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In This Issue:
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1. Real Estate in
Malpais and Montezuma
2. Costa Rica Weather Report
3. Vacation Rental Hawaii
4. Donate a Wheelchair
Costa Rica Real Estate in Malpais and Montezuma
If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica, then you may also be thinking about investing in Real Estate here. The Costa Rica Tourism Board reports that 1 in 3 second time visitors to Costa Rica are interested in buying real estate, which shows what a great impression the country is making upon vacationers!
Many of our clients come into the office and say something such as -I have been coming to Costa Rica for years and watched the prices rising. I wish I had bought years ago, and I
am not waiting any longer, or I will never be able to afford
anything…
Foreigners who have vacationed here have found that the country is safe, amazingly beautiful, and not so far from home. In fact, from the east coast of the U.S., it
is much closer to Costa
Rica than to Hawaii. Costa Ricans are blessed with a stable democracy, no hurricanes, no revolutions, and a very happy populace, unlike many other countries in Central America. This set of traits, combined with its small size, low cost of living, and ideal climate make it one of the very best places on earth to retire, start a new life, or just invest in real estate.
With so many people wanting to move to Costa Rica, of course the real estate prices are rising and continue to rise. Forty million baby boomers are set to retire, and many are looking for a better retirement situation than they can afford in the U.S. and Costa Rica is on the top of the list.
Most people who are thinking about moving to Costa Rica are considering one of the many popular beach towns – places with a good variety of restaurants and other services, phone lines and internet service, etc. Unlike in the U.S., it
is still possible to buy a beautiful ocean view lot or one close enough to the beach to walk, for an affordable price. Plus, you can expect your land to have monkeys, parrots, iguanas, and other beautiful jungle features. Many areas have waterfalls and a local airport with flights to the capital city of San Jose. While the weather is hot, it
is not nearly as hot as places in the U.S. such as Arizona or Florida. If you
are interested in surfing, then you have found the right country.
Malpais surfing
is just about as good as it gets.
Two of the best towns to invest are Montezuma and Malpais, on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. Montezuma is a beach town with a long history as an alternative community. Environmentalists, musicians, and artists have been coming for years to enjoy its culture and soak up its natural beauty, and many have stayed. For more information on Montezuma, click here:
Montezuma, Costa Rica.
Malpais is a 25 minute drive from Montezuma, on the other side of the peninsula. Malpais includes the towns of Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa, three villages that are strung together along a series of breathtakingly gorgeous Pacific Ocean beaches, with year round warm water and epic surf. These towns are famous surfer destinations, and the culture reflects that. For more info on Malpais, click
Malpais, Costa Rica. Whether you call it Malpais or Santa Teresa, this is a great town, with world class restaurants, and a rugged coast, very much like Hawaii or Bora Bora.
If you are interested in learning more about investing in Malpais, Santa Teresa, or Montezuma, be sure to contact Tropisphere Real Estate, the leading real estate broker in the area. Not only do they have the most listings, but they donate 10% of all their commissions to local charities. These are people you can trust, who care about the community that they live in, and they
will take good care of you. Click here
Real Estate in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Weather Report
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We're approaching the heart of the Green Season and the
mid-morning rainshowers are now regular enough to set your watch.
However, don't be afraid! There's still plenty of sunshine to get
your sun tanning time, yet the greenery of the rainforest at its
most lush and vibrant. Hurry down to take advantage of Green
Season rates while they last!
Here are some links to Costa Rica weather reports:
http://www.wunderground.com/global/CS.html
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My Friend's Vacation Rental Business In Hawaii
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My college roommate Jeff visited me several times in Costa Rica
before he and his wife moved to Hawaii from New York City. He was
inspired our little office and took off running with his own
Hawaii vacation rental business. It's been several years now, and
his one-man shop has grown into one of the top vacation rental
businesses on the islands. If you are considering a vacation to
Hawaii, I highly recommend you visit his site:
http://www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com. He rents fine homes and
condos in Hawaii. You won't believe some of these
properties! Tell them Casey in Costa Rica says "Aloha" to receive
a special discount!
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Costa Rica Charity -- Donate a Wheelchair
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A good friend of mine recently started a charity to provide
for the many who need but cannot afford wheelchairs. His
organization has already given away 500 free wheelchairs all over
Costa Rica. You can make a difference! Find out how at
http://www.doitfoundation.org
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Costa Rican
Discussion Boards
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Ask others their opinions at these
three bulletin boards:
http://costaricapages.com/bb/ultimatebb.cgi
http://fodors.com/forums/
http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/categories.cfm?catid=12
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