Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio · Puntarenas

Essentials of Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio is a small village located on the edge of the ocean. It is mainly known thanks to the "National Park Manuel Antonio" located just next door. The village environment is a real treasure of biodiversity that attracts visitors from all over the world. The white sandy beach, the shimmering blue water make this place as a true paradise. Many housing units have emerged to meet an ever-increasing demand.

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Understanding the Manuel Antonio 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 Puntarenas 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

Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio national park is a natural park with an area of more than 16,24km2 which is located south of the west coast of Costa Rica.It was created in 1972 by Costa Rica inhabitants who wanted to preserve one of the most beautiful and diverse regions in the world for future generations.Manuel Antonio National Pa...

Espadilla Beach

Playa Espadilla is the closest beach to the city center of Manuel Antonio. It extends over 3.6km and is divided into two part by the presence of an estuary.The northern area is a pleasant and accessible beach, while the southern part is located on Manuel Antonio park who is a black sand beach, characterized by a tro...

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The etymology of the name of Puntarenas means "tip of sand". It is the largest provinces of Costa Rica, which extends from the northwest to the southwest of the country. Its many paradisiacal beaches have long been the region's first tourist attraction. However, the national parks "Cabo Blanco" and "Corcovado" and their very wild aspects are what impress visitors the most. The region is also known as "Pearl of pacific", since its origins, the port represents the most important export site of products. The settlers used it at the time as a starting point for transporting coffee and other pro...

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