Welcome to our COSTA RICA properties page.

COSTA RICA has become an international retirement and vacation destination for North Americans and Europeans.  The rain forests and coastlines are breathtaking and inspiring!  Year 'round temperatures are mild and warm.  The Ticos are a caring and wonderful people.

We have recently purchased our retirement property in COSTA RICA and would love to guide you through your purchase.

                                      TOP  TEN  REASONS
                                                                                         TO BUY REAL ESTATE IN COSTA RICA


1 - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Costa Rica is among the most highly sought-after tourist destinations.  Its strategic position in the heart of the Western Hemisphere, infrastructure, access to international markets, labor quality and cost, as well as its government's positive attitude towards foreign investment, make Costa Rica an ideal setting for retiring, investing, or living.  Costa Rica's natural and geographical diversity provides sound options for a wide range of luxury, retirement and vacation homes.

2 - THE VIEW YOU WERE LOOKING FOR
Costa Rica covers 19,730 square miles, and though it accounts for only 0.3 percent of the world's land area, it contains 6 percent of its biodiversity.  Whether you are looking for an ocean, city, or mountain view, there is something for everyone in Costa Rica.

3 - OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
Unlike Mexico and other countries, the Costa Rican government allows foreign investors to hold fee simple title.  Local banks make financing available to qualified foreign buyers.  Title insurance is also available (Stuart Title).

4 - POLITICAL STABILITY = SAFE INVESTMENT
Costa Rica has a long democratic and world renowned tradition, which has more than 115 years of history.  Such respect for political and peace processes was evidenced by the abolition of the military in 1948 and acknowledged internationally in 1987 when then-President of the Republic, Oscar Arias Sanchez, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

5 - HEALTHY TOURISM = HEALTHY REAL ESTATE
Leading brands such as Four Seasons, Saint Regis, and Marriott have chosen Costa Rica for its great potential to attract foreign investment.  the U.S. is among the countries most interested in investing in Costa Rica.  Tourism is the main economic activity in Costa Rica.  The country receives 1.6 million tourists annually, which generates $1.6 billion in earnings.

6 - STRATEGIC LOCATION
Just three hours from the US, Costa Rica is located in the center of the Americas, with two major airports providing excellent internatioinal access.  Most citizens for the US, Canada, and Europe do not deed a visa.  Three-fourths of all passengers arriving at the Daniel Oduber Airport in Guanacaste are North American, providing the primary market for development in the area.

7 - COMPETITIVE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
It's relatively easy to develop in Costa Rica.  A good work force comes at a fairly low cost compared to that of the US.  A home costing $100 per square foot to build in Costa Rica could cost $250 per SF (Columbus), $350 per SF (Dallas or Atlanta), or even more than $500 per SF (San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Miami).

8 - LOW TAXES
Under Costa Rican tax law, you must declare the value of our home to the Costa Rican Municipal Government every five years.  An annual flat rate of 0.25% is charged, calculated on the declared land and house value combined.  Owners of homes within the Maritime Zone, or concessions near national parks, pay property tax only on the value of the house.  For example, property taxes on a home in Dominical outside the Maritime Zone, with a combined land and house value of $300,000, would be approximately $750 per year.

9 - EXCELLENT QUALITY OF LIFE
Stability and economic growth reflect relevant social achievements.  Among them is the reduction of poverty from 40% to 20% over the last twenty years.  Additionally, Costa Rica has achieved the highest education and health levels in Latin America and has been able to provide the population with wide access to health services, social security, potable water, and basic public services.  Costa Rica's literacy rate of 98.5% is comparable even to those of highly developed countries.  The workforce is increasingly becoming bilingual.

10 - YOU HAVE A PERFECT PARTNER IN COSTA RICA
We can guide you with confidence to your dream investment in Costa Rica.  We can provide clients interested in Costa Rican real estate with the resources they need to insure that the process of investing or purchasing land or a home runs as smoothly as it would in their home country.

                                                               
 PICTURES FROM OUR RECENT TRIP TO COSTA RICA