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The new San Jose-Caldera highway, currently under construction and anticipated for completion before the end of this year, will link San Jose and the Pacific Beach area. This new highway will cut the current multi-hour trip down to about one hour, placing the breathtaking Pacific Ocean area within commuting distance to the capital city of San Jose. Just south of the highway / ocean connection are the resort towns of Jaco, Quepos and Manuel Antonio; where the delegates will tour to explore opportunities with anticipation of significant growth.
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“After years of delay the new highway from San Jose to the beach was finally started on January 9, 2008. This is a huge development since it will cut driving time to the beach in half. As everyone knows, access leads to growth and increase in property values. This is sure to raise the property values in the Central Pacific”. (Tico Times, San José, Costa Rica,)
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The United States is Costa Rica’s main trading partner, accounting for over half
of Costa Rica’s total imports. According to U.S. Census Bureau trade data, the
U.S. had a US$1.744 billion trade surplus with Costa Rica in 2008, as compared
with surpluses of $637 million in 2007, $288 million in 2006, $183 million in 2005, and a deficit of $27 million in 2004. (Country Commercial Guide)
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There are no capital gains taxes in Costa Rica.
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It offers the healthiest environment to live in the world (NASA).
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One of the best places in the world to live (World Health Organization).
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It ranks 5th in Global Environmental Performance Index (Forbes).
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It hosts the most bio intense place on earth (National Geographic).
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One of the Top 25 best places for medical care in the world (United Nations).
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Cost of medical care is 30% to 70% LESS than similar medical care in the US.
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There are 30 hospitals and 250 clinics in the country.
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More social security checks are sent to Costa Rica than any other country outside the US.
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While colones are the official currency, the US dollar is widely accepted.
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While Spanish is the official language, English is widely used, especially in business.
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Foreign investors remain attracted by the country’s political stability and relative high level of education. (CIA Country Report).
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There are great deals on real estate right now on some of the most beautiful property on earth!
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Property ownership for US citizens is guaranteed by the Costa Rica constitution, and title insurance is available by reputable international title companies.
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You’ll never find a more cost effective and entertaining time to explore your opportunities in construction, development, building supplies, business expansion, building equipment and services; as well as your property and investment options in Costa Rica, than on our Trade Mission, July 27 to 31, 2009! (Steve Toner, Coastal Strategies, Trade Mission Organizer)
