I have lived in the southern zone for many years and often heard the rumors associated with the building of the new road between Dominical and Quepos.  In The last two years we have witnessed the reality of this road and now finally, the asphalt will go down.  President Óscar Arias Sánchez was in the area over the weekend and gave the symbolic go ahead to the final stage of the highway.  He also inaugurated a new bridge over the Río Naranjo between Savegre and Quepos. This is the fourth new bridge installed on this route.

Costa Rica Land Development, Tourism and general transportation will feel the immediate impact of this. The time will be reduced from 1 hour and 45 minutes to 35 minutes to arrive at Dominical from Quepos.  The new Bridge at Naranjo will impact greatly on travel time to the area as well. It was usually a wait of at least 15 minutes and often 30 minutes.

The 1,000,000 plus Tourists of Manuel Antonio have been held hostage for years due to the quality of this road and now will welcome the opportunity to visit the friendly, green area of the southern zone where mountains reach down to the sea.

The highway has been unmaintained gravel for years and a source of local air pollution as well had serious washout problems during the rainy season.
Officials now look to the work being finished in October, weather permitting.

 The Río Naranjo bridge is costing $2.8 million, and it is 198 meters (about 650 feet). The concrete beams are 56 meters (184 feet), the longest of any bridge in Central America. The other three bridges span the Rios Paquita, Portalón and Matapalo. Three more bridges are in construction.

This new opportunity with the access and Costa Rica’s southern zone land prices that are deeply discounted, it is going foster anew boom for Real Estate development in Costa Rica. The area is so rich with with amenities for the nature lover and city slicker alike.

This is a great time to take advantage of pricing and even consider unlocking your IRA to something that will grow quickly.  With Costa Rica being the quality brand it is world wide, the unrest in the north America and the desire for lower living costs with world class health care, we at Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties feel there is no better hedge against falling dollar than Costa Rica land today.

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I am Annie Drake, marketing manager for the southern zone and will be happy to discuss all aspects of investing in the southern zone. I can also offer a Lifestyle Property Tour that will take you through all aspects of living in the southern zone.
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It is sometimes amazing that people will come to Costa Rica and buy property in a way that they would not do in the states. There is a saying they get off the plane and forget their brain.  Once you get off the plane you are approached and solicited by many to buy property. Taxi drivers ,waiters, hotel workers etc are eager to sell you a property they know about or that a relative has for sale. They will take care of everything – there is a lawyer in the family who will handle everything.  Even a developer may tell you – I can save you money – our attorney is the best.  If you fall for the above you have just put yourself at risk of getting into a situation where you become the one with problems concerning the purchase (and a statistic) - WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?
 
Always use professional Realtors and screen them as you would anyone who works for you . How long have they been in business.  Can they provide references of clients recently worked with.  Do their agents have a background and personal experience in different areas of property . Are they totally informed regarding property in Costa Rica . Will they represent you and guide you through the complete buying process and not forget you after the sale .
 
Another important factor is to be legally represented . The attorney should specialize in real estate. The attorney should do ” due diligence” on the property making sure the property is legally registered -no liens- etc. Protecting you should be the legal objective.  Be careful of these statements – you do not need an attorney- we can do everything. If you fall for this- get your wallet out and be ready to donate.  If  the seller has an attorney – you need an attorney to represent you.
 
Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties are professionals who will guide, protect and make the buying process exceptional on your behalf.  Experienced associates will be with you throughout the entire property purchase. You will have a personalized Costa Rica Lifestyle Property Tour that will give you an excellent perspective on locations, lifestyle, prices and good properties that match your profile.  The objective is for you to make an informed buying decision that you are comfortable with.
 
Best Regards – Rudy Matthews -  Marketing associate central Valley

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