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Costa Rica is
an exotic tropical Central American country. Visitors can enjoy the rich
culture and old fashioned traditions while still taking advantage of a growing
economy that provides access to technology and wonderful luxurious
accommodations. The country can be affordable and fun for foreigners because
the economy is still growing and they have greater buying power than in other
countries. Perhaps this is the best part of what makes retiring in Costa Rica
an excellent option for people from other countries.
A couple
moving to Costa Rica can afford to live comfortably on the price it would take
to support one person elsewhere. In fact those with a pension bringing in an
income of $1500 to $2000 a month are considered upper class in Costa Rica with
the ability to pay for all the amenities. Many condos in Costa Rica are still
at a very affordable price though they are being snatched up quickly. In fact
there are even pre construction condos being sold out before construction starts
on the real estate. Those looking to move to Costa Rica can find plenty of
great deals in tourist areas, but they’ll need to move quickly.
The most
popular places to settle in when retiring in Costa Rica are along the coasts.
The North Pacific side of Costa Rica is the Guanacaste Province and the
country’s most visited region. Here retirees can find beaches and farms mingled
together in one relaxing pastoral setting. Flamingo is the city to head to if
retirees are looking for upper class quiet refinement, but remember it doesn’t
take as much money here to be upper class so if you are making a middle class
pension elsewhere you may still want to consider this area. If those retiring
in Costa Rica are still able to party all night then they should head to
Tamarindo, because here the nightlife is legendary. There are plenty of new
condos and resorts in cities like Flamingo and along the Papagayo Peninsula.
Retiring in
Costa Rica in the Central Pacific region can be even better for those who enjoy
a mix of funky flavor and sophistication. This area has the closest beaches to
San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital, so there will be a lot of visitors to the area
from the city. In fact the towns of Jacó and Malpaís draw plenty of party
hearty surfers. So they aren’t the most relaxing cities to retire in. However,
the quieter beach town of Montezuma is only a ferry ride across the gulf coast
where it resides on the Nicoya Peninsula’s southern tip. In Montezuma you’ll
find New Age health food cafes, beach shops and casual Tico food stands.
There are a lot of back packers and international travelers here.
On the other
side of the country is the Caribbean coast. Those retiring in Costa Rica will
find that this area offers up some reggae and Afro-Caribbean flavor with the
dominant Latino culture. This side of the country has more greenery than other
areas because it rains a lot making it great for those who love tropic jungles.
The city of Limón has a population of around 90,000 people and there is
currently construction underway to create many affordable new condos. There is
lots of urban renewal going on in this lively city. The government has turned
its eye to making the place safer with more visible police presence and on
improving the economy by bringing new businesses.
Make sure to
do your homework before retiring in Costa Rica, so you can find the area of the
country that best suits your personality and tastes. The
Guanacaste Beaches are a popular among new retirees in
Costa Rica
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