Friday, April 24, 2009

Where to buy Real Estate in Costa Rica " Top 6 picks

By Randy Berg

There are multiple places to buy real estate in Costa Rica. This country is a small, petite country located in the isthmus between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Lying in the tropical region, it is blessed with a moderate climate throughout the year which is well suited for people from any part of the world.

There are two specific climates. Verano meaning summer in English lasts between November and May and Invierno meaning winter in English lasts between May and November. The amount of rainfall increases in winter, though, the temperate is more-or-less moderate throughout the year. In this article, we list out the top 6 spots and understand why they are famous.

Option 1: Santa Teresa is a way-out beach side village famous for its laid back hippie vibe. This place has some lovely white sand beaches. It has a pleasant climate throughout the year with rainfall prevalent during the winter months. A lot of beach homes here are owned by a large chunk of foreign population who are among the wealthy in society. Hence, this place is also multicultural. Entertainment is also aplenty in this small beach side village which makes it a hot favorite for investors.

Spot 2: Malpais occupies the next spot after Santa Teresa. This is also a small beach side village close to Santa Teresa but not as famous. The waves here are stronger and hence this place is called the surfers paradise. The untouched beauty of nature here coupled with the serene surroundings get this place the second spot. If you are looking for privacy and some picturesque scenery, then, this is the place for you.

Pick 3 " Playa Hermosa: Playa Hermosa is located north of Santa Teresa. The beaches of this place are broad and long and also suited for surfing. Very few beach front homes are available in this part of the country and most of them are owner by gringos who dont wish to sell it to anybody.

Spot 4: Playa Hermosa is followed by Montezuma which occupies the fourth position. This is another village where people have a laidback lifestyle. Though initially occupied by the ticos (locals), this place is gradually gaining prominence among the gringos. The beaches of Montezuma which are filled with white shimmering sand are considered to be the safest in the world.

Option 5: Tambor is a laidback town located in the Nicoya peninsula. It is also called the Whale Bay because a large number of whales migrate to this place to mate and give birth. It has beaches which are lovely and long and filled with white sand. These are ideal for diving, swimming and snorkeling since they are well protected from ocean swells. This place is becoming increasingly popular among the ticos (localites) and gringos (foreigners).

Spot 6: The sixth spot on the investors list goes to a town close to Montezuma, called Cabuya. The beaches of this town are also famous for surfing. In addition to the magnificent white beaches, this town has picturesque landscape which garners it the sixth spot. This town which is being occupied mostly by ticos is gradually getting populated with the gringos too. - 23210

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