Discover one of the most breath taking places on earth. Discover Los Cielos Estates in Costa Rica. Are you looking for a place where you can really enjoy the good life; somewhere with an ideal climate - sunshine, beaches, mountains, volcanoes, abundant wildlife, and more? A place where you can invest your savings or retirement funds and expect high returns?

Costa Rica has it all: a year-round tropical climate, modern cities, Caribbean beaches, Pacific coastline, rain forests, lush valleys, mountains, volcanoes, and culture. It’s no wonder so many people are looking to relocate, retire and vacation in Costa Rica. Once you have vacationed in Costa Rica there is a good chance that you won’t want to leave this beautiful country. Here are some general guidelines for the different types of residency in Costa Rica and how to file the appropriate documents. There are two main types of residency in Costa Rica; Pensionado and Rentista.

Getting the most from your hard earned money means making smart investments and seizing great opportunities. Investing in unpredictable stocks and declining 401Ks seems futile. Consider investing in a lifestyle that surrounds you with exotic nature and sandy beaches. Costa Rica remains one of the most attractive countries for foreign investment. Below is a list of the top 10 reasons why you should consider investing in Costa Rica.

In Costa Rica staying healthy is less about doctors’ visits and medication than about living a simple healthy lifestyle in natural surroundings. The ocean breezes, friendly people, and fresh food all contribute to Costa Rica’s longer than average life span. Here are some of the reasons that Costa Ricans live long happy lives.

Many wonder what the cost of living in Costa Rica is. The easy answer is; whatever you want it to cost! You can spend very little and live comfortably or you can spend more and live in luxury. Expats interested in simple living should budget about $1500 or less monthly. This budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the farmer’s market and a few restaurant meals each month. Others choose to live in relative luxury, employing full-time housekeepers, commuting by car, eating out on a regular basis and consuming imported goods. Such lifestyles in Costa Rica can amount to $3000 - $4000 per month depending on how extravagant you want to live.

Costa Rica is giving Disneyland a run for their money as the, “Happiest place on earth.” According to multiple independent research groups, Costa Rica is the happiest country.

Costa Rica Ranks #1

The Happy Planet Index, the New Economics Foundation, and the World Database of Happiness, all rank Costa Rica as the happiest country. All of these indexes have varying ways of collecting data but they all come to the same conclusion. Costa Rica has a culture of happiness.

Moving to Costa Rica and making money is an opportunity for just about everyone. There are two main options for sources of income in Costa Rica; you can work at established business or open your own business. For those with the entrepreneurial spirit, Costa Rica allows you to run a business with low overhead, less taxation, and bigger profits. Best of all you’ll be surrounded by exotic nature, ocean breezes, and a rich culture

“Medical Tourism” was unknown phrase just a decade ago. Now millions of American’s are flocking to foreign nations for medical treatments. Experts in the field say as many as 150,000 U.S. citizens underwent medical treatment abroad in 2006 and that number more than quadrupled in 2007 to 750,000. A projected six million Americans will cross the boarder by 2010 to get everything from face lifts to heart bypasses to fertility treatments.

Our last blog post focused on how you can get your adrenaline fix in Costa Rica. If you prefer the slower way of life or if you are looking for a way to unwind after a day of action this blog will focus on the tranquil side of Costa Rica. Nature always provides us with ways to nurture our needs and Costa Rica’s nature preserves and abundant wildlife are no exception.

Sandy Beaches of Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s sandy beaches are great for lounging on. Nothing is more relaxing than a good book with the sound of the ocean in the background. The vast Caribbean lowlands extend inland, providing habitat for hundreds of species of plants and animals. Skip the crowded beaches and commercial tourism on the Pacific side for pristine quite beaches on the Caribbean side. Visit beaches with white sand, golden shore beaches, and beaches with sand as black as night all on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.

Getting the most from your hard earned money means making smart investments and seizing great opportunities. Invest in something more than unpredictable stocks and declining 401Ks, invest in a lifestyle that surrounds you with exotic nature and sandy beaches. Affordable investment opportunities like this are a rare find but can still be found on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Savvy investors have been flocking to this wondrous locale for decades now. Possibly because real estate is an ideal addition to any portfolio for those seeking sound, long term financial gains. Costa Rican Real Estate offers investors so much more than a diversified portfolio.