Costa Rica Real estate information
Between the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean in Central America, lies the Republic of Costa Rica (Spanish for Rich Coast). This progressive nation has attracted the attention of people looking for Costa Rica real estate for retirement and investment, with its rich variety of plants, wildlife and recreational opportunities. The area is also very rich in protected species and national parks. In addition, Costa Rica offers a very high quality of life with its reasonable living expenses and well-built infrastructure.
Buying Costa Rica real estate will not cost much more than if you were buying the same type of property in the USA. The market in Costa Rica for empty lots to build on, or existing homes is fairly close to comparable United States properties. Whether your choice for Costa Rica real estate is a beachfront property, a luxury inland home, or a condominium, the price you pay in Costa Rica is about the same you would pay in the States.
Buying Costa Rica real estate might seem like a difficult and expensive task to accomplish. However, you should note that many people from the USA and Canada have made Costa Rica their permanent home simply because of the ease in purchasing Costa Rica real estate and the less expensive cost of living.
This cost of living is seen in the residents as well, since the average native earns about $500/month, which is sufficient to survive with a few luxuries. In comparison, the same lifestyle in the USA would require quite a bit more. The cost of living in Costa Rica is about 1/2 of that in the United States. A substantial income in Costa Rica is $2000 or more per month, An amount which would allow one many luxuries. For this reason, Many American retirees have bought Costa Rica real estate to live their golden years, with ‘real gold’.
Costa Rica real estate is divided into seven regions, and each region offers many different perks. More than a dozen National Parks are spread throughout the country offering hiking in the rainforest, horseback riding and mountain biking in the country side. Water related activities are white water rafting in the wild and untamed rivers, snorkeling through tropical reefs, surfing incredible breaks, sport fishing in crystal clear waters, kayaking and of course swimming. In addition, land based activities such as sightseeing, camping or visiting neighboring countries, Nicaragua and Panama.
If you get homesick and want to take a visit back home or bring friends to your new estate, Costa Rica has 2 International Airports with connections all over the world. Additional transportation in the country is by Taxi, usually a few dollars anywhere and by Bus. Of course, when you buy your Costa Rica real estate dream home, you can always import your own car for transportation
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