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Costa Rica is a top destination for north Americans moving abroad. See why more baby boomers are choosing to retire in Costa Rica and why the southern Pacific region is one of the top destinations. Pacific Lots of Costa Rica is the largest expat development in the country, now in our 23rd year in business we are the largest builder of custom homes in the country.

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Costa Rica is in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama

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It’s about the size of West Virginia

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Costa Rica is less than a 2 ½ hour direct flight from Miami.

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Costa Rica is situated below the hurricane belt

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Home to 4 million residents

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It’s also home to 100,000 foreigners

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Including more than 50,000 North Americans

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Arenal Volcano

South Pacific Coast Beach

La Paz Waterfall

Costa Rica is loaded with Natural Wonders

Diving off Cocos Island

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San Jose National Theater

Cartago Cathedral Ruins

And man-made ones

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A myriad of activities are available; for adventurers…

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And for those of us who prefer to relax.

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27% of the country is protected land.

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Costa Rica contains more than 100 types of ferns, 1,000 orchids and 2000 kinds of trees.

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Costa Rica is home to a dizzying array of fauna.

Toucans

Tree Frogs Blue Morpho Butterflies

More than 50 kinds of Hummingbirds

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Humpback Whales

Olive Ridley TurtlesSquirrel Monkeys

Sloths

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The government consists of three branches:

Executive – Laura Chinchilla, President

Legislature

Judicial

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It’s a country with little government corruption.

And a very healthy economy.

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Numerous US Companies have a strong presence in Costa Rica.

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Infrastructure is improving

rapidly.

This is the new Caldera

Highway

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The Coastal Highway now

The Coastal Highway in 2009

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Costa Rica, a peaceful country, neutral for 200 years, was the first country in the world to

constitutionally abolish its military.

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Focusing spending on Education (boasting a 96% literacy rate)

spending instead on education

Costa Rica is proud of a 96% literacy rate among its citizens; among the highest in Latin America

and…

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High Quality, Low Cost Healthcare

(Free to residents)

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Cost of an outpatient visit in Costa Rica is approximately $17; in the US it’s $366*

*2005 World Health Organization Data

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Cost of a hospital stay in Costa Rica is approximately $52; in the US it’s $907*

*2005 World Health Organization Data

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The pace of life is slower.

Perhaps that’s why Costa Ricans have a longer life span than those

in the US.

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Costa Rica has consistently been

ranked as the Happiest Place on

Earth.

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Our community is located on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

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Easily accessible via a paved road from San Jose, or a short commuter flight.

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Property ownership is Fee Simple and Title Insurance is readily available.

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Taxes are very low; approx. $1.45 per $1000 in value up to approx 200k.

(A small additional tax applies to homes valued at over 200k.)

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Home insurance is approximately $487 yearly for a home worth $200,000.

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You can use your IRA to purchase property.

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You can live comfortably for $1200 to $1500 monthly.

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Or lavishly for $2000 to $3000 monthly.

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“Green Season” is from May until November

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It’s the local’s favorite time of the year.

The mornings are sunny and late

afternoon showers are typical.

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Our tranquil beaches include Playa Torguga, Ventana, Piñuela and Ballena.

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We offer Ocean and Mountain view home sites. Prices start at only $40,000.

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All of our home sites come complete with roads, water and electricity on the lot.

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We will build your luxury home starting at $100 per sq ft.

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You may also choose to hire any builder of your choice, build your own home…

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or simply hold the land as an investment.

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Financing is available with 20% down.

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Every home is custom designed.

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We have a full staff of builders, engineers, architects and designers on site.

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We have interior designers available to assist with setting up your comfortable home.

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We can design and build your dream pool.

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And we have the best landscape designers available.

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Hand crafted woodwork is

included

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We’re a full service organization so your investment is worry free.

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We offer full property and rental management services.

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You can earn rental income while your property appreciates.

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We can help you set bank accounts and corporations.

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We can even help you attain residency.

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Our community has a fascinating international flare.

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Surprisingly; world class, gourmet restaurants abound in our community.

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There are many shopping opportunities in our area.

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Ticos (Costa Ricans), Americans, Canadians, French, Dutch, German, Students, Retirees, Professionals, Farmers,

Entrepreneurs, Artists, Bakers, Families….

The people of our community include…

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We encourage you to visit us to see if we’re right for you.

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We offer property tours monthly which include 3 nights lodging and meals for $299 per person.

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Our guest house

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Your tour guides

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and you may meet me there, Steve Linder

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For more information about Costa Rica and our

development contact us at [email protected]

Thank you for watching!