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Why Costa Rica 2022.ppt
Costa Rica, located between Nicaragua and Panama, is home to 5 million residents and attracts over 2 million tourists annually, making tourism its primary income source. The country boasts a strong education system with a 96% literacy rate and offers affordable healthcare, with outpatient visits costing about $37 compared to nearly $500 in the US. Additionally, there are opportunities for property ownership and custom home building, with home sites starting at $29,000 and luxury homes available for construction.
Why Costa Rica 2022.ppt
- 1. Costa Rica isin Central America between Nicaragua and Panama
- 2. It’s about thesize of West Virginia
- 3. Costa Rica isless than a 2 ½ hour direct flight from Miami.
- 4. Home to 5million residents
- 5. It’s also hometo 100,000 foreigners
- 6. Including more than50,000 North Americans
- 7. Costa Rica hasa Strong Economy Yet the average Costa Rican earns less than $13,000 per year.
- 8. The US isCosta Rica’s largest trading partner. Intel (the chip maker) is the largest employer.
- 9. Tourism is the#1 source of income Over 2 million tourists come to visit each year for Vacation, Eco-Tourism and Health Tourism
- 10. Tap water issafe to drink in Costa Rica
- 11. 27% of thecountry is protected land.
- 12. The country containsmore than 100 types of ferns, 1,000 orchards and 2000 kinds of trees.
- 13. Costa Rica ishome to a dizzying array of fauna. Toucans Tree Frogs Blue Morpho Butterflies More than 50 kinds of Hummingbirds
- 14. Humpback Whales Olive RidleyTurtles Squirrel Monkeys Sloths
- 15. 860 bird speciesreside in Costa Rica; More than in the US and Canada combined.
- 16. Arenal Volcano South PacificCoast Beach La Paz Waterfall Costa Rica is loaded with Natural Wonders Diving off Cocos Island
- 17. San Jose NationalTheater Cartago Cathedral Casinos And man-made ones
- 18. A myriad ofactivities are available; for adventurers…
- 19. And for thoseof us who prefer to relax.
- 20. The temperature inthe southern Pacific averages 81˚ year round.
- 21. “Green Season”, thelocal’s favorite, is from May until November. The mornings are sunny and late afternoon showers are typical.
- 22. Costa Rica isa Democracy guaranteeing rights for residents and foreigners alike. Freedom of speech, press and assembly are exercised daily. They are the oldest democracy in Central America. The government consists of three branches: Executive: Costa Rica’s President, Rodrigo Chaves Legislature: 57 elected officials responsible for laws and taxes (47% are women). Judicial: 22 Supreme Court magistrates.
- 23. Costa Rica, apeaceful country, neutral for 200 years, was the first country in the world to constitutionally abolish its army.
- 24. Focusing spending onEducation (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…
- 25. Cost of anoutpatient visit in Costa Rica is approximately $37; in the US it’s approaching $500 Costa Rica is a well known Health Tourism Destination
- 26. Cost of ahospital stay in Costa Rica is approximately $152; in the US it’s nearly $4,000
- 27. The pace oflife is slower. Perhaps that’s why Costa Ricans have a longer life span than those in the US. US life expectancy has fallen in the past 2 years during Covid, to 76 years, while Costa Rica’s is 81
- 28. Fresh, pesticide freeproduce and meats are abundant and inexpensive.
- 29. Surprisingly; world class, gourmet restaurants abound in CostaRica and within our community.
- 30. Foreigners have thesame right to property ownership as Costa Ricans do.
- 31. Property ownership isFee Simple with Title
- 32. Taxes are verylow; approx. $2.45 per $1000 in value A home valued at $300k owes only $735 per year!
- 33. Home insurance isapproximately $587 yearly for a home worth $200,000.
- 34. Costa Rica issituated below the hurricane belt
- 35. What are youdoing to protect your retirement? How well will you be able to afford to live?
- 36. Our community islocated on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
- 37. Easily accessible viaa paved highway from San Jose, or a short commuter flight.
- 38. We have anewer 88 bed hospital nearby.
- 39. Our tranquil publicbeaches include Playa Torguga, Ventana, Piñuela and Bellena.
- 40. We offer Oceanand Mountain view home sites. Prices start at only $29,000.
- 41. All of ourhome sites come complete with roads, water and electricity on the lot.
- 42. Our properties aredeeded and fee simple and we offer full financing on home sites.
- 43. We will buildyour custom luxury home for only $135 per square foot.
- 44. We offer someamazing ocean and mountain view home sites.
- 46. Completely Custom LuxuryHomes at $135 per square foot
- 48. In an areathat is amazingly beautiful.
- 49. You may alsochoose to build your own home, hire any builder of your choice, or opt to simply hold the land as an investment.
- 50. We are verytalented in our building skills, come see for yourself.
- 51. Some of thehomes we’ve built
- 52. Established over 20years ago. We are the largest builder of custom homes in Costa Rica.
- 53. Build YOUR dreamhome, not OURs
- 54.
- 55. Solid wood customcabinets, windows and doors are included in every house we build.
- 57. Spectacular Ocean andMountain Views
- 58. We also offerfull rental management services allowing you to earn income while your property appreciates.
- 59. Our community offersnumerous restaurants, grocery stores, a new hospital, hotels, schools and shopping opportunities.
- 60. The pace oflife is more enjoyable here.
- 61. Ticos (Costa Ricans),Americans, Canadians, French, Dutch, German, Students, Retirees, Professionals, Farmers, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Bakers, Families…. The people of our community include…
- 62. Ask about ourguest house visit. See for yourself why we’ve chosen Costa Rica as our home.
- 63. Join us ona Four day Discovery Tour. The cost is $350 per person and is pretty much all inclusive. We give you $1000 travel credit if you buy.
- 64. •Home Sites startat only $29,000 •No time limits to build •Full financing •Deeded, fee simple •Discount for cash
- 65. We offer avariety of ways to visit our projects. Visit our website at www.PacificLots.com
- 66. Come swim inour pool, hear the birds, breathe our clean air, taste the fresh fruits and vegetables.
- 67. Find out whyso many North Americans are moving to Costa Rica.
- 68. Come visit ourguest house, tour our properties, admire our luxury homes, imagine yourself living here.
- 69. For More informationon our Discovery tours, our newsletter or periodic updates via email about Costa Rica, contact us at steve@PacificLots.com. We offer a variety of tours but the favorite is our 4 day Discovery Tour. These tours cost $350 per person and are nearly “all inclusive”. We pick you up at the airport in San Jose when you arrive and drop you there at the end of the tour. We house you and feed you throughout the trip. It is a real estate tour and we will be visiting our property, touring homes and viewing available home sites for sale. There is no sales presentation… We cater to your dietary requirements during the visit. For more information on visiting us, see www.PacificLots.com/visit. Don’t wait until the best properties are all gone.