The Lure of Costa Rica
With every new year, Costa Rica beckons a small number of people who desire a change in their lives. The retired, adventurers, those wanting tax breaks, investors, and nature lovers. Unless you’re someone who craves concrete and glass panoramas, there’s something for almost all people here.
With Costa Rica the clich’e is true: good things come in small packages.
About the size of West Virginia, Costa Rica is home to an astounding 5% of the Earth’s species. Tropical rainforests filled with over 1000 orchid species and wild, exotic animals. You can see over 6 active and over fifty dormant volcanoes.
Costa Rica is proud to have the most stable democracy in Central America.This makes for stable social institutions and safe investment opportunities.
You won’t be disappointed with the conveniences you’ve come to expect at home Costa Rican’s enjoy all the usual media. You’ll find over 100 radio stations, cell phone networks, over a dozen TV stations, and internet access is widely available.
Medical doctors speak English and have been educated in the US. And has become a sort of mecca for low-cost cosmetic surgery patients from around the globe.
Costa Rica has come to equal “low cost.” Foreign investors from around the globe come here for the Costa Rican real estate industry. Investment opportunities will be available here for many to come.
Real estate speculators routinely enjoy 200-300% returns on investment in a year.
You can own a great beach front home for as low as $20K. But as you know, location is very important. So be sure to choose wisely and consult with the many local agents available. If you’re serious about buying Costa Rican property, a trip to ‘put your hands on it’ is advisable.
The real estate opportunities in Costa Rica wasn’t caused completely by low cost houses and property. Visionary legislation resulted in attractive tax laws for global investors as well as foreign expats. Retirees from the US are quite happy because their social security income is tax free. And naturally the low cost of living is appreciated by everyone.
Ashley is a world traveler and a long time fan of the beauties of Costa Rica. She has a travel tips site for Costa Rica at http://www.costaricaabroad.com/