by the beach in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Price: $520,000 - 2,680 sq ft on a 1/5 acre lot
3 bed/ 2 bath with modern, open design
Fully furnished with lots of natural light
private pool surrounded by lush landscaped gardens
Solar powered with a grid back up
Between the Lines: The modern design of this Playa Negra home built for eco-efficiency, combine with walls and electric gate to provide privacy and security in a sanctuary built for effortless Caribbean living. Just three minutes from the black-sand surf, it pairs soaring wood-accented interiors with patios that flow to a private pool and lush gardens.
🇨🇷 Mountain View Home in Ojochal, Costa Rica
Price: $379,000
3 bed/3 bath and garage
Main house with separate guest house
Private pool with outdoor bar
Lush vegetation ensures privacy
Between the Lines: This Ojochal property (priced to sell) blends lifestyle and investment in one. Nearly half an acre of lush gardens, fruit trees, a hammock garden, and yoga deck will feel both private and connected. In a safe, walkable neighborhood, you’re minutes from shops, schools, markets, healthcare, and Playa Tortuga, yet surrounded by mountain views and birdsong. With year-round warm climate, low property taxes and strong short-term rental potential, this is a turnkey way to enjoy pura vida living while building value.
Investor Alert!
🇬🇹 6 Turnkey Studio Apts in San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala
Price: $555,000 – 7,053 sq ft property
6 independent boutique studios all fully furnished with breathtaking views of volcanos across Lake Atitlan. Offering great ROI, this dream makes financial sense too!
Between the Lines: For many Sunday means preparing for the week ahead, but what if that meant getting ready to greet new guests from around the world into your little slice of heaven? Seriously, look at this place! The result of dedication to a vision from the current owner, these boutique apartments are among the most sought after rental accommodations in the area, boasting up to 90% occupancy and… there is space to expand.
San Marcos La Laguna, perched on Lake Atitlán’s shores, blends Mayan heritage with a bohemian vibe; think yoga retreats, cacao ceremonies, and cliff-jumping at Cerro Tzankujil. Murals, cafés, and holistic centers line its ‘Hippie Highway’ while ferries connect you to nearby pueblos and sunrise hikes like Indian’s Nose. It’s equal parts spiritual sanctuary, cultural hub, and photogenic lakeside escape where wellness seekers, nomads, and adventure travelers all find their rhythm.
Every property in this week’s selection highlights a different way to live lighter and invest smarter, from beachside sunrises in Panama to wildlife afternoons in Guatemala. If one of them sparks your interest, I can share numbers or connect you with trusted local partners. Until next time, here’s to building a life that feels like an escape, without waiting for ‘someday’.
Ed and the Tropicasas Team
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