If you plan on heading south for retirement, consider looking south of
the border. Some of the best retirement real estate deals out there
can be found in Costa Rica, Central America's most peaceful nation,
located five borders south of the United States. Many retirees are
choosing Costa Rica for its natural splendor, warm year-round climate,
and affordable cost of living. Buying a home in Costa Rica is also a
solid investment, as more retirees enter the market, and demand for
homes continues to rise.
As a resident of Costa Rica you'll feel like you're on vacation year
round, but without the normally high prices. The cost of living is
much lower here than in popular U.S. retirement destinations like
Florida and Arizona, and even lower than most other Central American
countries, particularly near Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose. For
seven dollars a day you can take the bus all over San Jose, eat three
restaurant meals, and take in a variety of cultural attractions.
Homes in Costa Rica are also very affordable, with luxury condos and
homes typically starting in the $200K range. For that price range,
you'll find homes with a wide variety of amenities, such as pools,
spacious patios, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and granite and
stainless steel kitchens. You'll also save on utilities in Costa Rica,
which typically cost 30 per cent less than in the U.S....
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