WHY COSTA RICA?
Let's face it, most people, unless they are skiers, hikers, or mountain climbers don't enjoy winter. In fact, when asked "what would you do if you won the lottery", the most common response given by most people is "move to a tropical island". Certainly, 100% of us would want to improve their quality of life, and usually that means getting back to nature, and spending more time doing the things we really love.
Costa Rica is located in the Central American isthmus, between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It is a privileged destination because of its location in the middle of the Western Hemisphere. Its varied landscapes and mild climate make this small country the perfect getaway for a spectacular vacation, medical or health tourism, a memorable business meeting or convention.
Costa Rica is Safe and Close.
Practically speaking it's safe, the people are friendly, and it's easy to get to. Costa Rica is a democratic republic. It has never seen the political unrest, class struggles, or revolutions commonly associated with other Latin American Countries. Costa Rica doesn't have or need and army because it is such a peaceful country it has no enemies foreign or from within.
Costa Rica Has a Stable Economy.
Costa Rica's economy has been constantly growing during the last 10 years. The country has signed seven trade agreements with other Latin American Costa Rica Beach countries, and one trade with the United States (CAFTA). It also has preferential access agreements with several European markets. This economic development has been encouraged by direct ocean access on both coastlines, easy access by road to neighboring countries, Nicaragua and Panama, as well as regular flight connections to North America, Latin America and Europe. Costa Rica has two international airports: Juan Santamaría in the capital city and Daniel Oduber in the northern city of Liberia.
Costa Rica is a Great Place to Own Real Estate.
Costa Rica is also safe in another way. It is a country where it's safe to own land, even if you are not a citizen. Costa Rica's constitution guaranties that every person, citizen or not, has the right to own land. Property in Costa Rica is surveyed and registered in its national registry showing its physical description and chain of title thereby allowing a would-be buyer to ascertain what type of property it is and who owns it. Any buyer is therefore fully aware of what it is they are buying and can purchase title insurance from a US title insurance company for further security.
Costa Rica Welcomes Foreigners.
Costa Rica's number one industry is tourism. Not only does this show it's a well sought destination with lots to do, its citizens are happy and grateful to be hosts, Uniquely, Costa Rican's want and welcome tourists and foreigners in their country and are always friendly and smiling in transactions, dealings and social settings with someone visiting.
Costa Rica Offers Excellent Activities including Sport Fishing, Surfing and Snorkeling.
Listing all the activities available in Costa Rica would be to long. From snorkeling in its clean warm waters, bathing in a tropical lagoon beneath a waterfall, to golf, white water kayaking, sport fishing, surfing, or observing its abundance or rare animal bird or plant life, Costa Rica offers a quality of life unparalleled in the Western Hemisphere.
Costa Rica is bordered by two oceans and covered with miles of rivers that crisscross the landscape, fresh water lakes of all sizes, and estuaries and canals creating nothing less than a sport fishing paradise. Annually, anglers arrive from the world over to try their own luck at landing a world record catch.
Up and down Costa Rica's Pacific and Caribbean coasts, the rolling surf pounds hundreds of beaches with moderate to large. waves Surfers from around the world come to Costa Rica take advantage of prime surfing conditions created by the perfect blend of wind and geography. The consistency of the waves is what brings these wave aficionados back for more. Both coasts offer a title bit of everything. Warm, hospitable people, excellent waves and exotic surroundings combine to produce the perfect surf vacation for even the most jaded wave junkie.
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COUNTRY DETAILS
Official name:
República de Costa Rica
Official language: Spanish
Capital: San José
Independence Date:
September 15, 1821 (from Spain)
President: Oscar Arias Sánchez
Area: 51,100 km²
Percentage of water: 0.7%
Population: 4.13 million
Density: 80.66/km²
Currency: Colón (CRC)
Time zone: UTC -6
Internet TLD: .cr
Calling Code: 506
COSTA RICAN FACTS
Land of peace, Costa Rica is the oldest democracy in Latin America with more than
100 years of political stability.
Exuberant nature, pristine beaches, active volcanoes, contrasting landscapes, impressive places of scenic beauty, biological diversity.
Costa Rica attracts important investments thanks to its efficient productivity in high technology, its well-educated population and the high-quality technical education accessible in the country.
Costa Rica has the best life expectancy rate of Latin America: 78 years on average. San José, the capital city, is ranked fourth among Costa Rica Volcano Latin America's cities with the best quality of life. 95% percent of Costa Ricans have access to drinkable water.
Costa Rica is internationally known as a potential major electricity producer: 97% of the territory has electric power and telecommunications are available throughout the territory.
