Properties Costa Rica

Many foreigners have their own property in Costa Rica. An estimated 100,000 North Americans live permanently in Costa Rica, and although many of them rent a home, most of them own properties in Costa Rica. There are several reasons why so many North Americans have their own properties here. One important reason is the fact that Costa Rica is relatively close to the USA. In two hours you fly from Miami to San Jose. The prices for flights are relatively low, because there is a lot of competition between the airlines. So for many citizens of the USA is possible to own a holiday-home in Costa Rica and to visit it for short one week holidays. Its almost as if Costa Rica is another state of the USA.

Another important reason for North Americans to own property in Costa Rica is the political stability of the country and the safety one can expect. In Costa Rica there is no army. And the country has a long democratic tradition. Unlike other countries in the Middle Americas there is in Costa Rica no threat that a dictatorial regime will take over and that foreign possessions will be taken by the State. Costa Rica is already a long time a part of the modern democratic world. Posession of properties in Costa Rica is well protected by law. It is safe to invest here.