Our Story
How MapleRica was born from frustration with the traditional Costa Rican real estate system.
A Bridge Between Two Paradises
As a Canadian who fell in love with Costa Rica during a vacation in 2018, I quickly discovered the challenges of finding authentic property opportunities in this tropical paradise. The traditional real estate market was dominated by intermediaries who often prioritized their commissions over connecting buyers with the right properties.
After months of frustration navigating a system that seemed designed to keep buyers and sellers apart rather than bring them together, I realized there had to be a better way. I discovered that the best properties were often those listed directly by Costa Rican owners, but these listings were scattered across Spanish-language platforms and local community groups that were difficult for English-speaking expats to access.
That's when the idea for MapleRica was born – a platform that would bridge the gap between Canadian expats seeking their piece of paradise and Costa Rican property owners looking to connect directly with buyers.
"We created MapleRica to eliminate the gatekeepers and build direct connections between property owners and buyers. Our mission is to make finding your Costa Rican paradise simple, transparent, and focused on your needs – not a salesperson's commission."
Our Mission
Direct Connections
Eliminate middlemen by connecting property buyers directly with verified owners, creating more authentic and transparent relationships.
Bridge Languages
Break down the language barrier between Spanish-speaking property owners and English-speaking Canadian expats.
Build Trust
Create a trustworthy ecosystem with AI-powered verification systems that ensure authentic listings and qualified buyers.
Our ultimate mission is to transform how Canadians find and purchase property in Costa Rica by making the process simpler, more transparent, and focused on the needs of buyers and sellers – not intermediaries.
The MapleRica Difference
AI-Powered Verification
Unlike traditional platforms that list any property without verification, MapleRica uses advanced AI to verify both property owners and buyers. Our system confirms ownership documentation, screens for potential fraud, and ensures that only legitimate listings appear on our platform.
This verification process creates a trusted marketplace where buyers can confidently connect with actual property owners, not intermediaries posing as owners.
Automated Web Scraping
Our platform continuously scans Spanish-language websites, social media groups, and local Costa Rican forums to find direct-from-owner property listings that would otherwise remain invisible to English-speaking buyers.
This technology allows us to bring opportunities to our users that they would never find through traditional real estate channels, especially those hidden gems offered directly by local Costa Ricans.
Cryptocurrency Integration
We've embraced cryptocurrency as a solution to the complex international banking challenges that often complicate property transactions between Canadians and Costa Ricans.
Our platform supports secure cryptocurrency transactions with escrow protection, making international property purchases simpler, faster, and more secure while reducing traditional banking fees and delays.
AI Property Matching
Rather than overwhelming users with endless listings, our AI-powered matching system learns your preferences and priorities to connect you with properties that truly match your needs.
The system continuously improves as you interact with listings, ensuring that your property search becomes more refined and targeted over time – saving you countless hours of scrolling through irrelevant options.
Our Team
What Our Users Say
MapleRica completely transformed my property search in Costa Rica. After months of frustration with traditional realtors who seemed more interested in their commission than finding me the right property, I discovered this platform. Within weeks, I connected directly with a Costa Rican family selling their beachfront home in Guanacaste - a property I never would have found through conventional channels.
Robert Wilson
Toronto, Canada
As a property owner in Manuel Antonio, I was hesitant to list my vacation home without a realtor. But the traditional agencies were taking huge commissions and not bringing qualified buyers. With MapleRica, I was verified as a legitimate owner, connected with serious Canadian buyers, and completed the sale using their cryptocurrency escrow service. The process was transparent, efficient, and I received significantly more than I would have through a traditional sale.
Maria Gonzalez
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Ready to Find Your Costa Rican Paradise?
Join MapleRica today and discover a new way to connect directly with property owners in Costa Rica.