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Costa Rica is actually genuinely an incredible nation, effectively deserving of its own image as a prime retired life haven. The temperature is superb. Healthcare is actually economical and of first class. Foreign managers of realty enjoy all the liberties of a Costa Rican resident and also realty is actually still really affordable. People of Costa Rica enjoy and also take fantastic pleasure in their stable freedom. The price of lifestyle is low; $2000 a month is going to provide you a pleasant life style. Today much more than 20,000 Americans have retirement homes and also many more very own investment residential property in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a really tiny country however it is actually incredibly assorted. The 32,000 square miles that compose this small country possess roughly 6% of the fields biodiversity and an overall populace of just 3.9 thousand. Costa Rica which is actually bordered through both the Atlantic and also Pacific Oceans has one thing for every person. From attractive white sandy beach fronts, mountains as well as mountain range valleys, spinning mountains of the countryside, lovely ponds with looming mountains impending overhanging, the natural charm is actually unequaled. If you like the heat of the seashore along with typical highs in the 80s to reduced 90s F, you may enjoy that kind of temperature year-round. If you like an even more temperate environment, you can easily appreciate the "Eternal Spring" of the Central Valley as well as San José, with the typical year round temperatures in the reduced to the middle of 80s in the daytime and also in the higher 60s to reduced 70s in the evening. Lots of leave their windows open 24 hours a time, 365 times a year ... certainly never requiring warmth or air-conditioning. The dry season is usually coming from completion of Nov up until past Easter. The amount of rain in stormy time depends upon the temperature area, with heaviest rains commonly in Oct. Rain is normally in the afternoon, if it is heading to storm.
You can easily discover small, basic homes coming from $60,000 to multi-million-dollar deluxe manors as well as estates. You can live merely or even as extravagantly as you prefer. Costa Rican laws and its own constitution guard private ownership of property and foreigners appreciate the very same civil liberties as residents. There are almost no stipulations to possession of personal land. You don't have to be a citizen, resident, or even be in the country to own land.
Costa Rica has a long history of stable, democratic government. There has been no military since 1948 when it was banned constitutionally Contrast this with other so called retirement havens such as Nicaragua.
Obtaining the status of legal resident in Costa Rica is easy and advantageous. See our Costa Rica information area for more information on various types of residencies.
The cost of living in Costa Rica is relatively inexpensive; you can comfortably live on $2000 a month. In most areas housing costs much less than what it does in the U.S. Hired help is very inexpensive; a live in maid will cost about $150 a month. Many apartments, condos and houses include a maids living quarters with a small bath and bedroom. Groceries cost about 65-70% less than what you spend in the U.S and utilities (telephone service, electricity, and water) are cheaper than in North America.There are thousands of restaurants in the central valley offering cuisine from most countries of the world. Large American supermarkets offer most familiar items. Items imported from North America are more expensive usually, however many familiar name brands are manufactured in Central America and the prices are reasonable. Costa Rica has 110-115 Volt electricity and the NTSA television system both the same as in North America.
With Costa Rican Life expectancy higher and the infant mortality rates lower than that in the United States it is no wonder the United Nations consistently ranks Costa Rica's public health system in the top 20 worldwide and the best in Latin America. Costa Rica's health care system is readily available to retirees and other foreign residents. Most foreigners and retirees opt for the medical insurance offered by the government's insurance company at amazing low rates such as $900 per year for a man between 45 and 50 which and covers 80% of medical costs. Medical care costs are very low compared to North America. Hospitals regularly do high tech operations such as heart & organ transplants and there are many talented specialists in Costa Rica. In almost every town in the country you will find ambulance service, operated by the Red Cross. There is also a wide choice in dental care. No special shots are required to come to Costa Rica. Water can be drunk from the tap throughout Costa Rica. Sanitary standards are very high throughout the country. Pasteurized milk and dairy products are normal everywhere.
Costa Rica is only 3 hours flying from many places in the southern U.S. Many non-stop flights are available to South America and Europe from Costa Rica. This makes business and vacation travel easy for those who work and retire in Costa Rica. In addition Costa Rica operates on the Central time zone so it is within 2 hours of most North American cities time. There is no daylight saving time, so it does vary seasonally.
Costa Rica's 93% literacy rate is among the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Costa Ricans place a very high value on education. There is a free education system for all, through high school. There are excellent bilingual and trilingual schools available with a principal language of English, French or German. There are many qualified professionals and technical personnel. Many young professionals have received a bilingual education from grade school and through high school in English, German or French. You will find many English speaking Costa Ricans to help you in many common situations.Cell Phones, telephones, Cable TV and Internet are widely available in Costa Rica.
According to a survey in the Robb Report of potential foreign investment/retirement areas, Costa Rica surpasses all countries, including Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Costa Rica Trips Australia, and Greece. It is not surprising that there are more Americans, Canadians, and Europe.