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Why You Should Consider Retiring to Beautiful Costa Rica by Heather Eaton
Costa Rica, one of the most picturesque locations in
all of the world, is now gaining a reputation as not only the ideal
vacation spot, but also the perfect place to retire as more and more
people are discovering what's long been known as the "Jewel of Central
America."
In addition to its close proximity to the United States, it is home to a
warm climate and offers plenty of natural beauty, not to mention the
ability to enjoy a high standard of living at a relatively low cost.
Costa Rica's low cost of living is a fraction of the price it is in
other countries, the U.S. in particular. For example, household items
and utilities are as much as 70% lower and although the cost of housing
has risen steadily in recent years in Costa Rica, in comparison, real
estate is still far more reasonable than it is in the States.
A small, basic home might average $60,000 to $70,000 while at the other
end of the spectrum, there are also multimillion dollar estates and
luxurious mansions to be had.
Yet another attractive benefit in terms of finances for those retiring
in Costa Rica from the United States are no income taxes on social
security benefits as well as no taxes on capital gains.
Thanks to the constitution and laws of Costa Rica, foreign nationals
enjoy the same rights as the country's citizens. This, coupled with the
stable, democratic government in place since the late 1940s, gives
retirees the opportunity to have peace of mind while living in a
tropical like environment.
Even those people seeking a less humid, cooler climate have the choice
of living in San Jose and in the Central Valley area where year round
temperatures average in the 80s during the days and a balmy 70s or 60s
in the evenings. Heating and air conditioning are usually both
unnecessary and many homes are not even equipped with furnaces.
The population of roughly four million residents enjoy a slower paced
lifestyle, along with excellent health insurance, a rather alluring
benefit for those about to retire soon. Ranked by the United Nations as
having the best health care services in Latin America and amongst the
top 20 throughout the world, Costa Rica offers health insurance through
its government that covers 80% of medical costs.
This relatively small land, roughly 32,000 square miles, also boasts one
of the highest literacy rates of any country, an impressive 95%, along
with one of the longest life expectancy rates, an average of 77 years.
Ticos, or the native people of Costa Rica are also known for their
friendly, helping nature and the country continues to enjoy a low
violent crime rate.
Besides all of the gorgeous scenery, there's plenty to do in with its
collection of national parks and beaches along with a variety of
cultural events to experience.
If you have ever dreamed of living in a picturesque, tranquil place far
away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, retiring to Costa Rica
and discovering its many hidden treasures may be worth seriously
considering.
Heather Eaton
has been writing articles for 10 years and enjoys sharing her knowledge
about different countries. You can find cheap flights to Costa Rica by
visiting Heather's new website at cheapflightstocostarica.net.
THE LOCATION IS AWESOME BECAUSE...
Surrounding Bella Tierra Development Where Land is for Sale, you will
quickly realize how amazing the natural beauty and how diverse recreational
activities are! For instance, Samara Beach offers perfect surfing
conditions, romantic nightlife, sports fishing, diving, reef snorkeling,
swimming, wind surfing, horseback riding, golfing, as well as awesome
restaurants. So, come and enjoy Costa Rica's irresistible white sand beaches
lined with beautiful tropical coconut trees, and consider building a home in
Samara, Costa Rica. If you are interested, please contact Coldwell Banker
Samara and ask for Angelina (contact information is listed in the footer of
each Webpage).
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