Gap Investors chose Costa Rica because it is one of best environments to be investing in real estate right now. The value is good, development and construction is booming, and the economic climate makes investing something you should consider.
| Lush vegetation, jungles, tropical plant life, and awe-inspiring volcanoes, as well as sun, dreamlike beaches (both the Pacific and Caribbean) and surf are all attracting tourists and property investors.
The average temperature in the Central Valley is 72F or 22C year-round. The temperature near the coasts and on the beaches is around 90F or 32C, also year-round. The abundance of micro-climates has produced one of the richest fauna and flora found in the planet. The greenery and climate make for an everlasting spring in the valley and an everlasting summer at the coasts. There is no cold winter and the sun appears every morning with very few exceptions, which makes it perfect for golf enthusiasts. An investment in Costa Rica is much more certain than an investment in Hawaii real estate was 30 years ago. Costa Rica’s current prosperity is being fueled by the emigration of affluent baby boomers from around the world seeking their own piece of paradise. Costa Rica is one of the most secure and stable of all the Central American countries. It is the only nation in Central America with industries such as tourism and technology that surpass agriculture as the main source of revenue. The country constitutionally abolished its standing army in 1948. The savings were used in health and education and resulted in Costa Rica boasting literacy rates and expected lifespans comparable to developed Western nations. In the past years, significant facts and achievements have placed Costa Rica as the leader in the Central American region with a number of noteworthy milestones. President Oscar Arias Sanchez authored a regional peace plan that earned him the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize — his popularity elected him back to the presidency in 2006. Tourism is one of the main economic activities in Costa Rica; in 2007, 1.9 million tourists generated $1.9 billion, up $300 million from the previous year. The U.S. and Costa Rica have a history of friendly relations. As many as 35,000 U.S. citizens reside in Costa Rica and 500,000 U.S. citizens visit the country annually. Important numbers are also applicable to residents from Canada and Western Europe.
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