You will find Costa Rica to be one of the safest and most attractive countries for real estate investments in Latin America.  The government, its ministries, and financial institutions maintain a decidedly pro-USA stance in regard to financial security and tax laws. 

The World Bank has praised Costa Rica for having a “healthy economic growth rate” and “some of the best social indicators” for a stable and robust economy into the future.

Individuals and private companies, local and foreign, can own land and property in Costa Rica.  Ownership of real estate is guaranteed by the constitution to all, including foreigners, which means non-residents are entitled to the same ownership rights as the citizens of Costa Rica. Click on Ownership for more information.  

When buying real estate in Costa Rica, or anywhere for that matter, there is absolutely no substitute – no amount of reading, conversation or internet research - for an experienced team of real estate professionals. 

Real estate acquisitions are complicated enough when the transaction is in your own country and documented in your first language.  As you might expect, international acquisitions are often fraught with misunderstandings.  That’s why it is imperative to work with professionals who understand the global marketplace, and more specifically, the laws and practices associated with acquiring real estate in Costa Rica.