It's certainly true with this little country that wonderful things come in small packages.

This country is about the size of West Virginia. But it's home to 5% of the Earth's known species of plants and animals. You'll experience active and dormant volcanoes. With over 1000 species of exotic orchids, lush rainforests, and exotic animals.

You'll enjoy Central America's most stable democracy in Costa Rica.Naturally this provides a good environment for financial investment and stable society.

Many people have a somewhat negative view about Central American countries. The Costa Rican social infrastructure consists of modern telecommunications networks providing over a hundred radio stations, a dozen TV stations, cell phone networks, and rural electricity and internet access.

Costa Rica's medical care system includes doctors trained in America and speak English. And Costa Rica has become popular around the world for its low cost cosmetic surgery industry.

This country has become synonymous with ?low cost.? Financial opportunists from around the world have been drawn to Costa Rica's very attractive real estate industry. And there's no end in sight for investors here.

Investments in real estate often return 200-300% per annum.

You can own a very nice beach front house for as low as $20K. In real estate, it's location?location?location. So be sure to choose wisely and consult with the many local agents available. If you're serious about buying Costa Rican property, a trip to ?see for yourself? is advisable.

The Costa Rican real estate explosion was not caused only by inexpensive property and homes. The government was smart about legislating friendly tax laws for foreign investors and new citizens. US retired persons won't have their incomes from social security taxed in Costa Rica. The general low cost of living is also enjoyed by all.