Im looking to buy property in Costa Rica and need advice

[Vian Simpson]

Hi I am looking into real-estate within CR, it's my first time making a investment such as this but I lack the information needed on doing so, so if anyone is able to share and sort of detail I'd much appreciate the help, thanks.

[Greg F.]

I'm not sure San Jose is the #1 place for tourists.

The advice I received when travelling there was to get out of SJ as fast as you can, and it was good advice.  The rest of the country from the mountains to the coast is just full of natural wonder, staying in the city has very little appeal to me as a visitor.

Generally speaking, the closer to the beach, the higher your chances of getting rentals I would think.

Vehicles and property is generally purchased through a corporation in CR, so you'd have to get that setup in CR before you make a purchase.  I've heard it's about $200 USD and not a big deal, but I haven't dug into it a lot myself.

@Vian Simpson, have you visited CR already?