• Costa Rica has some of the highest building specifications in the world.
• Costa Rica has it all; a wide variety of climates, more than 160 nature reserves and parks, 50 beaches and numerous mountains.
• Costa Rica has more than 5% of the world’s bio-diversity even though this only accounts for 0.3% of the planet’s surface.
• Costa Rica does not have an army to fund; instead this money is invested into its education and healthcare systems. Costa Rica boasts a modern and renowned healthcare system and so has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
• According to the CIA fact book dated 24 July 2008, Costa Rica is one of the safest tourist destinations in the world.
• Investors pay no Capital Gains on real estate and business taxes are minimal.
• There are low levels of Inheritance Tax ( 1–2%)
• High interest bank accounts are tax free
• Costa Rica offers a high standard of living at a reasonable price; much cheaper than the UK and US.
• Costa Rica is a long established democracy and has a politically stable government.
• English is the second language for most Costa Ricans.