Costa Rica is comprised on only 51,000 square kilometers (19,730 square miles), slightly smaller than West Virginia in size. Costa Rica boasts 4% of the world’s flora and fauna.

The government of Costa Rica is a democratic republic. The capital city is San José, and most of the nation's commerce takes place in the San Jose city limits and has a booming tourist economy with more than 400 flights weekly. Costa Rica is a mecca of sport fishing and surfing, golfing and a true eco paradise with 26 National Parks, 13 active volcanoes, endless mileage of coastline and much more.

Why Foreigners Are Buying Costa Rica Real Estate

1. 40 million Baby Boomers are retiring over the next years, and many are looking for a better quality of life than they can find in the U.S.
2. CNN just reported that 8.9 million Americans have over a million dollars in assets NOT INCLUDING THEIR PRIMARY RESIDENCE.
3. Real Estate markets in the U.S. have topped out, making investing in the U.S. an unattractive option.
4. Many top real estate investing experts are advising the public to buy outside the U.S.
5. Nicaragua is cheaper, but much is not titled. Mexico's land with 200 miles of the coast isn't titled and can't be owned by foreigners.
6. Violent crime is a problem in almost all Central American countries except Costa Rica, where it's rare.
7. No Malaria in Costa Rica. No Army. Low pollution compared with other nearby countries. Stable Democratic government.
8. Costa Rica real estate's steadily increasing prices (20-50% per year) insure a good return on your investment and attractive Retirement Incentives.
9. Stunning Natural Beauty, Perfect Climate, and Endless Variety of Activities.

If those aren't enough reasons to invest in Costa Rica real estate, here are a few more: