Retire in Costa Rica
- by Stephanie Casanova
- 24.11.09
- 9:00 AM GMT+8
- Filed in Costa Rica, Costa Rica Condominium, Costa Rica Developers, Costa Rica House, Costa Rica Land, Costa Rica Lifestyle, Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Property, Costa Rica Real Estate
Imagine living your golden years relaxing on white sand and listening to the soft ocean waves creep up to your toes. You hear scarlet macaws faintly in the distance as you sip your favorite drink. A round of golf by the deep green rainforest fills your afternoon, and a bubbling hot tub awaits you in your ocean front beach house.
If it is luxury living in paradise you are looking for, Pacifico Costa Rica can make it happen at a reasonable price. Pacifico is a luxury living community in Costa Rica, located on Coco Beach in Guanacaste, and for as little as $129,000 you could be living your retirement years in paradise!
This friendly community consists of a 35,000 sq. ft. Retail Village Center, 155 single-family homes, 313 condominiums and townhomes and an extensive list of amenities including a members only Beach Club, Health Club & Spa, and many other unique elements which add to the breathtaking Pacifico.
Once you have retired, you can sit back and enjoy life again at Pacifico. Many foreigners who now live in Costa Rica enjoy the slower paced, friendlier lifestyle where people can have the same standard of living as in North America, but for a lower cost.
Retiring in Costa Rica is easy; retirees can easily obtain residency by applying for “Pensionado” status as long as they have a set pension income. Those who qualify for Pensionado may include in the application their spouse and children who are under 25 years of age (or older with disabilities). The only restriction under this category is the applicant may not work as an employee, however he/she may own and run a business.
Property taxes in Costa Rica are minimal, and there is no capital gains tax when selling the home. In addition, foreigners who purchase homes in Costa Rica have the same rights as residents and are legally protected.
Costa Rica is a land of luscious rainforest, breath taking waterfalls, natural hot springs and pristine and relaxing beaches. This richly diverse country is home to many retirees who choose Costa Rica for a number of reasons, including a nearly perfect climate. Costa Rica offers a comfortable year-round climate, with low humidity, sunny days and warm star-studded nights. Even the rain is warm!
Many homes and land at Pacifico are available now, and many retirees are taking up this once in a lifetime offer. At Pacifico you can have a North American style home in the luscious land of paradise for a low price. For more information on living in Costa Rica visit pacifico-costarica.com.
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