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Today's Great Real Estate Abroad
December 19, 2017
Coco Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Coco Beach is an established beach town and up and coming tourist destination on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. It is also the the site of this completely furnished, air conditioned two bedroom condominium for sale. The sales price is just $71,500.
Six Fun Tourist Things to Do in Costa Rica
1. Rain Forests: No Costa Rican vacation is complete without visiting its famous rainforests. These areas contain 5% of the world's biodiversity and include exotic animal species. Only in these rainforests can you see all of these rare creatures in their natural habitats. There are over 400 species of birds, 1000 species of insects, and 2500 species of plant life. Don't forget that you'll run into tropical rivers and see magnificent waterfalls along the way!
2. Exotic Beaches: "Costa Rica" translates into "Rich Coast, and the country is recognized as having the most exotic beaches in all of the world. The best beaches are located along the Caribbean shoreline with its warm light colored, exotic waters. The coastlines stretch for 1,290 miles and within these miles you can find up to 500,000 animal species and several varied microclimates. Enjoy tropical adventures such as snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, and windsurfing. The year-round temperature never goes below 70 degrees and it never goes above 90 degrees, so you can enjoy these gorgeous tropical beach treasures all year round!
3. Huge Volcanoes Attractions: Volcanoes are as natural to Costa Rica as her rainforests. The Irazu volcano is the tallest volcano in all of Central America. It is so famous because it is the only location in all of Central America where the Caribbean sea and the Pacific Ocean can both be seen. Tourists from all over the world come to see this great site and the unique view it has to offer.
4. Famous Monuments Galore: History and the culture of Costa Rica are embedded throughout her seven providences. Behold historical museums that contain preserved artifacts, the world famous National Theater, the statue of the country's national hero, the gold museum, building and church ruins that date back to the time of Columbus, and the world renown "Basilica de los Angeles."
5. Wildlife/Animal life: Costa Rica is home to hundreds of thousands of exotic animal species. There are more than 200 species of mammals, 850 species of birds, 200 species of amphibians, and 220 species of reptiles. That's a lot of species! While trekking through the rainforests and national parks and while walking the beach, you can witness once in a lifetime animal experiences. See monkeys in their tree nests, large lizards and snakes, and thousands of different types of exotic frogs that can only be found in Costa Rica. You can view these unique animals by going on a rainforest tour, a turtle nesting tour, a bird watching tour or a horseback riding tour.
6. Thrill Seekers: If you are looking for adrenaline rushes, then you can find bungee jumping, mountain biking, rainforest hiking, whitewater rafting, windsurfing and zip lining throughout Costa Rica.
~Article courtesy of Ezines.
------------Easing into Expatriate Life
Have you spent all your working life in a land-locked state? Do you dream of retiring to a foreign beach? Selling off, packing up, and moving abroad is possible. Just don't forget to do your research.
Ask yourself some questions about your dream country. Will it be easy to establish residency? Places like Panama and Portugal may love you, but think twice about New Zealand. You're not welcome there. Even in a residency-friendly country, you'll need to consider your nearest neighbors. Do they like America? Will they welcome an American? What about your new country's lifestyle? Does have it a Type B personality? Are you a Type A? Can you wait for a service or product?
And how will you get the money you need to pay for goods and services? Most expatriate retirees chose to keep bank accounts at home and use ATMS or wire transfers. Fees for these services can add up and may force you to keep a bank account in your new country.
Speaking of money, you'll need to consider taxes. As a U.S. citizen, you are still subject to this annual liability. You may also have to pay taxes to your new country of residence.
You'll need to test the waters. Follow your country in the news. Check out its climate, crime rate, and politics. Is there a coup every other year? Learn your country's laws and languages. Even if English is the primary language, there may idioms and dialects you never expected.
Visiting your new country may be the most important piece of research you do. Find a short-term rental and live like a local for a few months. Pick the off-season so you can enjoy the bad weather, the mosquitoes, the potholes, tornadoes, and traffic that tourists may never see.
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