#SanJose will have the tallest #building of #CostaRica │ #costadevelopers

Recently have been built in the country several #apartment towers, however the construction of corporate centers has taken first place.

The #project towers of Colon that promises to be the tallest #building in Costa Rica, will be located on First Avenue in the Costa Rican capital. Its #construction will take 22 months and will have a height of 101.3 meters, with 30 levels, 126 room units distributed in 29 floors.

Torres de Colón is the second stage of the Paseo Colón towers project and has an #investment of $18 million.

A charge of this structure is the signature real estate group Del Parque, construction will be 22.000 square meters. This #developer is already building a tower of 97 meters high and 27 floors, which will be intended to be a building of offices and also residential.

In accordance with Del Parque, the entity The Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat gave accreditation to Torres Paseo Colón to be the tallest building in Costa Rica.

In spite of the construction of this housing complex began last Thursday, more than 70 apartments are already sold which means more than half of the project.

Representatives of the developer justify that the cause of this accelerated sale is the proximity of the condominium with the center of the city and also the security that it offers.

"Acceptance is that the people have discovered as a wonder to return to live in San Jose. It's the benefit, the car use passes to a second plane, the proximity of services," explained José Luis Salinas, President of the #realestate group at La Nación.

The company presented several innovations in construction as access through electronic fingerprint detection, and a modern system of internal monitoring.

Also public areas will have #gym, projection room, bar, swimming pool, track for running, laundry and #BBQ ranch.

Del Parque has other real estate developments such as Vistas del Parque, Sabana Real, Torres del Parque and other complexes in the capital.

Posted by #Costa Developers

Costa Rica ranked fifth favorite country for U.S., Canadian retirees

Expats cite universal healthcare system, stability, climate and proximity with the U.S. as main reasons for chosing the country.

A study carried out by expat-focused “International Living” magazine shows Costa Rica is among the top five destinations for U.S. and Canada retirees.

Its "Annual Retirement Index 2013" listed the 22 best places to retire. Editors analyzed data and information from correspondents in the countries most popular with U.S. and Canadian retirees to compile the results, which were based on a host of categories: cost of living, climate, property prices, healthcare, ease of integration, retirement infrastructure, entertainment and amenities and special benefits for retirees.

In the country’s analysis the magazine summarizes Costa Rica’s position as a result of comfort and community.

The report cites testimonies from expats who claim that “Costa Rica’s universal healthcare system (which provides world top class -and cheap- services), the nation’s stability, the proximity with the U.S., great climate conditions as well as an active expat community” are some of the main reasons to enjoy living here.

Ecuador tops the list followed by Panama, Malaysia and Mexico.  Other region's countries that made list were Nicaragua, which ranked 12, Honduras 20 and Belize 21.

Annual Retirement Index 2013

Country	Real Estate	Special Benefits	C.L.	Integ.	E&A	Health	Ret. Inf.	Climate	FINAL SCORE
Ecuador	99	99	90	90	95	83	79	100	91.9
Panama	83	100	86	93	95	85	81	88	89.0
Malaysia	89	77	92	90	100	93	85	75	87.6
Mexico	92	71	82	100	100	84	74	78	85.1
Costa Rica	89	85	87	90	94	86	73	71	84.4
Uruguay	87	72	69	83	94	91	82	92	83.7
Colombia	94	75	70	90	82	84	83	86	83.0
Spain	87	57	80	83	96	80	93	83	82.5
Thailand	82	57	97	87	96	81	77	81	82.3
Malta	87	82	71	100	68	82	77	75	80.1
Portugal	75	69	86	67	81	82	95	85	80.1
Nicaragua	94	63	89	90	77	83	68	73	79.7
Ireland	78	79	67	97	84	73	85	73	79.5
France	72	82	57	64	100	89	87	85	79.5
Philippines	78	57	100	87	79	83	84	69	79.5
New Zealand	82	74	57	90	88	71	86	87	79.3
Italy	76	77	66	74	98	70	89	83	79.0
Brazil	80	70	80	60	76	84	69	85	75.5
Chile	85	69	81	57	88	78	83	57	74.8
Honduras	76	85	80	87	64	76	67	62	74.6
Belize	78	72	85	83	57	79	66	64	73.2
Dom. Rep	91	63	70	64	74	68	75	64	71.0

C. L. = Cost of Living  *E&A = Entertainment and Amenities  *Ret. Inf. = Retirement Infrastructure  *Integ. = Integration

Posted by Costa Developers

Why Costa Rica is the Destination of Choice for New Retirees

costadevelopers.com

Expats have long been attracted to Costa Rica for many reasons; accessibility, safety, low cost of living, beautiful beaches, modern inexpensive health care, some of the best real estate opportunities in Central America, good infrastructure, lush tropical rainforests, ocean, mountain and valley views, weather unparalleled, theaters, art galleries, and so much more.

Currently by some estimates there are more than 150,000 expatriates living full time or part time in Costa Rica and in many of established expat communities throughout the country.

These numerous and growing expat communities have been a major factor in the growth of the Costa Rica real estate market especially in the past 10 years.

In Costa Rica you will find rich coastal areas along both the Central Pacific and Caribbean, metropolitan lifestyle in the Central valley, adventure and biodiversity National Geographic calls the richest in the world.

Costa Rica is a nature-lover’s dream. The country has a very pro-active philosophy towards conservation and its extensive bio-reserves, ensuring that its jungles, with their renowned biodiversity, continue to be home to a truly stunning assortment of species, from birds to butterflies, monkeys to wild cats, and spectacular flora.

The marine sanctuaries of the Caribbean and Pacific oceans and the rich “bio-corridor” of Costa Rica although being a very small country packs in 5% of the world’s biodiversity.

Costa Rica the largest middle class of all the Central American countries and as well the fastest developing economy, with a long standing tradition of democracy; this could be the biggest driving factor in the Costa Rica real estate market being consistently attractive for the past 2 decades.

Expatriates from all over the world already living in Costa Rica, enjoy one of the most diverse environments and highest standards of living in Central America.

The Costa Rica life expectancy at birth is one of the world’s highest, topping both the U.S. and the U.K.

Tourist services are extensive and with English as a second language, Costa Ricans consider themselves “cultural cousins” to the USA, making the country very visitor-friendly.

The expat population is expected to see tremendous growth over the coming decade with 10,000 baby boomers retiring per day in North America; many are looking to Costa Rica, “The Jewel of Central America” as a place to call home.

Posted by Costa Developers

Living in Costa Rica

Are you considering moving to Costa Rica? 9 Important Points to Life in Costa Rica.

Are you considering moving to Costa Rica? More North Americans are making the move to the tropical highlands or hot coastal lowlands of Costa Rica, and Costa Rica has become the country of choice for the ever growing number of baby boomers seeking new lives, fresh starts, less expensive living and the ultimate eco experience. Life in Costa Rica is an adventure, here are a few points we hope will help.

1. Research your options. Look carefully at the different areas of the country you are considering. Choose your information sources carefully. Talk to as many people as you can who have experience with life in Costa Rica.

2. Visit the country for at least 3 months first. Don’t just come down to Costa Rica for a vacation and then make a snap decision to move. Going back to point #1, an extended stay to learn and acclimate to the culture should be part of your research plan.

3. Choose your neighborhood with care. Look for communities where you will feel comfortable.

4. Recognize things move slower down here. Don’t expect things to work at the same pace the US or Canada. Things just take longer to get done in Latin America. You will have longer waits in the lines for banks or anywhere for that matter.

5. If you planning a business, get help. One highly recommended point if you are planning a business, get help and advice from someone you trust, for legal advice, or corporate identify, a good business consultant will save you thousands of dollars. Costa Developers would be happy to assist you in anything related to this matter. Please contact us to give you more information in info@costadevelopers.com

6. Try to learn about the culture. Don’t make the mistake of just surrounding yourself with your friends; you need to get out and learn what makes the culture tick.

7. Learn the language. Make the effort to learn the language; the locals appreciate your trying and will be much more helpful.

8. Watch out for the con. There are scams down here and many of them prey on the newbie. Most of the scams are actually run by expats. Trust is earned. Do your due diligence on deals, especially real estate deals, where you should get yourself a good real estate consultant.

9. Enjoy the Pura Vida.

We hope these points are helpful if you are planning on living in Costa Rica. If you need any assistance with your adventure from planning to rent to transportation help do not hesitate to contact with costa developers, we will be happy to help you with your new life in Costa Rica.

Posted by Costa Developers

The great adventure of life in Costa Rica

 Protected Areas, Ecosystems, Geology, Climate and Biodiversity of Costa Rica

With only 0.3 percent of the world's land mass and 4 percent of the world's species, Costa Rica is often cited as having the highest species per area unit in the world.

The government of Costa Rica, seeking to maintain this idyllic tropical setting has designated approximately one-fourth of the land to protected areas (national parks, wildlife refuges) for the conservation of the biodiversity. Costa Rica also boasts many volcanoes, both active and inactive, that have been declared national parks.

Environmental factors are responsible for this wealth of diversity. The geographic positioning of the country, situated between two large continental masses and two vast oceans, in addition to the combination of unique geology and climate, is highly conducive to the diverse biological and plant life.

Costa Rica has twelve climate zones that differ due to factors such as elevation and precipitation.  Accordingly, one can find mangrove forests, cloud forests and rain forests, riparian forests and deciduous forests.

In terms of ecosystem diversity, Costa Rica also has coral reefs and wetlands.  For more information on this abundance of ecological and biological diversity, Costa Developers invites it to contact us and give the opportunity to live in this beautiful country.

Posted by Costa Developers

The great adventure of life in Costa Rica

costadevelopers.com

Protected Areas, Ecosystems, Geology, Climate and Biodiversity of Costa Rica

With only 0.3 percent of the world's land mass and 4 percent of the world's species, Costa Rica is often cited as having the highest species per area unit in the world.

The government of Costa Rica, seeking to maintain this idyllic tropical setting has designated approximately one-fourth of the land to protected areas (national parks, wildlife refuges) for the conservation of the biodiversity. Costa Rica also boasts many volcanoes, both active and inactive, that have been declared national parks.

Environmental factors are responsible for this wealth of diversity. The geographic positioning of the country, situated between two large continental masses and two vast oceans, in addition to the combination of unique geology and climate, is highly conducive to the diverse biological and plant life.

Costa Rica has twelve climate zones that differ due to factors such as elevation and precipitation.  Accordingly, one can find mangrove forests, cloud forests and rain forests, riparian forests and deciduous forests.

In terms of ecosystem diversity, Costa Rica also has coral reefs and wetlands.  For more information on this abundance of ecological and biological diversity, Costa Developers invites it to contact us and give the opportunity to live in this beautiful country.

 Posted by Costa Developers