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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!