The central Pacific coast of Costa Rica continues to be a popular choice for both foreign property buyers, investment and pleasure.

Here we will give you an idea of ​​the region and its potential for capital growth, some examples of growth achieved and why it will continue to be popular.

Playing it safe with properties abroad

If you want an established area to buy property abroad, that offers fantastic potential returns on your investment, then this region offers you exactly that, without the risk of buying an up-and-coming region or country.

The region

The Central Pacific is a narrow coastal strip surrounded by the jungle and mountains of the Cordillera de Tamalmanca and spectacular beaches.

Here are just three destinations in the region where property purchases in or near can, based on past performance, provide you with a great lifestyle as well as great returns on investment.

Jaco

Jacó is to the north and has long been an important destination in terms of Costa Rican tourism. It is very close to the capital, San José, just 30 minutes from San José and about 7 minutes south of the impressive wildlife reserve, Carara Biological Reserve.

The city has fantastic hotels and a lively nightlife. The city is a mix of older vacationers and a young, vibrant crowd of surfers.

The famed Los Sueños Marriott Beach and Golf Resort on Playa Herradura offers its 250-spring marina, 18-hole championship golf course, and stunning oceanfront views.

Capital Growth Potential

Los Sueños Resort, for example, can show the potential of buying properties abroad in the region. The hotel pre-sold 50 2,000-square-foot condos for $250,000. The following year another fifty were sold for $350,000.

This year the top-end units are selling for between $450,000 and $850,000 and there is a waiting list!

For another example, investors who bought $30,000 worth of property in Jaco 15 years ago are now worth up to $750,000. The region remains popular and it looks like investors will see more capital gains in the coming years.

Quepos

About 7 kilometers from the coast of Manuel Antonio, is the sport fishing point, Quepos and is considered one of the best destinations for sport fishing in the world and is also a magnet for surfers.

South of Quepos, the spectacular beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park present some of the most impressive ocean views in the country.

A silver-white sand beach, with an extensive coral reef, backed by a tropical jungle, Manuel Antonio’s four beaches offer travelers beach, surf and natural beauty.

You can dive, fish, surf, hike, watch turtles or just relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Sunday

A small fishing community by the mouth of the Barú River is now one of Costa Rica’s top surf destinations and is a vibrant and fun place to be.

About 5 miles north of Dominical are the Nauyaca Waterfalls, a popular destination for travelers. The falls are made up of two cascades, which plunge around 200 feet into a relaxing pool of warm water and are only two hours away.

While the Central Pacific is well known for several of its most popular beaches, this region has plenty of small, secluded shorelines, unspoiled by the area’s burgeoning tourism industry.

Capital gains and lifestyle

When buying property abroad, many people look for new areas to buy, however established areas that are popular can still be very lucrative and offer great potential rewards with low risk.

Keep in mind!

Many people who buy property abroad want natural beauty, but they also want comfort, entertainment, and good access.

This region has all of the above, take a closer look and consider the advantages of buying property abroad here and you’ll be glad you did.