Why Costa Rica Real Estate?
Types of Properties
Gated Communities
Gated communities have a lot to offer expatriates, real estate investors and retirees. Even wealthier Ticos are tending to favor gated communities for their real estate investments and daily lifestyle. Gated communities offer the individual ownership of land and homes. They combine this with shared pools, fitness centers and other luxuries much like a resort would. Those who love to spend time in Costa Rica for vacation who also want to own real estate take full advantage of some of the nicer gated communities in and around the Central Valley and on the beach.
Resort-style gated communities are usually developed by the large hotel chains and offer luxury condo or stand-along home living. They offer residences sporting facilities, marinas, pools and 18-hole golf courses. Commercial outlets are abundant around the large resort style gated communities because of the demand this large population of wealth naturally brings to the area. The community usually has its own commercial depots as well like restaurants, bars, grocery stores and convenience stores. Retirees and habitual vacationers love the resort-style gated community life.
Gated large-plot communities are very popular among real estate investors and expatriates looking for a piece of the frontier with a little added security that will come with working within a larger development and the gated security. While these usually have less attractions and amenities, large plots offer extensive real estate ownership and a very authentic and natural life style. Owning 5-10 acres of rainforest and coastal plain overlooking the jungle mountains and the ocean is very appealing for many. These types of developments often have builders and architects that are easy to work with and have limited or no building restrictions. Community amenities are usually limited by still often include pools, fitness centers, restaurants and parks.
Traditional gated communities offer 1/4 to 2 acre plots which combine individual ownership independence, with the security and community build in with gated community and neighborhood living. This is a very American style for development and is very popular among people from the U.S.