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 world travelers and investors interested in Costa Rica real estate because of its beauty, recreational and economic opportunities. It also is home to the largest percentage of national parks and protected lands. 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. Regardless of your choice for the type of Costa Rica real estate you desire, from beach front, condos or luxury, your price will not be much different for the same type of property in the USA.

Purchasing Costa Rica real estate may seem confusing for a foreigner. In reality, it is quite simple and that fact has encouraged many people to buy Costa Rica real estate, in addition to the lower cost of living.

The average Costa Rican native earns about $500 per month, of which that income allows a native to live reasonably and meet their creature comforts. In comparison, the same lifestyle in the USA would require quite a bit more. Lower costs make it possible to live well in Costa Rica on the same salary one struggles with in the US. An income of $1500 in Costa Rica will allow a person to live well above the average and afford luxuries not available to them in the USA. This is the very reason many Americans and Canadians have chosen to purchase Costa Rica real estate and retire there.

Costa Rica real estate is divided into seven regions, and each region offers many different perks. Costa Rica has more than a dozen National Parks scattered throughout the country, featuring a variety of recreation such as horse back riding, hiking and biking. Additionally, there are numerous water sports such as fishing the crystal blue waters, exploring the coral reefs, surfing and whitewater rafting the wild tropical rivers. 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. The local mode of transportation around the country is through taxi and bus services. The cost to travel the island is never very expensive. Although some people who have bought their Costa Rica real estate and moved here, have brought their car along with them

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