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Shift Esperanza (El Pochote, Los Nidos condos): reviews and facts
What is published about Shift Esperanza (El Pochote, Los Nidos condos) in Esperanza / Las Delicias, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, what official registers and other sources say, and what changed over time. Facts only, each with its source.
- Developer
- Shift Esperanza shiftesperanza.com
- Location
- Esperanza / Las Delicias, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Stage
- off-plan shiftesperanza.com
- Handover on record
- June 2027 shiftesperanza.com
- Permit or licence number
- not published
- Deposit protection
- not researched yet
- Page we read
- shiftesperanza.com shiftesperanza.com
- Last checked
- 31 Oct 2026
- Open data record
- CRI-005
In short
- Shift Esperanza (El Pochote, Los Nidos condos) is listed as off-plan in Esperanza / Las Delicias, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, by Shift Esperanza. shiftesperanza.com
- The handover date on record is June 2027. shiftesperanza.com
- No permit or licence number is published in the sources we read. shiftesperanza.com
- Of 9 developer claims we checked, 0 are confirmed by a register or an independent source, 8 are not yet verified and 1 are contradicted by another source. Open data record
What is promised
As published by the developer or on listing pages, in the wording of the source.
- Price from: USD 179,000 - 990,000 shiftesperanza.com
- Units: 13 shiftesperanza.com
- Unit sizes: 43 - 214 m² shiftesperanza.com
- Unit types: condo, lot, Shift-designed home shiftesperanza.com
- Ownership: Freehold, personally or through a Costa Rican S.A. or S.R.L. shiftesperanza.com
- Service charge: HOA fee doubles for lots left unbuilt after three years shiftesperanza.com
- Permit authority: SETENA (environmental viability); Municipalidad de Nicoya (construction permit via CFIA APC) shiftesperanza.com
- Construction start: June 2026 shiftesperanza.com
- Handover promised: Q2 2027 shiftesperanza.com
- permit list without numbers (SETENA, Nicoya municipality infrastructure, master condominium, water, electricity) shiftesperanza.com
- price ranges: lots USD 160k-395k, homes USD 490k-1.2M, condos USD 179k-990k shiftesperanza.com
- infrastructure timeline with target and maximum dates shiftesperanza.com
- Los Nidos condos: start June 2026, completion June 2027 shiftesperanza.com
- deposit refund option if infrastructure is late shiftesperanza.com
- sales status: 7 of 24 lots and 1 of 13 condos sold shiftesperanza.com
Delivery and delay record
Every dated promise we found, how it changed and whether the date has passed. Status rules: promise tracker.
- Handover or completion: June 2027 date still ahead
our research record of 31 Oct 2026 shiftesperanza.com - Construction start: June 2026 date passed, no evidence either way
our research record of 31 Oct 2026 shiftesperanza.com - Other construction milestone: February 2026 date passed, no evidence either way
our research record of 31 Oct 2026 shiftesperanza.com
Permits and licences
- No permit or licence number is published in the sources we read.
- FAQ lists 'SETENA Environmental Approval', municipal infrastructure approval and 'Master Condominium Approval' and offers proof on request, but no numbers. No SETENA resolution for the project found in searches of SETENA-sourced records. shiftesperanza.com
Live check in the official registers
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The six buyer checks
Public means the information is published. The level says who confirms it. Method: how we score.
| Check | Public | Who confirms it | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit or licence number | no | stated only by the developer | FAQ lists 'SETENA Environmental Approval', municipal infrastructure approval and 'Master Condominium Approval' and offers proof on request, but no numbers. No SETENA resolution for the project found in searches of SETENA-sourced records. shiftesperanza.com |
| Deposit protection | no | not published | No escrow or trust stated. FAQ says infrastructure is funded by 'ongoing capital raising' and that buyers may get a full deposit refund if infrastructure misses the maximum date; how deposits are held is not stated. shiftesperanza.com |
| Construction progress | no | not published | Only planned dates: infrastructure target start 1 Nov 2025 (maximum 1 Nov 2026), Los Nidos construction from June 2026. No dated photos or %. shiftesperanza.com |
| Floor or site plans | no | not published | No condo floor plans on the FAQ pages; a 2023 schematic design document by Void.cr exists on Issuu but is not a sales floor plan. shiftesperanza.com |
| Developer track record | yes | stated only by the developer | Backer Blesso Properties described as award-winning with 25 years experience; no completed projects named. shiftesperanza.com |
| No guaranteed returns | yes | stated only by the developer | No guaranteed returns; mentions 'strongest appreciation potential' for early buyers. shiftesperanza.com |
Developer claims we tested
| Claim (source wording) | Result | Checked against | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SETENA environmental approval obtained | not verified yet | shiftesperanza.com | |
| Master condominium and 18 sub-condominiums registered | not verified yet | shiftesperanza.com | |
| Water concession of 5 l/s secured | not verified yet | shiftesperanza.com | |
| Infrastructure on track for completion by Feb 2026 (FAQ also gives max start 1 Nov 2026) | contradicted | shiftesperanza.com | |
| Los Nidos condos complete June 2027 | not verified yet | shiftesperanza.com | |
| Backed by Blesso Properties with 25 years experience | not verified yet | shiftesperanza.com | |
| Condo prices USD 179,000 to 990,000 for 43 to 214 m2 | not verified yet | shiftesperanza.com | |
| Full deposit refund if infrastructure not completed by maximum date | not verified yet | shiftesperanza.com | |
| Foreigners can buy directly or through an S.A./S.R.L. | not verified yet | shiftesperanza.com |
What changed, with dates
- No dated change recorded yet.
Public reports
What public sources report, with the link. We list reports; we do not judge the developer.
- No reports of disputes, regulator action, stoppages or financial difficulty found in the sources we read.
About the developer
- Backer Blesso Properties described as award-winning with 25 years experience; no completed projects named. shiftesperanza.com
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Market context: Costa Rica
- We track 9 projects in Costa Rica. 0% publish a permit or licence number and 11% state deposit protection. kolaboro.com/m
Buyer reviews
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Questions buyers ask
Is Shift Esperanza (El Pochote, Los Nidos condos) legit?
Kolaboro does not label projects or developers. What the public record shows: No permit or licence number is published in the sources we read. Of 9 developer claims we checked, 0 are confirmed by a register or an independent source, 8 are not yet verified and 1 are contradicted by another source. The handover date on record is June 2027. No reports of disputes, regulator action, stoppages or financial difficulty found in the sources we read. Check the sources on this page and ask the developer for documents before paying.
When will Shift Esperanza (El Pochote, Los Nidos condos) be delivered?
The handover date on record is June 2027.
Who is the developer of Shift Esperanza (El Pochote, Los Nidos condos)?
Shift Esperanza, according to the sources listed on this page.
Does Shift Esperanza (El Pochote, Los Nidos condos) have a permit or licence?
No permit or licence number is published in the sources we read.
Are there reviews of Shift Esperanza (El Pochote, Los Nidos condos)?
There are no verified buyer reviews yet. Buyers who prove their purchase can submit one; it is published after moderation.
Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. Pages we read are fingerprinted and kept by date.
- shiftesperanza.com https://www.shiftesperanza.com/faqs
- shiftesperanza.com https://www.shiftesperanza.com/shiftesperanza-faqs
- embed-rech-01.dialog.cm https://embed-rech-01.dialog.cm/void.cr/docs/231127_se_sd_ffpi_03_for_issuu
- setena.go.cr https://www.setena.go.cr/es/FAQs-SETENA
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. How we collect data: data policy. Facts quoted from sources are shown in the language of the source.