As a Coldwell Banker realtor, I always strive to find you the best home for your money, whether it is a vacation home, a full time residence, or investment property. Price though, should not always be the deciding factor when choosing where to live in Costa Rica. The climate and infrastructure are important pieces to consider when choosing your new Costa Rican home. There are properties all over Costa Rica in a wide range of price points.
First of all, let’s face it - Costa Rica is hot. We are closer to the equator than the continental US, so of course the summer temperatures are going to be higher. Beach residences will experience the warmest temperatures, but some of the most breath taking views you can imagine. If you chose a home in the valleys, you will experience some of the cooler weather Costa Rica has to offer. Homes higher up on the mountains, away from the beaches are the coolest, but also the most humid. There are a variety of micro-climates in Costa Rica and one of them will suit you if a central American retirement is part of your plan.
When you think about what kind of lifestyle you want to maintain in Costa Rica, you must consider the infrastructure of the locations you are considering. If strolling to a local market daily or every other day is the way you imagine your retirement or vacation life, then choosing a place further from the city might suit you. If however, you prefer the busy bustle of shopping centers and do not prefer navigating winding, narrow roads, then selecting a home closer to the city, or even in the city might be a better choice.
Costa Rican transplants should also consider how close they want to be to the nearest mall or hospital. Cell phone and internet service can play a role in where you might choose to settle down if you want to stay connected to friends, family, or business partners left behind in the United States.
