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Meet Maria Poddie

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Maria Poddie

Real Estate Specialist

Get to Know Me

Maria Poddie is a seasoned real estate professional with over a decade of experience in Costa Rica’s prestigious Guanacaste region. As part of the Tropical Investments team, Maria brings a unique blend of insight, warmth, and global perspective to luxury real estate and development.

A mother of three boys, Maria studied Ciencias de la Comunicación Colectiva con énfasis en Publicidad and Psychology, equipping her with a deep understanding of human connection, marketing, and client service. Her career is rooted in a passion for helping others achieve their dreams, especially when it comes to finding a home or investment in paradise.

Having lived in culturally rich countries such as India and Mexico, Maria is deeply connected to nature, history, and diverse traditions. Her love for trees, outdoor adventure, and wellness is reflected in her lifestyle—she is an avid practitioner of yoga, enjoys swimming, paddleboarding, hiking, and rock climbing, and considers meditation an art of living.

Maria’s experience with luxury clients and international investors has made her a trusted guide in the high-end real estate market. Her approach combines professionalism with heartfelt service, making her a valued asset to clients seeking to invest, relocate, or develop in Costa Rica.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

When it comes to real estate agents in Costa Rica, Karol’s industry expertise is unparalleled. Not only is she a master of the local real estate market, but Karol also has the capability to analyze a project and offer sound financial advice from her unique experience in investment fund management. This is why Karol manages my entire real estate portfolio, and I am excited to continue using Tropical Inves...

— Mike M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Karol is a master at her craft. It’s always hard to know who to trust, but Karol overdelivers on her promises and, most importantly, ensures your property spends less time on the market than the average listing in Costa Rica. I’ve listed multiple homes with Karol and have always been thrilled with the results.

— Fernando A.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

When buying a property in Costa Rica, it can be intimidating. Karol, who is completely fluent in English and Spanish, made our purchase easy to navigate, was a great communicator, and always maintained transparency throughout our transaction. Thanks, Karol!

— Tyler C.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Tropical Investments went way beyond the call of duty. They were professional, respectful, hard-working, and very passionate about their work. They even returned my call at 9 PM to discuss and answer my questions that I had about a property that I was interested in. I could tell that they cared about me as a client and wanted me to find the best property possible. Their passion for their work made me fee...

— Tomoko T.

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(506) 8833-7895

Plaza Coco Uvita Local 6 2nd FL, Bahia Ballena, Puntarenas 60504, Costa Rica