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COSTA RICA

This country is inhabited since 5000 BC by the Amerindians, but was baptized Costa Rica (Rich Coast) in 1502, when Christopher Columbus discovered the country on his fourth trip.

From 1502 to the end of the eighteenth century, Costa Rica suffered little intervention from the Spanish authorities and the Catholic Church, due to its distance from the city of Guatemala (nerve center during this period under the Spanish authority) and also its very rugged geography, so very difficult to access.

From the end of the eighteenth century, the Spaniards became more interested in Costa Rica in order to develop commercial agriculture, including the production of tobacco for export. Thanks to exports of tobacco, Costa Rica became a more prosperous society and Costa Ricans dominated the intellectual and political life of Central America in the early nineteenth century. Costa Rica followed Mexico in 1821 during its declaration of independence, and its separation from Spain and then formed a sovereign republic.

The nineteenth century was also marked by the boom in coffee growing, which then became a major product of exploitation. Added to this was the development of the banana industry and the arrival of investments and foreign capital that helped to create infrastructure (railways, public facilities, etc.).

From the election of PLN member Otilio Ulate, headed by Jose Figueres Ferrer, the country became the most democratic country in Latin America, a position it still holds today.

Costa Rica is also a beautiful country with its forests, volcanoes, beaches, rivers and incredible biodiversity and unique in the world. This small Central American country contains 5% of the world's biodiversity and more than 30% of the national territory is protected. It is one of the only countries in the world to produce 95% of its clean energy. Costa Rica aims to be the first country in the world to achieve carbon neutral status by 2025. It is a leader in this field, being the first country in the world to obtain a certification in responsible tourism since 1996, relying on respect for natural and human resources.

Costa Rica is bordered on the north by Nicaragua and crossed by its three volcanic cordilleras (Guanacaste, Central Valley and Talamanca) from north to south of the country with its border with Panama and its still virgin forests, to is by the Caribbean Sea and its beaches composed of lagoons and lush vegetation and finally, to the west by the Pacific Ocean rich in huge beaches of white and black sands.

Costa Rica is today a demilitarized country and is a presidential democracy.

Its area is 51 060 km² and its population is just over 4 million. The main language of the country is Spanish (English is used throughout the tourist sector) and its currency is the settler, although the dollar is also used, this linked to the strong tourist development of the country. Growth has been around 5% for more than a decade and annual price inflation is around 10%.

Tamarindo

Tamarindo is a village in District 9 named Tamarindo, in the County of Santa Cruz, in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, find with us houses or lots for sale in Guanacaste.

This district is made up of villages such as Tamarindo, Villareal, Santa Rosa, Garita Nueva, Hernandez and San Jose de Pinilla. It is bordered by other districts (Tempate, Santa Cruz, April 27), themselves composed of villages such as Flamingo, Brazilito, Avellanas or Marbella and, in the west by the Pacific Ocean.
The village of Tamarindo, a former fishing village, is today one of the most touristic communities in Costa Rica. Its geographical position and its climatic conditions make of it an ideal zone to live there, for the practice of surfing and other water sports and of full nature. The Marino las Baulas National Park, for the most part, is part of the Tamarindo District and is the most important nesting ground for the world's largest and endangered Baula Turtle. Conchal, Flamingo and many other beaches offer both places for relaxation and idleness as places to practice all types of activities (water sports, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, motor sports and other goods). Endless beaches with different settings such as Avellana, Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Conchal, Flamingo and many others also offer the same benefits to practice all types of outdoor sports. Added to this is another ecosystem that is the mangrove in which we can discover dozens of animals and wild birds. Tamarindo is the second tourist destination of the country after the Poas volcano.

Costa Rica is a country that attracts more and more people every day to settle there.



Indeed, due to its political, social, economic and fiscal stability (rare in today's world), Costa Rica has become a dream land for many expatriates around the world. If to that we add its nature and unique ecosystems to the world such as its multiple forests (tropical forests dry, wet, rainy, primary ...), its beaches of white and black sand from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific coast, its mountains and volcanoes or its rivers as numerous and different from each other (5% of the world's biodiversity).

As a result, we can better understand the current attraction and passion for this fabulous country that is Costa Rica. To settle in Costa Rica, you have different possibilities, namely:

  • To expatriate a few months in the year (3 consecutive months maximum) and thus a simple tourist visa will be issued to you and will not ask you any administrative procedure except to buy a return ticket.

  • Living in Costa Rica for 3 months a year will allow you to apply for residence and enjoy the same rights as Costa Ricans.

  • Finally, spend your retirement in Costa Rica, for people who justify a pension, obtaining residence is also possible.
So, according to your desires, you are offered different possibilities. As for obtaining the Costa Rican residence, it can be obtained according to different criteria. Indeed, the application for residence can be obtained if you invest in Costa Rica: buy a house, hotel, land, or by placing money in local banking entities (some organizations pay your monetary investment up to 10% annual net of taxes); if you receive a pension (whatever its nature), if you marry a Costa Rican, if you have a child in Costa Rica and finally if you have a diploma or a trade n ' existing in the territory of Costa Rica.



Of course, with our years of experience in Costa Rica, our agency will help you and accompany you throughout your efforts, by surrounding you with local professionals (mostly speaking French) and staying at your side to facilitate your investments whatever they are. We have the answer and the professionalism adapted to any questions whatsoever. 

Do not hesitate to consult us.

More and more people are coming to Costa Rica to invest or live there for a variety of reasons, including:



  • Countries where people live the happiest in the world in terms of well-being (study done by the British organization "New Economic Foundation" (Happy Planet Index 2012).

  • The will of the government to facilitate administrative procedures for expatriates to settle and invest in Costa Rica (you buy a property or make an investment the same right as a Costa Rican, total security of your investments).

  • A political, social, economic and fiscal stability, unique in the world, since always, in a demilitarized country.

  • Landscapes all more beautiful than the others and on a very small territory of 51 000 km², gathering 5% of the world biodiversity and associated with that a political will to protect its fauna and flora (source of the development of tourism) by renewable energies (95% of its electricity production is called green) and the creation of numerous parks and reserves (30% of the country).

  • Returns on investment (purchase of a hotel, purchase of a house by the sea, real estate investment, annuitant, etc.) in the short and medium term like nowhere else with the exceptional guarantees due to the stability offered by the Costa Rica.

  • A base to visit the world, indeed, the two international airports of Costa Rica serve almost the whole world. The major global airlines (Air France, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Taca Airlines, British Airlines, Lufthansa, Liberia and others) are present in Costa Rica.

  • A sustainable and ecological development policy based on precise and concrete objectives: protection of its biodiversity (25% of the national territory in nature reserve), 95% clean electricity production, aim to be the first country in the world to obtain the carbon neutral status in 2025, sustainable Eco tourism and many others.

  • Guanacaste is the sunniest and most popular province in Costa Rica

  • Costa Rica has the best public health and education system in Latin America (according to the World Economic Forum Global CompetitIver Report 2012-2013). He is also the first in Latin America for the world ranking on press freedom according to "Reporters Without Borders". Finally, Costa Rica is once again the first in Latin America for the World Innovation Index 2013, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

A quick summary of the most frequently asked questions about Costa Rica:



Warning !!!! the information given below is for informational purposes only and we advise you to

 contact us and our network of professionals (lawyers, bankers, architects ....), to receive details and more specific explanations.



1) How to get to Costa Rica?



Costa Rica is a country well served by most of the major airlines in the world, here are some of them:

Europe:
Air France / British Airways / Lufthansa / Iberia / Avianca / Air Caraibes / Klm / Continental aArlines

Caribbean:
Air Caraibes + Copa / Air Caraibes + Taca / Air Caribes + Cubana / Air France /

Rest of the world:
Air Canada / British Airways / American Airlines / Delta / United / Air Transat / Aeromexico / Continental airlines



Be careful, depending on the connections you make in different countries, the visa and vaccines laws are different: Check with your travel agency, your airline or consult us.



2) Can one live in Costa Rica as a full-time foreigner?



Two solutions are available to you if you want to live in Costa Rica, namely:

Temporary Residence: either be an investor (a contribution of at least $ 200,000), be an annuitant and / or retiree (justify the amount and source of this annuity), or be an employee (employment contract with a company present in the territory) Costa Rican)


Permanent Residence: either to be a relative of a child born on Costa Rican soil, or to be married to a Costa Rican, to be a descendant of Costa Rican or when your temporary residence entitles you to permanent residence after several years.


There is also the possibility to use the tourist visa for three months but you must go out every three months, this is currently tolerated by the official bodies but there is a legal uncertainty on this point so the situation may change at any time.


Do not hesitate to contact us to help you and to direct you to our lawyers specialized in these steps.




3) What is the cost of living in Costa Rica?



It is difficult to answer this question in a general way because many parameters are taken into account and the cost of living is a very subjective notion.

It can be said that the cost of living is still lower than the Western countries with equivalent needs and higher than the countries of the third world, of course. Indeed, if you want to live with the same consumption needs as "at home", then some products will be the same cost however if you buy local products and live at the pace of the country, the deal will be different. But again everything is relative.





It is better to come and get your own idea, of course, once again, we will accompany you on this first trip.





4) What are the risks of investing in this land of dreams:



To tell the truth, none; indeed you buy or invest in the same way as a Costa Rican, whatever your status, so your investment (investment banking, buying a hotel, buying a house or land ...) is protected by local laws and totally secure.

The only risk is not to surround yourself with good people and competent professionals and therefore have the wrong information as in any other country.

We are here to protect you from this eventuality, do not hesitate to consult us for any doubt.





5) What is the form of medical care?



As in many developed countries, the medical system is based on two distinct branches, public medicine and private medicine, namely:

Public Medicine: According to the World Economic Forum Global CompetitIver, Report 2012-2013, Costa Rica has the best public health system in Latin America. Indeed, for $ 40 (the minimum for voluntary insured) per month you will have the right to a full coverage of your medical care in the public sector (general practitioners and specialized, hospitals etc ..).

Private medicine: Many private clinics exist in Costa Rica and these are partly related to the development of medical tourism in the country. Indeed, many Americans come for their medical care (especially dental and aesthetic). Especially in the capital San José, where they find practitioners at a level of skills equivalent to the United States but much less expensive than there.


6) what are the possibilities at the level of the education and school system?


As in many developed countries, the medical system is based on two distinct branches, public medicine and private medicine, namely:

Public Medicine: According to the World Economic Forum Global CompetitIver, Report 2012-2013, Costa Rica has the best public health system in Latin America. Indeed, for $ 40 (the minimum for voluntary insured) per month you will have the right to a full coverage of your medical care in the public sector (general practitioners and specialized, hospitals etc ..).

Private medicine: Many private clinics exist in Costa Rica and these are partly related to the development of medical tourism in the country. Indeed, many Americans come for their medical care (especially dental and aesthetic). Especially in the capital San José, where they find practitioners at a level of skills equivalent to the United States but much less expensive than there.


6) what are the possibilities at the level of the education and school system?


The school system is also one of the best in Latin America. Indeed, the government has invested a great deal in the education system of its country since the 1950s. In Costa Rica, there are three types of schooling:

Public schooling: any child living in Costa Rica (whatever his status) has the right to free public school; From kindergarten to home university. In the capital, San Jose, there is also the Franco-Costa Rican high school where courses are in French and diplomas recognized by the French national education.

Private schooling: There are private schools in Costa Rica of all types and for all tastes and budgets. The majority offers courses in English and / or Spanish and some also offer the possibility of French classes in addition to English and Spanish.

Finally correspondence courses 


Like all other steps related to your installation, we will be with you to accompany you and give you the necessary contacts to school procedures.

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