Costa Rica Central America Homes for Sale

Costa Rica is a country in Central America that is surrounded by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea on the northeastern coastline, Panama to the southeast and the Pacific Ocean along the southwestern coastline. The country is known for its tropical beaches, outdoor adventures, and a wonder of nature and culture. It is also known for its volcanoes and biodiversity. Two mountain chains run the length of Costa Rica and it’s the mountain in the north that is noted for its volcanic activity.

Dense forests cover about a third of the country with many species of trees and an abundance of wildlife such as sloths, spider monkeys, anteaters, deer, and coyotes. With more than 10,000 species of plants, 183 species of amphibians, 258 species of reptiles and more than a 1,000 species of orchids Costa Rica is the country with the most variety of flora and fauna in Central America.

The country prides itself on being a relatively peaceful place with accolades in literacy and a solid educational system right the way through to university grade. Thanks to their peaceful and relaxed atmosphere it attracted foreign investment making the country what it is today.

Costa Rica has a thriving scene and places to feel the local vibe include the popular Mercado Central in San Jose; a real hub of activity this place is filled with stalls on narrow alleyways where you can purchase local produce, flowers, clothes, and Knick knacks and sample delicious food from a variety of small cafes. Other shopping malls include Multiplaza Mall, City Mall, and Avenida Escazu all offering fashion, souvenirs, and great dining spots.

Adventurers will enjoy the exhilarating experiences such as ziplining through forests, riding class four rapids, and scaling tropical waterfalls. And those that love the beach won’t be disappointed with the best beaches reportedly being in the southern Caribbean and the northwest such as the Nicoya Peninsula.

Costa Rica real estate is a forever changing landscape, choose from luxury sea view estates, quaint townhomes, city condos or even land perfect for building your dream project. Costa Rica is a great choice for those looking to relocate, whether a retiree or a family looking for a new adventure you are sure to find it here.