Costa Rica Properties
Costa Rica properties have gone from a virtually unknown to a household name in just a matter of a few years. Now, it seems, that whomever you speak with in the US or Canada, they are very familiar with Costa Rica. Either they have visited or vacationed in Costa Rica themselves or a friend or family member has. Many people you speak with even know owners of Costa Rica properties. Everyone speaks very highly of Costa Rica. Residency in Costa Rica usually starts with a Costa Rica vacation. After returning back home, Costa Rica becomes engraved in your thoughts and memories. Memories and good times and the very friendly people of Costa Rica who go out of their way to make you feel very welcome in their country. A return trip isn't a maybe, but instead is a definite. During this return trip it becomes a fact finding mission of how can I live here, where will I live and also a time to consider purchasing Costa Rica properties.
The most desirable Costa Rica properties exist in the Central Valley's wealthy suburbs of Escazu and Santa Ana and also on the Central Pacific coast in the towns of Jaco, Hermosa, Herradura and Manual Antonio. In San Jose Costa Rica's weather suburbs, the allure of Costa Rica properties is the countries North American style, three story shopping mall, Multiplaza, endless restaurants of every variety and specialty shops like art galleries, wine and gourmet cooking shops and other specialties. Escazu is also the location of one of Costa Rica's best hospitals, CIMA Hospital. The weather is also very moderate in the central valley. Costa Rica Properties are also very popular on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. This is the best location for those that want to be at the beach or ocean, yet still enjoy the benefits and luxuries of civilization and good infrastructure. Costa Rica properties includehomes, condos, lots, farms and commercial properties. In Jaco Beach Costa Rica, where the beachfront properties are fully titled, foreigners have the same ownership rights as Costa Ricans, a lot of North American's have chosen to settle. It is a nice mix of an old fishing village, a farming community and tourism. Condo towers are newly built on the beachfront up to about 16 stories in the tallest building, but the average height in Jaco Beach is still only a single story or two. In fact in 2005, the largest building was only three stories. The culture is that of the old fishing/farming village meets the surfing town of an old 1950's California that the Beach Boys sang about, with a Latin America feel. It is a very warm and attractive vibe. Jaco isn't just for retirees from North America, it is also attracting the young and middle age, who come here on a Costa Rica surfing vacation to Hermosa (one beach south of Jaco) or for a Costa Rica sport fishing and golfing vacation at Los Suenos Resort and Marina in Herradura (one beach north of Jaco). No matter if you seek Costa Rica properties with the suburban life in Escazu and Santa Ana Costa Rica or Costa Rica properties with a coastal Ocean and beach atmosphere of Jaco, Hermosa, Herradura and Manual Antonio Costa Rica, you will be best served if you first call or email a professional at Oceanside Realty. Broker Ken Schaafsma and his professional Costa Rica real estate agents will help guide you through the process. The first step is up to you. If you haven't yet visited Costa Rica, then you need to Call Oceanside Vacations to schedule your Costa Rica vacation to paradise. While on vacation in Costa Rica, you can visit a few areas and even some Costa Rica properties - with no obligation of course. You will be glad you did! |