Once you are stable in Costa Rica,  you can easily live within your budget. By stable I mean you have purchased your house- have all your furniture- car- and have settled in . The greatest expense is in the beginning when you are making the transition here and all the expenses that go with that . Afterwards you can live any lifestyle you want . If you have ample cash and want a high lifestyle – you can certainly do it and enjoy .If you are like the majority on a fixed income and need to budget – Costa Rica is  very affordable.  There is however, a methodology to affordability. Some cost savers are in place. Your property taxes are much lower here . Utilities are less and services such as cleaning, gardening , painting can be one or two dollars an hour.  Eating out is your choice . You can go to the American places which are more expensive or eat at the  local sodas ( small restaurants) for $2- $4. Most towns have Friday or Saturday open markets where you can purchase fruits,vegetables, eggs , flowers and other items very reasonable. Anything imported will be more but you learn to buy the local brands and save . By networking with others you learn where to buy- which mechanic to use – share a housekeeper- gardener- which restaurants to frequent for Italian-  Costa Rican- Chinese and other.  You develop a lifestyle that fits you and your budget . Once you are stable- enjoy the relaxed comfortable affordable lifestyle that is Costa Rica.  If Costa Rica Retirement is in your cross hairs and you would like to find out all about what budget you can expect to live on, please contact me at my toll free number 1 888 581 1786 or write to me HERE and find out how our Lifestyle Property Tours expose it all to you.

If Costa Rica Retirement is in your cross hairs and you would like to find out all about what budget you can expect to live on, please contact me:at my toll free number 1 888 581 1786 or write to me HERE and find out how our Lifestyle Property Tours will expose it all to you.  We do this every day of our lives and do it very well.

You have many choices from Mountains, Volcano areas, beaches, cities or even jungle. Always be aware of the services and amenities you need before committing. Costa Rica Real Estate is very rewarding when done right and through the right people. Location is often a dream of sunny beaches high mountain hideaways or quiet secluded areas. That is greatif you can handle it.

We try to carefully counsel and guide our clients seeking property in Costa Rica to be realistic. This could be a serious mistake buying a home in an area that is beautiful but proves to be not for you. Re-sale is almost impossible and monotony can set in fast. There are many sound locations that offer much diversity in your new lifestyle you seek. Links have been inserted herein to see samplings of areas and the products available.

Costa Rica central Pacific Real Estate has a variety of benefits. It depends on how you are planning your Costa Rica retirement as well. Some choose to live here for only 6 months and elsewhere for the balance. If this is the case there are wide choices of good projects with good property management that allows you to rent when not here and recover any debt service.

Activities are numerous. There is everything you need in amenities, sporting events, shopping, seclusion or be in the heart of everything, access to San Jose (with new road will be fast) and much more.

The Costa Rica central valley is growing and of course anything you need is close by such as health care, shopping, dining, legal, golf and more. Baby Boomers seeking retirement in Costa Rica are flocking here as well. Some of the select retirement locations have pr oven to be Santa Ana, Escazu, Cariari, Atenas and Heredia.

Arenal Real Estate has suddenly become of interest to those seeking a more rural lifestyle. some excellent large lots overlooking the lake have come on the market recently that appear to be very appealing.

The north Pacific area of Tamarindo has a very special property that ranks as one of the best projects for full or partial retirement in Costa Rica.  Imagine, ocean front, one bedroom to penthouses, Playa Langosta very close to Tamarindo with all it’s activities and services. If one plans to spend only part of the year in Costa Rica, this is perfect Read on...
Buy one with just the  down payment, be guaranteed two years of rental income at 50% occupancy, This is priced better than any we have seen to date and offers superior high quality finishes. Peninsula Playa Langosta  has two towers, elegantly designed with fine choices of product.  You won’t see better value or quality

Our company aggressively seeks the solid projects like this one. If you are in search of the ideal location and wish to retire in Costa Rica, you may wish to check out our very comprehensive Property Scouting Tour that covers it all very diligently. We carefully guide our clients through the whole process from the inquiry to moving here.