Costa Rica

[Sarah Larbi]

Does anyone have any experience investing in Costa Rica? I would like to buy a future retirement home to get away from the cold winters but in the meantime would love to rent it out as a vacation rental. What are the good areas to consider and where would I get the most vacation renters and cash flow?

[Windy Stabile]

@Sarah Larbi Hey Sarah, I'm a newbie here a BP but have been watching Central America for awhile now and found International Living magazine to be a great resource. I agree with Chris, above, on pretty much everything except the white sands are on the Caribbean side. It's much more rustic and tropical on that side of the country. You will likely have trouble finding real estate listed online for that coast since it is really pre-development. Most articles I've read recommend taking a trip to get boots on the ground. Check out Puerto Viejo de Talamanca south of Limon. We stayed at a place called Rocking J's which was a trip all in itself.