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Brief Costa Rica´s History |
During the fourth voyage to the New World in 1502 Christopher Columbus landed at "Cariari," known today as Puerto Limon. Christopher Columbus actually named Costa Rica (rich coast) under the assumption that the land was filled with precious metals. The earth never yielded gold and silver, but the name was perfect for the wealth of natural beauty and flawless climate. Located in Central America, Costa Rica is bordered on the north by Nicaragua, on the south by Panama, the Pacific ocean on the west and the Caribbean on the east.
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As the baby boomers are starting to reach retirement age, the limited availability of waterfront property in the world is taking its toll on the price of real estate. With its beautiful beaches, tropical climate and stable government, people are turning to Costa Rica. Real estate in Costa Rica’s spectacular Pacific Coast has become a hot investment area.. While claims abound in the 40% per annum return, a very reliable source is in the country’s, financial daily, La Republica. According to a recent article, property in the Central Pacific coast has risen 250% in value over the last six years.
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In Costa Rica foreigners have the same rights as nationals when purchasing real estate and the Constitution guarantees protection of such property ownership rights as provided by Article 45 of the Constitution. As is true in the US and Canada, purchasing real estate in Costa Rica is fairly simple if some basic precautions are taken and certain steps are followed.
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Over the years, Costa Rica has become a premier tourist destination. Initially, this occurred because of its natural beauty and ecological preservation; nearly 30% of the land here is protected as national or privately owned parks or reserves. From coast to coast, travelers could see over 850 species of birds, 9,000 species of plants, 208 species of mammals, and 160 species of amphibians as they explored rivers, forests and volcanoes. In particular, the Gold Coast, in the northwestern corner of the country, from Sugar Beach in the north to the bottom of the Nicoya Peninsula, has seen an explosion of tourist activity. |
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Northern Pacific Costa Rica |
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Looking for a low-key, sultry escape spent lazing about on a sun-drenched Pacific beach? Or are you more in the mood for ocean adventure, like sport fishing, scuba diving or surfing? In the northern corner of Guanacaste’s Gold Coast region you can have either or some mix of both. Only 45 minutes or less from the Liberia International Airport, the six beach communities along this ocean cul-de-sac are the most easily accessible of the Gold Coast beaches. Each has its own character, but together they offer something for every kind of traveler, from the budget-minded to the high-end big spender. |
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