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Costa Rica at a Glance
Located in Central America, Costa Rica
is a small gem placed in between the continents of North
and South America, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
This critical geographic placement, coupled with its tender
age of only 300 million years makes Costa Rica one of
the most ecologically diverse places in the world. Its
twelve climatic zones host 5% of the world's flora and
fauna, with new discoveries cataloged daily. This enticing
array of earthly splendor is enhanced more by its long
standing political stability, demilitarization, and high
standard of living. Of its four and a half million inhabitants,
over fifty thousand are welcomed foreigners who have chosen
Costa Rica for its beauty, perfect climate, wonderful
people, and affordable cost of living in a stable society.
Costa Rica is also one of the world's top tourist destinations,
drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. One
has a choice of vacationing in an all inclusive resort
on a breathtaking beach or a secluded mountain getaway
and reveling in the awesome beauty of one of Costa Rica's
thirteen National Parks. Whether observing the turtle
migration in Tortugero, or bathing in the thermal waters
under Arenal Volcano, a visit to Costa Rica guarantees
an adventure for all.
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| Buying Property in Costa Rica |
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 It is no secret that very few laws
and restrictions oversee the Real Estate business
in Costa Rica. Therefore, there are some basic
but essential procedures you can follow to insure
that you obtain the best value with your Real
Estate investment, and that a successful transaction
is achieved. This includes dealing directly
with the seller. An agent should assist both
of you, communicating offers, counter offers
and terms until both parties walk away with
a satisfactory agreement.
No amount of experience in dealing
with real estate in another country can be insurance
against a scam or being victimized by the common
practice of "Sobre Precio"(over pricing). The
best way to protect yourself when purchasing
real estate in Costa Rica is to assume a very
active role in the entire process.
We at Green Mango S.A. take
pride in our business ethics and the service
we provide. Our clients rest assured that they
have negotiated the very best price and terms
directly with the sellers, and have been thoroughly
involved in every aspect of the transaction.
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all face a new set of challenges while making
a transition to another culture and environment.
Having experienced this first hand, we at Green
Mango S.A. are committed to helping you through
the processes beyond the purchase stage.
We will gladly connect you with
reliable moving companies, suitable rentals,
auto finders, architects, contractors, and skilled
personnel for the periodic care and maintenance
of your land, as well as guide you through and
introduce you to the local business community.
Having helped many others who
we now consider good friends, we happily await
newcomers and are glad to show you the basics
of this friendly little town we call home.
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Green Mango S.A.
now offers several home
plans
featuring elegant
and modern designs
that may be paired in combination
with any of the properties we feature
in our listings.
We make it possible to avoid the
headaches of building in a foreign
country by working with skilled,
experienced, English speaking builders
and architects who take pride in
their work and have a solid reputation
to stand on.
Puriscal Projects S.A. and Ingenieria
Civil ICSA S.A. are locally established
companies that understands the logistics
pertaining to building in Costa
Rica. They have reliable crews who
produce quality craftsmanship resulting
in a home built with high standards
that will live up to your expectations.
Of course, you may also work with
them to create a design of your
own and have confidence that your
construction will be completed as
scheduled, and at a fair market
price.
For more information please visit
our new section featuring unique
and stylish home
designs and models.
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 Costa Rica is packed full of exciting
and beautiful destinations and by far the most
thrilling is Arenal Volcano and National Park.
Nothing can prepare you for the awesome sight
of red hot molten rocks tumbling down the mountain
side and the rumbling vibrations of this towering
giant. The incredibly fertile area surrounding
Arenal is abundant in lush vegetation with innumerable
bird species and other wild life. Several days
may be enjoyed here filled with walks through
the rain forest, horseback rides, canopy tours,
world renowned water sports, and of course relaxing
hours soaking in the natural thermal pools.
The gently rolling country side is also ideal
for cycling and scenic drives. Over all Arenal
Volcano is one destination which should not
be missed.
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Here are a few of suggestions for
books with excellent information about Costa Rica.
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Name : COSTA RICA With
the Best Beaches and Outdoor Adventures.
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By Elliot Greenspan - Frommer's www.frommers.com
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CHOOSE COSTA RICA 6th, Travel, Investment, and Living
Opportunities for Every Budget. |
By John Howels - The Globe Pequot
Press - www.globe-pequot.com |
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Name : THE GOLDEN DOOR
TO RETIREMENT AND LIVING IN COSTA RICA
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By Christopher Howard - Costa Rica Books - www.costaricabooks.com
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* These publications are normally found at your local
Public Library.
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Before moving his family to Puriscal,
Costa Rica and establishing Green Mango S.A., Miguel worked
as a professional freelance photographer and photojournalist
in Colorado. His work has been published widely through
various Hispanic publications as well as the EFE wire
news service, which provides news and images to Hispanic
media outlets around the world. His accomplishments include
awards and merits from the Colorado Press Association
in Denver and the National Association of Hispanic Publications
in the US. Miguel continues to pursue his passion for
photography by capturing the natural beauty of Costa Rica,
and other parts of Central America.
To view samples of his portfolio,
please feel free to visit the following link:
Miguel Angel Castro Professional Photography
Sports - Music - Editorial
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 An artistic and insightful blog, Open Toe Shoes
offers a glance at our lives in rural Costa Rica.
Updated weekly, the Colorado native adds a creative
twist to the joys and struggles of life in a foreign
country.
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Your
source to vacation, retire, invest and build
your dreams in this unique tropical destination
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We specialize in the charming
mountain area of Puriscal in Costa Rica. Many
have already discovered this desirable location
and chosen it for its spring like climate,
ample services and easy access to San José,
the airport and Southern Pacific beaches.
The small town of Santiago de Puriscal offers
a unique rural and friendly ambiance characteristic
of the agricultural community. There are many
ideal pieces of land, farms and mountain
homes for sale with varied sizes and qualities
suitable for retirement, vacationing, investment,
eco-development, reforestation and tourism
projects all with mountain, Central Valley,
ocean views and even volcano views.
Puriscal Real Estate Services by Green Mango
S.A. offers listings in the neighboring areas
of Turrubares, Mora County as well as Guanacaste.
We now offer complete constuction
services and a variety of pre-designed
home
models including modern, and traditional
styles.
Please feel free to browse through our listings
and photo galleries. You are also welcome
to give us a list of your needs and desires,
and we will work to find your dream home or
the piece of land for you to build it on.
We work strictly on commission
as allowed by Costa Rican law and our policy
is always to facilitate buyers to negotiate
directly with sellers to insure clear and
transparent transactions.
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Costa Rica's Newest International
Community
 Commanding views of the Central Valley can be
appreciated from this generations old coffee
farm and its gently rolling terrain.
Amidst the preserved coffee plantation, generous
lots starting at 1.2 acres flow together with
beautiful common areas rich in native flora
and fauna. Preserved spaces are accessible
via quaint walking trails throughout the project.
Various ecological projects are underway within
this unique development.
 Many conveniences include a superb location just
12 minutes from the center of Santiago,
Puriscal, 20 minutes to the new hospital
scheduled to open early 2010, and 1.5 hours
to Central Pacific beaches, under one hour
to Escazu, and just over an hour to San
José and the International Airport.
All services are on site for each parcel.
Prices from $8 US to $14 US per M2.
Spacious lots of 1.21 acres starting
at $55,000
Financing with flexible terms available
by the owner!
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Luxurious and affordable living
just outside Santiago, Puriscal
The carefully designed development
offers beautifully placed building sites all
with breathtaking views and plenty of green
space between each parcel. An excellent road
system and main services have been thoughtfully
engineered throughout to provide easy access
and convenience. Everything is maintained
with close attention to quality and aesthetic
appeal with the goal of enhancing the enjoyment
and value for each property owner. There is
also a variety of common areas such as a large
pond, BBQ pit & rancho, swimming pool,
creek side gardens and access to a small river.
 Incredible Mountain and distant ocean views enhance
the spring like ambiance with year round temperatures
between 65 and 80 F degrees. Lush vegetation
is host to abundant birds and other wild life
throughout community spaces which are nurtured
to encourage natural preservation.
Homes within the community offer tasteful
architectural designs. Altos de Antigua offers
a full service of high quality construction
featuring beautiful pre-designed homes, custom
designs or your own.
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Breath taking views near the
capital and Pacific beaches
 Orchid
Point Estates is a development in the hills
west of San Jose. This is a gated community
with easy access to the malls and restaurants
of the Escazu/Santa Ana area and the beaches
of the Pacific Coast. The area was selected
not only for it's location but for it's beauty.
The views from all the lots are magnificent.
You will have the rural ambiance, none of
the traffic or smog of San José, with the
convenience of being near a major metropolitan
area. The fresh breezes coming up the hills
are very pleasant and you will be within a
short drive of the beaches while living in
the cooler climate of the hills of the Central
Valley. The perfect compromise for those who
want to have it all.
 Some of
the lots are on the ridge line with views
over both Santiago de Puriscal and the Central
Valley. Others have a panoramic view of
the Central Valley and the mountains beyond
including volcanoes Poas and Barba.
About
40 minutes from Orchid Point Estates is
Parque Valle del Sol Golf Course, this course
was designed by Tracy May. The Cariari Country
Club is about one hour away and has a magnificent
course designed by George Fazio.
Please
feel free to contact
us for more information regarding these
investment level opportunities.
As of April
2008, this development has been approved
for financing of up to 90% through Scotia
Bank.
For the
lot distribution & layout please follow
the link for this residential
community in Costa Rica near Puriscal.
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# 0155
- Gorgeous Mountain Top, amazing views to
Gulf of Nicoya, Central Valley, Southern Mountains
and towns of Barbacoas and Puriscal
 A
developer's dream located in the popular area
of Barbacoas, Puriscal, this Seven hectare
(17.30 acres) property has everything
in place to begin an excellent project.
A well maintained private road leads up to
an enormous mountain top which has been completely
leveled and boasts 360 degree views of the
Central Valley, Santiago de Puriscal, Gulf
and Peninsula of Nicoya and lush surrounding
mountains.
Electricity,
city water and two telephone lines are already
servicing a huge outdoor rancho with a concrete
foundation and three 40ft shipping containers
which serve many purposes including secure
storage, party catering and living space.
The property is also host to many tropical
plants and fruit trees including oranges,
mandarin, lemons, guava, mango, bananas and
different types of plantain. A parcel of 3
hectares (7.5 acres) has been preserved for
the cultivation of Coffee which is part of
the area's agricultural heritage. A community
with multiple homes could easily be planned
on this terrain still leaving open green spaces
for the enjoyment of nature. The property
is also ideal for a private estate, or B&B.
 San
José and the International airport
are just under an hour's drive from this
site. Popular shopping and dining in Escazu
and Santa Ana can be reached in just over
half an hour. The new public hospital which
is scheduled to be finished early 2010 is
just 10 minutes away. Central Pacific beaches
can be reached in under two hours. The beauty
of this property with it's amazing views
and convenient location makes it a must
see for anyone seeking to retire, invest
or develop in this newly discovered rural
area of Costa Rica.
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Puriscal,
Costa Rica - 506.2416.4259 
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