About Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a small, mountainous country on the narrow Central American isthmus.

Costa Rica is on the world stage as a country with only .03% of the world's land mass, yet is home to six percent of  identified plant and animal species on the planet.

The government has established that 27% of all of Costa Rica is designated as national park, biological reserve, or wildlife refuge. Costa Rica is a flag bearer for conservation. Ecotourism is big business here and attracts visitors from around the world.

It has been a stable and democratic country since 1949 when it abolished its military. Since then, the government and people of Costa Rica have chosen to focus resources on education, social programs and economic development.

The Costa Rican literacy rate is 97% and their friendly, skilled workforce is beginning to attract international attention in outsourcing excess capacity from other countries like India. Although the country is deeply tied to its agricultural roots, Costa Ricans are fast to embrace new technology in the more urban centers of the country.

Foreign investors remain attracted by the country's political stability and high education levels, and tourism continues to bring in foreign exchange.

Climate

Two recognized seasons; commonly called the Dry Season (December to April) and the Wet Season (May to November). We prefer to call the "wet" season the Green Season because the countryside comes alive like the springtime in temperate climates.

The Atlantic coast has no well-defined dry season. The Pacific coast, the Guanacaste area, is the driest and hottest. This is where you can find most of the beach resorts. The Wet Season (Green Season) brings daily afternoon rains to the country. Temperatures remain nearly constant all year round with variations primarily related to altitude.  Lowlands temperatures average between 80 and 90 degrees; Central Valley temperatures average around 72 degrees. Temperatures in the mountains drop into the 50s and below.  San José temperatures can be hot during the day, but usually cool off to sweater weather in the evening.  The coastal waters are an almost constant 74 degrees on both coasts.

People

Every nationality has its own sense of identity. Costa Ricans have their own unique traits that derive from a profoundly conscious self-image which orients much of their behavior as both individuals and as a nation. It is a rare visitor to the country who returns home unimpressed by the Costa Ricans' celebrated cordial warmth and hospitality.

Why invest in Costa Rican Real Estate?

Costa Rica offers virtually all of the requirements for successful real estate ownership in the tropics.  See Property Ownership in Costa Rica.