Costa Rica historical summary

In 1563 a permanent settlement was established in the central highlands of Costa Rica. The country remained as a colony, property of the spanish crown for some two and a half centuries. In 1821, Costa Rica became one of several Central American provinces that jointly declared their independence from Spain. read more...

General Facts of Costa Rica

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica  is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean sea to the east. Costa Rica was the first country in the world to constitutionally abolish its army.  read more...

Quick view of Costa Rica

In this article you will find some facts that represent a fast portrait of Costa Rica. read more...

Costa Rica Provinces

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica  is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean sea to the east. Costa Rica was the first country in the world to constitutionally abolish its army.   read more...

Real Estate Investment in Costa Rica

An increasing number of American, European and Canadian investors are being drawn to the real estate market in Costa Rica; they find it offers them a genuine alternative to the volatility and insecurity of equity markets and also an escape from their restrictively expensive domestic property markets. read more...

Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica

The law and constitution of the Republic of Costa Rica protect private ownership of real estates. You don´t need citizenship, residence or even presence in the country for property ownership. This is a very important fact if you are thinking in buying real estate in Costa Rica. read more...

The Maritime Zoning Law for Beach Property

The ownership and usage of beachfront property in Costa Rica is regulated by the 1977 Maritime Zoning Law (Ley sobre la Zona Marítimo-Terrestre - Ley Número 6043). According to this law you are not purchasing beachfront property, you are leasing it. This is known in Costa Rica as a “concession”. This is a very important law that you have to know if you have a real interest in buying real estate in Costa Rica. read more...