(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, December 23, 2012 ) San Francisco, CA -- It is no secret that expatriates have always enjoyed a trip to Costa Rica. There are many reasons for the draw of the traveler and journeyman. The Accessibility, low cost of living, and general safety of the jungle and coastal paradise, dawning beautiful beaches and modern inexpensive health care is enough to make anyone want to stay. The strong infrastructure enjoyed by the country, along with lush tropical rainforests, ocean sites, mountain range, and majestic valleys, along with weather that is unparalleled its its graceful consistency, all give everyone every reason possible to enjoy a stay.
There are an estimated 150,000 expatriates that live full- or part-time in Costa Rica. Many of whom have found established expatriate communities throughout the countries many cities and small towns.
The growing number of expatriates (expats) have helped a fledgling real estate market in the last decade.
The country is a nature-lover's dream. The country touts is overall conservation mentality, as well as extensive bio-reserve stance, which ensures protection of its jungle. Because of this, the country still holds one of the most eclectic assortment of birds, mammals, and butterflies, not to mention stunning flora. Costa Rica also houses spectacular marine sanctuaries off its Caribbean and Pacific coasts.
The country enjoys the largest middle class of all Central American countries, and is fast developing into a modern society. The country enjoys a solid history of democracy and stability, and has thrived under an attractive real estate market for the last 25 years.
Tourists and long-term stay services cater to any type of traveler. Retirees also have enjoyed the attractive and affordable lifestyle of Costa Rica. With non-oppressive warmth and enough rain without the burden of cold weather to accompany it, many find Costa Rica to be just the place to find the Pura Vida (the Pure Life) that suits them.
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