For the wealthy, Costa Rica has not only been a sanctuary but also an intelligent place to invest in real estate. For the rich and famous North American, Costa Rica has been a destination choice because of privacy, safety and security, ease of access, being only 5 hours or less from most North America cities, and of course that ultra-opulent eco luxury lifestyle experience.
Costa Rica has long been establish as a paradise haven for affluent North Americans seeking an exotic lifestyle, eco-living experiences, warm blue waters, tropical adventures, surfing, sailing, yachting, sport fishing, world class golf, endless white, black, and pink sand beaches and consistently beautiful weather.
Value, this is the keyword for many of the affluent seeking luxury real estate in Costa Rica, so let’s compare Costa Rica value to other Central American destinations of choice for the wealthy.
| Location: | Costa Rica | Los Cabos | Saint Martin |
| Construction size: | 10,500+ Sq. Ft. | 2,900 Sq. Ft. | 2,675 Sq. Ft. |
| Property size: | 2.5+ Acres | .1 acres | .5 acres |
| Bedrooms: | 5+ | 3 | 3 |
| Bathrooms: | 5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Pool: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Garage: | 4+ cars | 1 – 2 cars | 3 cars |
There is another aspect to value for high net worth individuals (HNWI’s as they are affectionately referred to in the luxury market) and that is richness of experience and accessibility to experience outside the home.
