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). The advancing country is the recent subject of many 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. Prices for land to build, or for homes already built, is largely in line with the US real estate market. 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 contrast, for the same lifestyle in the USA, one needs to earn substantially more. Lower costs make it possible to live well in Costa Rica on the same salary one struggles with in the US. A substantial income in Costa Rica is $2000 or more per month, An amount which would allow one many luxuries. 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.
A trip back home for a visit is no problem as Costa Rica also has two international airports with regular flight connections to all of North America, Latin America, and Europe. 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
