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Costa Rica is in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama

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It’s about the size of West Virginia

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Costa Rica is less than a 2 ½ hour direct flight from Miami.

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Costa Rica is situated below the hurricane belt

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Home to 4 million residents

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It’s also home to 100,000 foreigners

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Including more than 50,000 North Americans

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Arenal Volcano

South Pacific Coast Beach

La Paz Waterfall

Costa Rica is loaded with Natural Wonders

Diving off Cocos Island

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San Jose National Theater

Cartago Cathedral Ruins

And man-made ones

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A myriad of activities are available; for adventurers…

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And for those of us who prefer to relax.

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27% of the country is protected land.

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Costa Rica contains more than 100 types of ferns, 1,000 orchids and 2000 kinds of trees.

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Costa Rica is home to a dizzying array of fauna.

Toucans

Tree Frogs Blue Morpho Butterflies

More than 50 kinds of Hummingbirds

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Humpback Whales

Olive Ridley TurtlesSquirrel Monkeys

Sloths

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The government consists of three branches:

Executive – Laura Chinchilla, President

Legislature

Judicial

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It’s a country with little government corruption.

And a very healthy economy.

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Numerous US Companies have a strong presence in Costa Rica.

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Infrastructure is improving

rapidly.

This is the new Caldera

Highway

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The Coastal Highway now

The Coastal Highway in 2009

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Costa Rica, a peaceful country, neutral for 200 years, was the first country in the world to

constitutionally abolish its military.

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Focusing spending on Education (boasting a 96% literacy rate)

spending instead on education

Costa Rica is proud of a 96% literacy rate among its citizens; among the highest in Latin America

and…

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High Quality, Low Cost Healthcare

(Free to residents)

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Cost of an outpatient visit in Costa Rica is approximately $17; in the US it’s $366*

*2005 World Health Organization Data

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Cost of a hospital stay in Costa Rica is approximately $52; in the US it’s $907*

*2005 World Health Organization Data

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The pace of life is slower.

Perhaps that’s why Costa Ricans have a longer life span than those

in the US.

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Costa Rica has consistently been

ranked as the Happiest Place on

Earth.

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Our community is located on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

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Easily accessible via a paved road from San Jose, or a short commuter flight.

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Property ownership is Fee Simple and Title Insurance is readily available.

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Taxes are very low; approx. $1.45 per $1000 in value up to approx 200k.

(A small additional tax applies to homes valued at over 200k.)

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Home insurance is approximately $487 yearly for a home worth $200,000.

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You can use your IRA to purchase property.

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You can live comfortably for $1200 to $1500 monthly.

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Or lavishly for $2000 to $3000 monthly.

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“Green Season” is from May until November

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It’s the local’s favorite time of the year.

The mornings are sunny and late

afternoon showers are typical.

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Our tranquil beaches include Playa Torguga, Ventana, Piñuela and Ballena.

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We offer Ocean and Mountain view home sites. Prices start at only $40,000.

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All of our home sites come complete with roads, water and electricity on the lot.

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We will build your luxury home starting at $100 per sq ft.

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You may also choose to hire any builder of your choice, build your own home…

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or simply hold the land as an investment.

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Financing is available with 20% down.

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Every home is custom designed.

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We have a full staff of builders, engineers, architects and designers on site.

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We have interior designers available to assist with setting up your comfortable home.

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We can design and build your dream pool.

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And we have the best landscape designers available.

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Hand crafted woodwork is

included

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We’re a full service organization so your investment is worry free.

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We offer full property and rental management services.

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You can earn rental income while your property appreciates.

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We can help you set bank accounts and corporations.

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We can even help you attain residency.

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Our community has a fascinating international flare.

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Surprisingly; world class, gourmet restaurants abound in our community.

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There are many shopping opportunities in our area.

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Ticos (Costa Ricans), Americans, Canadians, French, Dutch, German, Students, Retirees, Professionals, Farmers,

Entrepreneurs, Artists, Bakers, Families….

The people of our community include…

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We encourage you to visit us to see if we’re right for you.

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We offer property tours monthly which include 3 nights lodging and meals for $299 per person.

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Our guest house

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Your tour guides

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and you may meet me there, Steve Linder

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For more information about Costa Rica and our

development contact us at [email protected]

Thank you for watching!


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