WHY RETIRE IN COSTA RICA?
Imagine retiring to a place where you can wake up and walk out onto your own private, sunny terrace overlooking the ocean. You're surrounded by cascading pink bougainvillea, lush, sweeping vistas in all directions. Attaining such a lifestyle may seem like an impossible dream. But in Costa Rica, it can be a reality.
It's possible to build a dream home in Costa Rica for a fraction of the cost of other resort communities.
It's still possible to buy a breathtakingly beautiful property in our new Costa Rican "Endless View" development for around U.S. $100,000, or a more modest building lot starting from as little as U.S. $40,000. And, due to the relatively low cost of construction in Costa Rica, you can build a superb, architecturally designed dream home for just U.S. $90 a square foot.
The cost of living in Costa Rica is significantly less than in most other developed nations.
A couple can live extremely well in Costa Rica on between U.S. $1,500 and U.S. $2,500 a month. The reason for this is the country's much lower cost of living. For example, property taxes are likely to be just a few hundred dollars a year, a visit to a doctor typically costs less than U.S. $50 and prescription drugs are inexpensive and readily available over-the-counter in most pharmacies. Plus, the cost of buying an excellent restaurant dinner, or fresh, locally grown organic fruits and vegetables is considerably less than what you'd expect to pay in North America or Europe.
It's possible to live in Costa Rica on an extended basis without ever having to apply for legal residency.
Costa Ricans are proud of their beautiful land and openly welcome visitors from other nations to stay in their country. Non-residents can stay for periods of up to three months. And you may return to Costa Rica for another three-month stretch at any time, so long as you have been out of the country for at least 72 hours. Inexpensive three-day getaways to Panama are available for those needing to meet this requirement. It's also relatively easy to become a resident. This removes any restrictions on how long you can stay in Costa Rica, while still enabling you to retain citizenship in your home country. After a certain number of years of residency, you have the option of applying for Costa Rican citizenship. You can then acquire all of the same rights as native Costa Ricans, including the right to vote.
A United Nations study ranks Costa Rica as having one of the best health care systems in the world.
Should you choose to retire in Costa Rica, you can feel secure knowing you can obtain safe, affordable, top-quality medical procedures without having to return to your home country. The Costa Rican government's long-time commitment to investing in health care has resulted in Costa Rica having top quality medical care that's accessible to both residents and visitors alike. There are 29 hospitals and over 250 medical clinics throughout Costa Rica that provide medical services, including cosmetic and dental surgery, for a fraction of the cost charged by North American facilities. This has even resulted in Costa Rica becoming a chosen destination for an ever-increasing number of "medical tourists."
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The availability of easily affordable domestic help is one of many factors that make it possible to live a better lifestyle.
Obtaining a position of employment as a housekeeper or gardener is a highly desirable job for many Costa Ricans. Hiring a local resident is therefore a win-win situation. You get affordable domestic help while making a small contribution to the local economy. The typical cost of hiring a Costa Rican housekeeper who can help do household shopping and take care of the cooking, cleaning and laundry usually costs between U.S. $150 and $200 a month. Many retirees also hire a couple to work as housekeeper and gardener.
Retirees from cold climates often report the feeling of "coming back to life" as soon as they step off the plane in Costa Rica.
From its sparkling oceans to its cloud-ringed mountains to its lush green valleys, the beauty of Costa Rica provides what can perhaps best be described as an inspirational lift to the senses. No other country in the world comes close to Costa Rica when it comes to the percentage of its land that is ecologically protected. Best of all, it has a year-round warm climate that inspires residents to get out and enjoy its many recreational activities. In particular, retirees who say they tend to hibernate indoors during the long winter months in their home countries, report suddenly finding themselves outside most of the day bird watching, hiking through the lush jungle trails and swimming in the ocean.
Could retirement in Costa Rica bring you closer to that much sought after "fountain of youth?"
Costa Ricans have become world famous for their longevity. Indeed, a fair portion of its 50,000 North American English-speaking residents say they chose it as a place to retire primarily because it enables them to live a healthier lifestyle. And, surprisingly, there actually are literally hundreds of people in Costa Rica, age 100 or older, living healthy, productive lives. Scientists speculate the reason for this is a combination of their active outdoors lifestyle, optimal year-round exposure to sunlight, diet rich in locally grown vegetables and the fresh mineral-laden water that flows naturally through their hills. It's all part of what Costa Ricans refer to as "pura vida." Meaning literally "pure life," the motto expresses their pervading philosophy of how life should be lived: Simply, peacefully and in harmony with nature.
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Costa Rica's low tax rates, stable government and modern infrastructure provide a secure environment in which to invest. It's why over 50,000 North American English-speaking residents have already chosen to make Costa Rica their home and that number is predicted to rise rapidly in the future. It's also one of the reasons property values in the newly developing South Pacific region of Costa Rica are expected to rise significantly in the years ahead.
Purchasing an Endless View lot today can be your first step to a healthy and rewarding retirement lifestyle in a world of stunning beaches, gentle breezes and spectacular mountains.
