Costa Rica has many magical places that call the attention of millions of tourists every year. Many of these tourists continue returning to discover new wonders and amazing locations they fell in love with, some even make the decision to relocate or at least buy a vacation home in Costa Rica to have an excuse to visit as often as they want and an investment making money for them.
From lush rain forests to majestic volcanoes, beautiful waterfalls and beaches that will take your breath away, this small but blessed country in the heart of the American continent certainly has awe-inspiring scenery, not for nothing it was recently listed at the very top of Conde Nast Traveler’s ranking “The Most Beautiful Countries in the World”.
If you have already visited you are likely to have fallen under its spell , and if you are looking to relocate or buy a second home in Costa Rica you may be torn between the alternatives offered, the Pacific or Atlantic coast, the mountains or the city… but if what you are looking for is a solid investment then the Central Pacific Coast is certainly a great decision, why? Read along.
As it was mentioned at the beginning of this article, Costa Rica receives millions of tourists every year, the majority from the United States,Canada,Europe and surveys from the Costa Rican Tourism Board have shown that the vast majority come to the country to visit the beaches, 30% of visitors come back to the Central Pacific Coast as it is one of the preferred destinations.
The Central Pacific Coast is only a little over an hour drive from San José and an hour from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, this makes it perfect for travelers who are coming in just for a few days, but also great for those who are staying for longer periods of time and are looking to stay somewhere close but with quick access to other great attractions.
The beaches in the Central Pacific are great for surfing, Jacó and Hermosa offer wonderful conditions to practice and they also have lifeguards watching over surfers and swimmers. Just a short drive heading to the South Pacific there are also great beaches to enjoy, such as Esterillos and Dominical.
Los Sueños Resort and Marina is a world class resort community located in the Central Pacific Coast, it boasts a golf course, a private beach club, a fully equipped Marina for those who love sportfishing, first-class restaurants and much more.
Jaco beach is only a stones through from Los Sueños and has night entertainment options, bars, restaurants, and an active expat community.
In addition, the area offers a plethora of adventure and tourism options such as, canopy and waterfall tours, ATV, horseback riding and sportfishing among others.
Owning a second home on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica can definitely become a place to spend quality time with loved ones but also a great source of additional income from rentals, just remember to always do your homework and go with trusted realtors and attorneys.