The Costa Rican government allows foreigners to become owners of a piece of their paradise the rush for getting property here is constant, and has a long way to go.  New developments are being planned daily and are beginning to take form; many are becoming greatly benefited from resale, in most cases with a strong increase in value.  The beginning of this boom in 2003, the prices have not stopped rising since, and it does not seem to slow down anytime soon.

The price of land is also going up significantly, after many years it may well explode as more and more people come here in search of a higher quality of life.

The general public’s interest in Costa Rica grows year by year; your real estate investment is safe, and sure to become of great value.

So, why invest in Costa Rica? Because investing here means:

• The average value of property increases 20% per year.
• Prices are still affordable.
• Very low taxes.
• A very high quality of life.
• A country with 100 years of democracy, free from terrorism.
• A country becoming more modern each day in its infrastructure and development.
• An excellent lifestyle with a high promise of economical success.
• Prosperous conditions, helped in part by the “baby boomers” that are coming from all over the world to get their little piece of paradise.
• A health system with a quality similar to that of Europe.
• Pleasant weather year-round
• A spectacular natural landscape, still wild.
• Unlimited possibilities of real estate investment, its government is very friendly to international investors.
• The hospitable reputation of Ticos.
        

How to transfer funds to Costa Rica?

Transferring funds from one country to another is completely legal as long as it can be shown that the origin of these funds is not from illegal activity.
You can, in all legality, acquire a piece of land on Costa Rica.

The best way to move money from one country to another is by a back deposit with SWIFT.

The transfer is maid from your account in your country of origin to an account opened in Costa Rica in American Dollars, or to that of your notary in charge of the real estate sale.

Your bank will charge a commission for the transfer.