Punta Uva

Punta Uva · Limón

Essentials of Punta Uva

Punta Uva is a coastal little town, south of Puerto Viejo, that is famous for having one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. This jungle neighbourhood is popular for long-term travelers and families as it provides a calm environment. The abundant wildfire, the international vibe and the lower price make Punta Uva a perfect place to invest and live abroad.

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Understanding the Punta Uva market

Investing in Costa Rica is the best to make your money grow as the real-restate market is in full expansion. Setting up in Costa Rica, it is enjoying the Occidental comfort at attractive prices.
In the past few years, Costa Rica has attracted many foreign investors due to its social and political stability and its tourism sector which is considerably extending. Buying a property in Limón is an affordable solution and it is the right time to try as the housing sector has an annual estimation of 20%. Either it is for private or commercial use, you will undoubtedly derive profits.

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Buying basics

There is no legal restriction to buy a property in Costa Rica, even if you are a non-resident, who have the same rights than the native people in terms of property. Before purchasing, there is one fundamental element to consider: The most comprehensive form of property ownership in Costa Rica is fee ownership. Fortunately for foreigners, the conditions for this type of ownership are the same for Costa Rican nationals as they are for foreigners. The concept of fee simple ownership is the same in Costa Rica as in the US. Basically, fee simple ownership gives the owner of the property the absolute right to materially own the property. Before any purchase, it is recommended to examine the different legal documents such as the owner of the property, the plans... You will find all the useful information on the website registronacional.go.cr. It is also encouraged to contact a professional of the real-estate market in the area to know the different steps of the buying process. Some experts advise to buy a good through the creation of a limited liability company, which will increase the application fees.

Seasons

Low Season

Aug 01 – Oct 31

Thanks to its tempered climate all year long, temperatures are in average between 18 and 25 degrees. The months from August to October correspond to the rainy season. The Pacific Ocean is restless, which provides excellent surfing conditions. However, some roads are impracticable due to the waterways to cross.

High Season

Jun 01 – Dec 01

From June to November, it is the rainy season, which is called "temporada verde". However, it does not mean rain for 24hours a day. The abundant rains only last for one to two hours during the afternoon. It is possible to enjoy sunny mornings. Roads can be muddy and there are less visitors. Therefore, you will enjoy...

Peak Season

Dec 01 – May 01

From December to April, it is the dry season. It is the best moment of the year to travel to Costa Rica but it is also the most touristic period. Prices increase and most of hotels are full. But you will enjoy very good weather conditions. This is the best moment to sunbath and benefit from dream beaches.

Points of interest

Butterfly garden

The Veragua Foundation for rainforest research has created, among others, a butterfly garden which gathers hundreds of the most colourful butterflies in the world. Costa Rica is famous for the magnificent blue morpho butterfly, along with 10,000 other species: this country has an incredible diversity of butterflies....

Cahuita National Park

This park is characterized by miles of white sand with coral reefs close to shore and jungle trails. The National Park was created in 1970 to protect Costa Rica's largest coral reef off the Caribbean coast. Nowadays, its marine ecosystem is on the edge of extinction. But the national park is also made of large fores...

Aquamor Talamanca Adventures

Aquamor is a company specialized in teaching and guiding adventures with dolphins, diving and kayaking. It proposes a lot of diversified experiences, from paddling out to the sea to hiking rainforests, by way of diving to the finest coral reefs of Costa Rica. They offer an unprecedented experience, in the best condi...

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The province of Limón is situated along the Caribbean coast and the area was firstly settled by indigenous people. It is considered that the province was named in reference of a lemon tree that was planted in front of the office of the Governor of the region and that is was the only tree of this species. The area of Limon has the largest port of the country to export goods abroad.
The region is one of the most pristine and lush province of Costa Rica due to its 125 miles of shoreline between Nicaragua and Panama lined with coconut trees and white sandy beaches. This ultimate tropical ...

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