Costa Rica Property Destinations Which Deserve Attention

Posted by maryparker on August 7th, 2012

It was on 18^th September, 1502, that Christopher Columbus stepped on to the shores of Costa Rica for the first time and was impressed by its natural beauty. The fact that the navigator was on his fourth trip to the New World did not dampen his enthusiasm nor did the fact that this portion of land had been inhabited long before he had landed. Indeed the first occupants of Costa Rica property were four major indigenous tribes – they were the earliest benefactors of Costa Rica real estate and also gave the region its name courtesy of the golden bands which they wore in their noses and ears.

Located on what is described in the geographical jargon as an isthmus, Costa Rica is kissed by the Caribbean Sea on its east coast and washed by the Pacific Ocean on its western shoreline. Therefore, much of the Costa Rica real estate is spread along the two coastlines and characterized by sea-facing properties set amidst natural habitat. However, the universal law of realty markets not being uniform even in the same region applies here as well. This implies that whoever wishes to buy a Costa Rica property must be vigilant of several factors prior to taking a final decision.

One of the most sought-after destinations in Costa Rica real estate is an area named Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast and 100 miles to the south of the capital city of San Jose. Home to the smallest national park in the country, this area is an actual proof of the fact that size does not matter at all because its variety of biodiversity and marine life are unparalleled in the world. Owing to these attractions and being only 3 hours away from San Jose, it is the second most popular destinations for tourists and hence an upcoming and fast developing blip on the Costa Rica property index.

The Pacific Coast features other attractive Costa Rica real estate options as well like Guanacaste and Puntarenas. While Guanacaste has the advantage of being a sporadically populated Costa Rica property, Puntarenas is a Spanish word meaning ‘sandy point’ and is also the largest province in the area. Although located on the same side of the isthmus, the two areas could not be in sharper contrast with each other. Tourists who are interested in aquatic activities like snorkeling and surfing must visit Guanacaste while those with a historical bent should spend time in the latter.  

Costa Rica real estate on the Caribbean side also has interesting options to offer and one of the most unusual destinations in this regard is that of Puerto Limon. Established as a port city in 1870 to facilitate export of agricultural produce to the world at large, this city falls on the way while travelling towards some of the more prominent national parks. Buying a Costa Rica property here would mean living amidst the old-world charm and imbibing the ethnic culture of the place and of course accruing profits from its potential as a worthy investment option.

If you are a multi-millionaire then Costa Rica real estate offers a luxury segment which can be found both in the Central Valley (Escazu Real Estate) as well as Pacific beaches. Investing in a Costa Rica property virtually anywhere in the country can open a whole new world of relaxation and subsequent feeling of well being.      

Even though Costa Rica real estate is booming and promising as a financial option, an investor must exercise some caution using a quality Costa Rica Realtor is strongly suggested . In order to select a good Costa Rica property going through the list of prospective areas is the most sensible way to begin.