Costa Rica Travel Packages for Dummies
Costa Rica is actually definitely an impressive nation, properly deserving of its track record as a prime retirement place. The weather is superb. Medical care is economical and also of top quality. International proprietors of property appreciate all the legal rights of a Costa Rican person and also real estate is still quite affordable. The people of Costa Rica take pleasure in and also take fantastic satisfaction in their dependable democracy. The expense of lifestyle is actually reduced; $2000 a month will provide you a relaxed lifestyle. Today more than 20,000 Americans have retirement homes as well as a lot more personal expenditure property in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is an extremely little country however it is actually remarkably assorted. The 32,000 square miles that make up this tiny country possess approximately 6% of the worlds biodiversity and an overall population of simply 3.9 million. Costa Rica which is neighbored through both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans has one thing for every person. Coming from gorgeous white colored soft sand beaches, hills as well as mountain range lowlands, rolling hills of the countryside, attractive ponds along with towering volcanoes impending above, the organic beauty is unrivaled. If you like the comfort of the coastline along with average highs in the 80s to reduced 90s F, you may delight in that type of weather year-round. If you like a more temperate environment, you can easily appreciate the "Eternal Spring season" of the Central Valley as well as San José, along with the average all year temperature levels in the reduced to the middle of 80s in the daytime and also in the high 60s to low 70s at night. Numerous leave their windows available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year ... certainly never needing warm or even air-conditioning. The completely dry period is actually often coming from completion of Nov till previous Easter. The volume of storm in stormy time depends on the environment zone, with heaviest rains normally in October. Rain is generally in the mid-day, if it is actually visiting storm.
You may discover tiny, simple properties coming from $60,000 to multi-million-dollar luxurious mansions and estates. You may stay merely or even as extravagantly as you intend. Costa Rican rules and also its own constitution guard private ownership of property as well as foreigners delight in the exact same legal rights as residents. There are practically no constraints to possession of personal land. You don't have to be a citizen, resident, or even be in the country to own land.
Costa Rica has a long history of stable, democratic government. There has been no military since 1948 when it was banned constitutionally Contrast this with other so called retirement havens such as Nicaragua.
Obtaining the status of legal resident in Costa Rica is easy and advantageous. See our Costa Rica information area for more information on various types of residencies.
The cost of living in Costa Rica is relatively inexpensive; you can comfortably live on $2000 a month. In most areas housing costs much less than what it does in the U.S. Hired help is very inexpensive; a live in maid will cost about $150 a month. Many apartments, condos and houses include a maids living quarters with a small bath and bedroom. Groceries cost about 65-70% less than what you spend in the U.S and utilities (telephone service, electricity, and water) are cheaper than in North America.There are thousands of restaurants in the central valley offering cuisine from most countries of the world. Large American supermarkets offer most familiar items. Items imported from North America are more expensive usually, however many familiar name brands are manufactured in Central America and the prices are reasonable. Costa Rica has 110-115 Volt electricity and the NTSA television system both the same as in North America.
With Costa Rican Life expectancy higher and the infant mortality rates lower than that in the United States it is no wonder the United Nations consistently ranks Costa Rica's public health system in the top 20 worldwide and the best in Latin America. Costa Rica's health care system is readily available to retirees and other foreign residents. Most foreigners and retirees opt for the medical insurance offered by the government's insurance company at amazing low rates such as $900 per year for a man between 45 and 50 which and covers 80% of medical costs. Medical care costs are very low compared to North America. Hospitals regularly do high tech operations such as heart & organ transplants and there are many talented specialists in Costa Rica. In almost every town in the country you will find ambulance service, operated by the Red Cross. There is also a wide choice in dental care. No special shots are required to come to Costa Rica. Water can be drunk from the tap throughout Costa Rica. Sanitary standards are very high throughout the country. Pasteurized milk and dairy products are normal everywhere.
Costa Rica is only 3 hours flying from many places in the southern U.S. Many non-stop flights are available to Trips to Costa Rica South America and Europe from Costa Rica. This makes business and vacation travel easy for those who work and retire in Costa Rica. In addition Costa Rica operates on the Central time zone so it is within 2 hours of most North American cities time. There is no daylight saving time, so it does vary seasonally.
Costa Rica's 93% literacy rate is among the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Costa Ricans place a very high value on education. There is a free education system for all, through high school. There are excellent bilingual and trilingual schools available with a principal language of English, French or German. There are many qualified professionals and technical personnel. Many young professionals have received a bilingual education from grade school and through high school in English, German or French. You will find many English speaking Costa Ricans to help you in many common situations.Cell Phones, telephones, Cable TV and Internet are widely available in Costa Rica.
According to a survey in the Robb Report of potential foreign investment/retirement areas, Costa Rica surpasses all countries, including Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Australia, and Greece. It is not surprising that there are more Americans, Canadians, and Europe.