Lots and houses Costa Rica

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The Goddess Garden is a yoga retreat center and yoga teacher training center located in Cahuita, Costa Rica.

Where exactly is Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is located in Central America, north of Panama, flanked by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is a small country, with 250 km (155 miles) between coasts and about 400 km (250 miles) length. Costa Rica is well known for its biodiversity, it is a paradise of natural beauty. Its tropical rainforest and dry forest contain 6% of the world's species although the area of the country is as less as 0.1% of the territory of the earth. Locals are very friendly and there are few countries that welcome foreigners as well as Costa Rica.

How is the climate in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is located in the tropics. It does not have the four seasons, its climate is pleasant warm during the whole year. Its average temperature around the year is 24° – 26° Celsius (75°F - 79°F). The ocean temperature oscillates between 22° – 28° Celsius (72° - 82°F). The Caribbean Coast is covered by tropical rainforest and remains green during the whole year. The driest months on the Caribbean are February, March and September, October.

Is it safe to invest in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is called "the Switzerland of Central America" because of its neutrality and of its stability. It also has the most stable government and the best infrastructure of any Latin American or Caribbean country. Costa Rica is a democracy and has a very stable government. The only country in the western hemisphere without an army is Costa Rica; it abolished its army in 1949 and allocated the defence budget to education and healthcare. They are the strongest ally for the United States in Central America. There are no restrictions for foreign ownership of land in Costa Rica. Foreigner ownership rights are the same as Costa Rica nationals and are protected by the constitution. Neither citizenship, nor residency, or even a presence in the country is required to owe land. There are regulations which apply to everyone if buying beach front property within 200 meters of the high tide mark.

How is the Eco-Resort owned?

Each lot will be granted title. With this title you can incorporate giving you benefits of flexibility concerning title transfer. The Goddesgarden eco-resort will be regulated by a set of rules, and the administration part will be run by THE GODDESSGARDEN S.A.

Can I sell my property if I want to?

Of course you can sell your property if you want. This can be easily handled as transferring your title to another person.

Who is buying property?

Most of the foreigners that are buying real estate in Costa Rica come from the U.S., Canada and Europe. The mild climate around the year, beauty and location are very attractive for a new home or for a part time home.

Is my home safe when I leave?

The management of THE GODDESS GARDEN S.A. will take care of your home when you are not there. If you wish, we can put your home into the rental pool, so you can have an income for the time you are out of the country.