Costa Rica has a reputation for being an oasis of calm among its more turbulent neighbors. Clearly, Costa Rica's 100 years of near uninterrupted democracy have helped make it the most stable economy in Central America. This stability and adherence to the democratic process are a source of great pride to Costa Ricans.

A very important thing about Costa Rica is that it is the only Latin America country that has no military - there is NO army, NO navy, NO air force and NO marine corps - We have been told that there are more teachers in Costa Rica than police officers - perhaps there is a lesson to learn?   

Climate:  Costa Rica is a tropical country with distinct wet and dry seasons. Temperatures vary primarily with elevation, not with season. On the coasts it is hot all year, while up in the mountains, it can be cool at night any time of year.  The country's natural attractions, wildlife and reputation for enlightened conservation draw tourists from all over the world. Eco-tourism has made Costa Rica one of the best places to experience the tropics naturally , and with minimal impact. Our country is mostly coastline, so it has some of the region's best surfing, beaches galore and a climate that encourages slothfulness in all species.   

 Population:  3,710,558 (growth rate 1.7%)   

 People:  Costa Ricans, also known as "Ticos", have a high literacy rate. Here, women constitute nearly 50% of the work force, and there is a large, working middle class; the gross disparity between rich and poor that you see in other Central American countries is not found here.  96% Spanish, 2% African descent, 1% indigenous Indians, 1% Chinese Language: Spanish, Creole English and Indian dialects Religion: 85% Roman Catholic, 14% Protestant.

If you are seriously interested in Costa Rica, relocating either full time or part time, or as a vacation home or investment, we welcome the opportunity to show you the "Real Costa Rica"!  It is less expensive than you may think to live here; It will cost you less to purchase real estate; the native people are truly friendly; the country's diversity is astounding - you will never be bored, and of course, the climate and the scenery are nothing less than absolutely magnificent !!!

We have forged a relationship with a company in Costa Rica that has made it's goal to help "Non Costa Ricans" obtain the information they need to purchase Real Estate in Costa Rica intelligently!

Here's what Randy Berg, the founder of CR-Home Realty, has to say, "Over the past few years we have put together a group of retired Americans and a group of five retired Ticos to form CR-Home. We all love Costa Rica and believe that our approach to real estate and property in Costa Rica is the only tried and true system of obtaining real value here. We don't try to change the system...we work within it...and use people that understand the way that the real estate market truly functions in Costa Rica.

Randy & Rhonda Berg, Founders of CR-Home in Costa Rica

CR-Home now has property available near Grecia, (central valley) San Mateo, (mountain property with ocean views) and soon, homesites within 300 meters of the beautiful Pacific Coast!  

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