Why Costa Rica?
Why Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is truly one of the most unique countries in the world. There is no other place where one can experience such breathtaking beauty among the friendliest people in the world.
Although Costa Rica is a small country, it is home to over 5% of the known plant and animal species in the world (more than the United States and Canada combined!).
Local activities include surfing, horseback riding, canopy tours, waterfalls, hiking, shopping, bird watching, swimming, whale and dolphin watching, world class deep sea fishing, sunbathing and much more!
Costa Rica is a middle-income, developing economy, with a tradition of democracy. The life expectancy at birth here is one of the highest in the world - outstripping both the U.S. and the U.K.
Affordability is a key reason why so many people choose Costa Rica for property ownership, second homes, rental properties and retirement.
Quality of life is rated as one of the best in the Western Hemisphere.
Property and living expenses and taxes are significantly lower than in the US/U.K.
The most stable democracy in Central America.
Experience the country's pride in protecting the environment.
Take advantage of world class, affordable healthcare.
The Costa Rica real estate market continues to experience steadily increasing property values throughout the country.
Political stability
Costa Rica is the oldest democracy in Central America, having declared its independence from Spain in 1824 and establishing a democracy in 1889. Costa Rica abolished the military in 1949 and brags that the country has more teachers than policemen.
Costa Rica's property ownership rights
The Costa Rican constitution guarantees full property ownership rights for foreign buyers equal to those of Costa Rican citizens.Other Latin American countries, such as Mexico, do not provide these rights to non-citizens.
People
Costa Rica is able to invest in its people rather than a standing army.Costa Ricans enjoy the highest per capita GDP in Central America ($10,600), have a literacy rate of over 96% and have a life expectancy greater than the citizens of the United States.
The people of Costa Rica are well-educated, hard working and display great pride in their country. They are extremely friendly.
Nearly 40,000 Americans now reside there and foreigners visiting Costa Rica increased by nearly 11% last year, to 1.9 million.
