Cost Rica

Called the Switzerland of the Americas, Costa Rica has no army - preferring instead to channel its resources toward education and medical care. As a result, it has one of the highest literacy rates in the world and an enviable universal health care system. Central America's second smallest country, Costa Rica borders Nicaragua on the North and Panama on the South.

People are coming to Costa Rica in record numbers—first to vacation and then to live in this true tropical paradise, with its idyllic climate, affordable cost of living, modern amenities, excellent healthcare, tax advantages and amazing entrepreneurial opportunities. Here's what you need to know about buying property, living, working and investing in Costa Rica.

It's no wonder eco-tourism is on the rise here. The ecologically-aware or just those looking for a magnificent retreat have discovered the magical aura of Costa Rica. One of the first countries to realize the importance of protecting the rain forests, Costa Rica is home to a rich variety of plants and animals and is internationally renowned among ecologists for its biodiversity. In addition to its rain forests, the country also is home to a "cloud forest" that hosts more than 2,000 species of magnificent plants.

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