Coldwell Banker Dominical Resources

Use the left menu to navigate through our resource center, or use the links below to find out everything you need to know before buying property in Costa Rica. If you can't find the information you are looking for call toll free and talk to one of our agents - 1-877-309-9238 (USA & Canada).

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Buying Costa Rica Real Estate
Costa Rica's natural and geographical diversity provides solid options for a wide range of luxury, retirement and vacation homes.

Building a Home
Building a home in Costa Rica can be a rewarding experience. Through its Concierge service, Coldwell Banker can arm you with dependable resources to turn your architectural plans into reality.

Getting to Playa Dominical
All visitors to Costa Rica require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and most European countries do not require visas to enter Costa Rica, and may remain for 90 days.

Financing
Bank financing, typical of what occurs in United States, is about the same in Costa Rica. The exceptions are banks will only finance up to about 70% of their appraised value of the property.

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The information below is subject to change. Interest rates may vary depending on the current U.S. prime rate, the LIBOR and the Central Bank rate. For more information or up-too-date rates, call your area bank branch.

Retirement in Costa Rica
Coldwell Banker has extensive experience in helping retirees to find, purchase and settle in their new homes. Our full service guides you through every step, ensuring that the entire experience runs smoothly.

Investments
The Dominical region has seen real estate investments appreciate 20 to 35 percent per year - in some cases more. Of course, a healthy investment environment does not emerge in a vacuum.

Costa Rica Provinces
Increased infrastructure, a stable democracy and economy and its convenient location have consolidated Costa Rica as a preferred vacation - and retirement-home area. Choose a province to receive valuable information such as expatriate demographics data, building statistics and more.

Activities in Costa Rica
Foreigners can enjoy several cultural and entertainment activities in Costa Rica. The country offers a wide array of ecological tours (cheaper for residents, including retired foreigners) and trips to national parks as well as beaches and volcanoes.

Agents resources
Foreigners can enjoy several cultural and entertainment activities in Costa Rica. The country offers a wide array of ecological tours (cheaper for residents, including retired foreigners) and trips to national parks as well as beaches and volcanoes.