Living and Retiring in Costa Rica

Why is Costa Rica the best place to retire? 

• Climate: Temperate year-round, especially with a residence at an altitude of several hundred meters above sea level. Costa Rica is a mountainous country, with communities at many different elevations, and it is often said that you can suit your desired comfort level simply by choosing the elevation for your home. The temperatures vary little throughout the year.
  

• Natural Beauty: Lush green mountains, spectacular valley views, unspoiled green-fringed tropical beaches, rainforests and beautiful tropical foliage - all of this near your home, especially in southern Costa Rica!
  

• Affordable: Reasonable land prices combined with a good exchange rate, lower costs of food, hired help and entertainment, make it an affordable retirement choice. 

• Excellent Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, and complete medical services are available in all major Costa Rican cities. The Costa Rican public health system is accessible, affordable, and comprehensive, and can be supplemented by access to private clinics and hospitals that are world-class facilities for immediate attention at very resonable rates, and with private health insurance available in the country.

• Safety: Costa Rica has had a democratic government for nearly 200 years – one of the longest established democracies on earth. The country has a stable government with a growing economy and a large middle class providing social stability.

• Welcoming Atmosphere: The people of Costa Rica are friendly and quick to make you feel at home.

• Entertainment:  There are loads of activities available that will keep you entertained and busy.  There are libraries, restaurants, movie theatre, nightlife, shopping mall, banks and more.

• Outdoor activities:  Hiking through the rain forest, White water rafting, Bird Watching, Horseback riding, Surfing, Canopy tours, Deep Sea fishing, Sight-seeing, Scuba diving and more.

• Tax Advantages:  In general, taxes are lower in Costa Rica. Income tax applies only to income earned within the country.

Investing in Costa Rica Real Estate will offer you the highest standard of living for the lowest cost. Visit Vistas de Chirripo, it could be the place for you.

The southern zone of the country where Vistas de Chirripo is located, offers reasonably priced real estate, similar to Northern Costa Rica 10 years ago. The southern area is now being discovered by both tourists and prospective residents as a great place to live and a good investment. 

The San Isidro de El General region is the best place for you to retire. With year-round daily temperatures ranging between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius and cooling nicely in the evenings, you can enjoy your favorite outdoor activities all year round. It boasts the best of Costa Rica in terms of scenery, flora and fauna, climate, tropical beaches, and personal safety.

The city of San Isidro de El General is the commercial center and offers a wide variety of services. The convenience of modern supermarkets is supplemented by an abundance of farmers markets with plenty of fresh local produce. You will find hardware and building supply stores, clothing and retail shops and a newly opened shopping mall. Modern medical and dental clinics, a full-service hospital and Red Cross ambulance service ensure that your health will be well looked after.  Insurance, legal, and accounting services; libraries and bookstores; churches; movie theatres; several banks and ATM’s are also available. Recreational facilities include a park with public tennis courts and a swimming pool. Spanish language schools and two universities give you the opportunity to learn. San Isidro de El General has lots to offer at low prices, even by Costa Rican standards.

Because of Southern Costa Rica’s affordability, opportunities for development and growth, a sustainable infrastructure, good roads, year round green and lush vegetation and a plan for a new international airport, the southern region is sure to be the next boom area in Costa Rica.