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Due diligence checklist

Do not skip any of these.

Updated: November 2, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Central Valley hillsides near Heredia
Central Valley hillsides near Heredia · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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  • Title study in the Registro Nacional
  • Liens, mortgages and annotations
  • Survey plan (plano catastrado)
  • Municipal taxes paid
  • Water availability letter
  • Zoning and building permits
  • Condo bylaws, if applicable