Here is the email of an amazing lawyer in Costa Rica. Juan Carlos is a great guy and speaks perfect English. He might be able to help you. He is in the town of Cobano.
I also live in Canada and own property in Costa Rica.
Sorry but $900.00 a month seems like a lot. We live down there for a month every year with a family of 5 for about $1000.00 a month and that is eating most meals out.
Good luck
I am not sure about road maps but I am going to tell you that if you miss the Nicoya peninsula, Montezuma, and Curu you will be missing some of the best places in Costa Rica. I have been all over Costa Rica and those places are amazing
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