View from Las Trenzas Reserve

Las Trenzas Golf & Country Club

View from Las Trenzas Reserve

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Costa Rica is already a popular vacation spot for many North Americans, and many are finding enough reasons to stay year-round thanks to its numerous easy going "Pura Vida" lifestyle, protected beaches, rainforests, friendly happy "Ticos" (the locals) and lower cost of living.

Hosting retirees, Eco-property investors and Expats for more than 30 years, all the reasons why this Central American gem first attracted those seeking a better life abroad back then, still holds true today.

A safe and stable country, with no armed forces, Costa Rica welcomes peace loving foreigners with open arms and the unofficial national motto - "Pura Vida" literally means “Pure Life” all while this laid-back, easygoing happy attitude permeates daily life in the country. It’s a stress-free, affordable - relaxed affluent living.

For the active folks, there are plenty of adventure every day activities, including whitewater rafting, zip-lining, canopy tours, sport-fishing, surfing, golf, rainforest hikes and endless beaches and sunsets to name a few. Residents can enjoy their lifestyle without sacrificing the basic needs. The country sits within the tropical zone so residents enjoy a tropical climate year-round minding a short rainy season September to December. National parks and protected areas – which cover about 25% of Costa Rica’s land area – help protect the country’s extensive biodiversity.

It's easy for most retirees to obtain permanent residency permits and world class healthcare is just another positive reason Costa Rica is so attractive for US and Canada retirees and investors alike. Furthermore, the latest technology is available and doctors are trained in the latest treatments however 1/3 the cost.

Located just 10º north of the equator, Costa Rica enjoys a year round warm climate. Covering just 0.03% of the Earth's surface yet still has approximately 6% of the world's biodiversity, with 12 distinct climatic zones and boasts more species of birds than all of North America.

The South Pacific coast lowlands averages about 80-85° F while the mountain Cerro Chirripó has peaks above 12,800 feet and daytime temperatures seldom exceed 48° F.

Just three to six hours direct from major US airports and cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami and New York while San Jose airport being easy in and out, and state-of-the-art with very little time in immigration lines.

Finally, getting to the project is either a 45 minute flight from San Jose, or you may drive five hours along the breathtaking scenic Valley and Pacific Ocean Inter American Highway 2.

In essence, what could be the world's most environmentally conscious country, with a stated goal of having a zero carbon footprint within the next four years, and the project has been meticulously designed to be a show case of the future Eco-recorts and development.

The first of its kind, in this blissful, luxurious, exclusive green and ultimately designed to be totally natural power sufficient and ecologically clean.