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

Close in size to West Virginia, 5% of the Earth's species are in Costa Rica. Tropical rainforests filled with over 1000 orchid species and wild, exotic animals. You can see over six active and over fifty dormant volcanoes.

You'll find Central America's most stable democracy in Costa Rica. And that lends itself very well to social stability and investment opportunities in real estate.

You won't be disappointed with the conveniences we take for granted in the US. Costa Ricans have the same kinds of media access as their North American neighbors. They have over 100 radio stations, easy cell phone access, country-wide internet access, and plenty of TV stations.

Costa Rica has US-educated doctors who speak English. And has become a sort of mecca for low-cost cosmetic surgery patients from around the world.

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. Lucrative investments will be found here for many years in the future.

Investments in Costa Rica's real estate industry often return 200-300% per annum.

You can purchase a truly great home near the beach for less than $30,000. But as you know, location is vital when dealing with real estate. So don't rush and make a wise choice about location. Many local real estate agents will be happy to help you. And a trip to see the lay of the land would be smart.

The existing real estate investment growth owes itself to more than favorable prices. The Costa Rican government has been generous with providing attractive tax laws for global investors and foreign expatriates. Retirees from the United States won't have their social security taxed. The low cost of living is of course attractive to everyone.