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Timing Guanacaste Costa Rica part III…….

Every good investment depends on timing and this series is an attempt crystallize what’s going on in Costa Rica’s norther zone.  The previous segments covered new Airlines arriving and the international Airport expansion program.  Here, we are covering the beginning of a much needed phase that will really be a factor in driving the growth of the area.  World class health care is almost here in Liberia.

Baby Boomers retiring to Guanacaste are of an age where health care becomes a priority focus and one of the first question is
“How far is the closest private hospital’?  It has always been a stickler and for sure has limited the opportunities to sell Guanacaste Real Estate to the more senior market.  With what you are about to read, you can see that this will become a distant problem of the past very quickly

New major Hospital – Cima Guanacaste opening in November 2001

Things are moving ahead   many fronts in Guanacaste.  The massive Sun Ranch project in Liberia is going to be the anchor that is need to diffuse fears of the Baby Boomers relative to health care.

Part of this massive complex is the new Hospital Cima.   The hospital is being built as part of the Pacific Plaza which is eventually going to be a full range living community offering individual housing, apartments, assisted living, nursing home and an Alzheimer’s clinic.

The first phase of the Cima Hospital  is a primary Care facility.  CIMA Guanacaste is part of the International Hospital Corporation group of hospitals that has facilities in Mexico, Brazil and here in Costa Rica. This first phase is expected to grow into a hospital offering a variety of services all operating to a USA based Joint Commission International accreditation standard.

The first phase of the hospital will offer Radiology including mammography, diagnostic ultrasound and CT scanning; Clinical Laboratory; Endoscopy; Surgery including minimally invasive procedures; a fully equipped emergency room; a pharmacy with 24 hour services; and, a heliport to transport critically ill patients to our San Jose facility. The inpatient unit will open with six private rooms in November 2011. Twelve rooms will be added in the first half of 2012.

Quality of Care

CIMA is committed to a very high quality of care. The CIMA facilities are accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) based in Chicago. Recently the CIMA San Jose Hospital received its second three year accreditation. CIMA received one of the highest score ever recorded by JCI.

Patients must receive the highest quality care. This begins in the emergency room and continues through diagnostic services. Operating rooms and infection control are critical to positive outcomes. We also believe that patient privacy is part of a quality service and we only provide private patient rooms. Of course the medical staff and hospital personnel must also be of the highest quality.

Leading indicators for Guanacaste investment
With tourism holding up, prices dropping in good Real Estate coupled with this kind infrastructure expansion, Gold coast Real Estate and Guanacaste as a whole are going to benefit greatly, and soon.

These are very positive leading indicators for investing in Costa Rica’s  Guanacaste Real Estate.

Watch for our next in the series of Timing Guanacaste and leading indicators as you will hear all about the fabulous Sun
Valley project and some new large Hotels that are really serious about the area by adding upwards of 400 rooms to the inventory.

We at Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties are looking very optimistically to Guanacaste as the next real hot spot for investment and retirement.  Please contact us at 888 581 1786 or locally [506] 2293 2446 and ask for Jerad or Robert for all the fine details and opportunities that lie in the area.

Costa Rica Real Estate’s new frontier – Lake Arenal

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As the saying goes, whenever new roads, bridges or improvements occur, a good Real Estate market is just around the corner.

Costa Rica Developers with vision are the key to this and we are excited about the Lake Arenal area especially the northwest.

We have just decided to include this on Lake Arenal in our Lifestyle & Real Estate Tours as it fits so perfectly for the Retirement or Vacation home buyer.  Not to leave out the person 3 to 5 years from retirement that want to find a low cost piece of gorgeous land and lock in the price.  This is self directed IRA opportunity as well.


Here is why the southwest is the best area of beautiful Lake Arenal.

  • It is 22 miles from the Volcano but still see the majestic symmetrical shape in the distance
  • It has 50% less rainfall and is green all year round
  • It is 5 minutes from the beautiful small town Tilaran with 4 super markets and all services
  • It only 20 minutes from the new Hospital in Canas with all it’s services as well
  • It is only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Liberia, the hub of the north and the international Airport
  • It is only 1 hour and 30 minutes from the famous Guanacaste beaches
  • It is only 2.5 hours from San Jose, the Capital with it’s multitude of shops, restaurants, Hospitals and more
  • For one of the most famous Restaurants in all of Costa Rica 30 minutes at Nuevo Arenal (the Gingerbread house)
  • Only 1 hour from all the hot springs and famous Arenal Volcano in the town of Fortuna.
  • Pricing is very comfortable. Example nice lake view home on 1000 sq meter lot for $155,000
  • This is an unbelievably good area for  Retirement or Vacation Home Investment or just plain long term investment.

See it in all it’s beauty and splendor here. ( This is the Real Estate portion of our Arenal Tours)
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To find out more about this great area of Costa Rica contact us toll free at:

1 888 581 1786 or locally 506 2293 2446 – ask for Steve, Robert or Albert

Is Costa Rica right for your retirement or investment?
Go here and find out very fast.

Earn 12% for 2 years – where these days?

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With Bank interest paying nothing today, the dollar showing uneasiness, investors are looking to different vehicles.

We have a situation here in Costa Rica that is unparalleled. This is a Hotel operator that has been in one of the most visited areas of Costa Rica for years and has an unbelievable occupancy rate of 85% year over year.  The key is location, price and Management.   How about 12% guaranteed for 2 years and a small deposit of only $5000 to secure your unit.  All money goes directly to Escrow and you are assured of completion or your funds will be returned.  (ask for full prospectus)

Planning and execution
On some land they owned they decided to develop a Hotel Condominium concept going after similar clientele and structuring the good rates again. Without having to pay the $1000 per meter price for land, they managed to build a concept and design that would priced to attract any business traveler or Vacationer whether it be  a  family or a single person.  The concept is very nice and upscale.  Design is very comfortable and pricing is right for this market.  The location  is heavily visited and the price is right.

Have fun and Make money at the same time.
Here is an investment opportunity in one of the most popular Beach towns in Costa Rica that makes owning a luxury Hotel condo  both easy and affordable. For only a $5000 deposit you can reserve a one bedroom unit at this very  unique Condo Resort  that is centrally  located in downtown area. The location is ideal as you will be near vibrant nightlife and within walking distance to all the many activities to be found in this fun beach town.  It’s yours to use when not occupied.

This is a great Costa Rica  investment opportunity as the Developer is offering to lease back the unit from you after purchase for 2 years and  will guarantee you a $16,000 per year income. This is an ideal opportunity to own your special place in the sun and enjoy the pura vida lifestyle risk free.  You can enjoy a fun and active lifestyle  while having a safe and secure investment at the same time This resort project has all of the amenities that will keep it in high demand as a rental. Nearby locations include Marina to enjoy world class fishing and golf. Walking distances to boutiques and international restaurants and many on site activities such as a spa, fitness center,  business center, beautiful pool and Jacuzzi with pool side restaurant etc.

The best thing is that prices start at only $148,000 and the developer will even finance your purchase.

For more information contact:

Carol@CostaRicaRetirementVacationProperties.com

Don’t buy an Oceanfront Condo until you read this

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Buying Ocean front Condos is the dream of many. Vacation homes in Jaco beach have been very expensive by our standards (not by California  or Florida) in the recent past.
A vacation home often provides a good way to defray costs of owning through the rental pool programs.  Caution – Not all projects have great Rental Pool Programs. Also, maintenance can be very high.

When choosing a Vacation home one has to pay particular attention to the maintenance and the rental pool that is being offered.  Costa Rica has experienced it’s first drop in prices in 20 years and some deals are appearing, but you must heed the foregoing.  Here is an example of a very good product at a great price, good developer and one of the best rental pools.

It has what we as professional Realtors  deem amenities that match up with the price.   It is located in the center of Jaco Beach, central Pacific and is now 45 minutes from the Capital with all the amenities and world class health care.     This is the latest luxury ocean front development to be completed in Jacó Beach. Located in the heart of town, you can easily walk to countless restaurants, markets and shops.  Suite 302 in the North tower is situated on the 3rd floor as close to the sand as you can get. Two bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms feel spacious in this 1,615 square foot condominium appointed with porcelain floors, granite counter tops and all furnishings down to the silverware.  Eventually an on-site commercial center will host restaurants, a day-spa, fitness center, and more. 70% financing is offered.  We include this project on our comprehensive Real Estate Tours.

Carol Odonnell:
Location:
Hermosa/Jaco beach
Position:
Marketing Director Central Pacific
Telephones:
Office (506) 8318 0717
Toll Free: 1 (866) 374 -8522  or  1 888 581 1786

Email: carol@costaricaretirementvacationproperties.com

A great Retirement and Vacation home location that has it all

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The current investor should be taking a hard look at good projects priced to this market with amenities built in that won’t cause you to lose sleep over the maintenance fees.  These should be located with good proximity to the Ocean and to the major medical and services.  The location and amenities should reflect a real price savings over that of the past.

One such place that we see falling nicely into the Retirement market in Costa Rica as well as the Vacation Home market is located in Orotina.  It has gorgeous land at $50 per meter ($5 per foot) and beautiful infrastructure as well as ocean, valley and mountain views.  The Best part is that it is only 25 minutes to the beach and 30 minutes to San Jose with all its services including fine dining, world class health care, dentistry and shopping.

This is not a deeply discounted deal, but is a true deal today.  You can lock in your Costa Rica Retirement or Vacation home now and when you look down the road, it will have truly been a deeply discounted property.

The market for this type of product will be fantastic in the near future.  Costa Rica is still a number one destination for retiring north Americans. With the 77,000,000 Baby Boomer falling out as we speak, coupled with other social and political issues, our share of the Baby Boomers  is going to be even larger in the future.  This spells opportunity for the investor, vacation home buyer and those seeking a nice community for retirement today or in the future.

We are currently previewing this project in depth with our full staff and will be happy to report  more information on this retirement or vacation home location.  We will be showcasing it on our Lifestyle Real Estate Tours.
call us at 1 888 581 1786 and ask for Steve, Robert or Gustavo.

Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties  
We are a Real Estate Company – listing and marketing properties in all of Costa Rica.  We and know the country and Real Estate business very well. 
Buying Real Estate is easy simple and safe with our company.