The republic of Costa Rica (Spanish for ‘Rich Coast’) is located in Central America between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The advancing country is the recent subject of many world travelers and investors interested in Costa Rica real estate with its rich variety of plants, wildlife and recreational opportunities. The area is also very rich in protected species and national parks. On top of all that, Costa Rica has an extremely high quality of life as a result of their outstanding infrastructure and reasonable cost of living.

Purchasing Costa Rica real estate is comparable to that of the United States as well. The market in Costa Rica for empty lots to build on, or existing homes is fairly close to comparable United States properties. Whether your choice for Costa Rica real estate is a beachfront property, a luxury inland home, or a condominium, the price you pay in Costa Rica is about the same you would pay in the States.

Buying Costa Rica real estate might seem like a difficult and expensive task to accomplish. 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.

This cost of living is seen in the residents as well, since the average native earns about $500/month, which is sufficient to survive with a few luxuries. 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. More than a dozen National Parks are spread throughout the country offering hiking in the rainforest, horseback riding and mountain biking in the country side. 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