Costa Rica
Pacific beaches, a stable democracy and strong eco-tourism rental demand.
Not live yet. We're building Costa Rica out — here's what's coming.
About Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of Latin America's most stable democracies, an OECD member since 2021 that abolished its army in 1948, and most real estate is priced and transacted in US dollars alongside the local colón. Tourism is a core economic driver, with a record ~2.6M international air arrivals in 2024 (about 8% of GDP) and roughly 59% of visitors from the United States, sustaining demand for vacation rentals and second homes.
Foreigners hold the same fee-simple (freehold) title as Costa Rican nationals on land outside the maritime zone, with no local partner or corporate structure required; only the first ~200 meters of coastline (the zona marítimo-terrestre) is state-owned concession land rather than freehold. Investment activity concentrates on the Pacific coast, from Guanacaste down through the Central and South Pacific and the southern Nicoya Peninsula, plus the temperate Central Valley around San José.
Why invest in Costa Rica
Stable institutions: one of Latin America's longest-standing democracies, an OECD member since 2021, with no standing army and constitutional equal-rights protection for foreign owners.
Record, US-led tourism: ~2.6M international air arrivals in 2024 (about 8% of GDP), roughly 59% from the United States, underpinning short-term-rental demand.
Equal ownership in a USD market: foreigners hold the same freehold title as nationals outside the ~200m maritime zone, and property is priced and closed in US dollars.
Low carrying costs and a residency path: 0.25% annual property tax, and a qualifying property purchase can support an investor-residency application.
Where investors are looking
Areas we'll cover when Costa Rica goes live.
Costa Rica's most established beach market (Tamarindo, Playas del Coco, Flamingo, Nosara), with a dry, sunny climate and its own international airport at Liberia.
The closest coast to San José; surf and rental demand around Jacó and Manuel Antonio National Park.
Less-developed rainforest coastline at Dominical, Uvita and Ojochal, favored by eco-tourism and wellness buyers.
Spring-like highland climate around San José; an expat and retiree hub (Escazú, Santa Ana, Atenas) with private hospitals and international schools.
Remote surf-and-wellness market at Santa Teresa and Montezuma, with higher-end, lifestyle-driven demand.
What to expect in Costa Rica
Villas, condos, homes and land vetted before they go live.
Prices in USD and the local currency, with yield and cost context.
Neighbourhood, tax and financing explainers written for foreign buyers.
Are you an agent in Costa Rica?
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