San buenaventura : Costa rica

What San Buenaventura is like for active adults

San Buenaventura is a village near the southern (Pacific) coast of the beautiful and unspoiled country of Costa Rica (San Isidro del General region). This area is near the beach, Ballena National Park, and not far from the regional airport. An active adults community with golf course is being built here called San Buenas.

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What is special about this retirement community

It is very near the coast and considerable infrastructure is being built here to support an influx of North American retirees. Costa Rica is relatively unspoiled, has a solid economy, and its government is extremely stable and progressive.

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What is not special about this retirement community

As in developing country there are some inconveniences.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Many expatriates come to San Buenaventura and Costa Rica in general for its tropical beauty. Reduced cost of living allows a much grander lifestyle than can be had in the U.S. But the most successful immigrants are those who come because they love the setting and the charm of living in a foreign country.

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Climate and Physical Environment

San Buenaventura is near the southern coast of Costa Rica, near the Pacific Ocean. The terrain is hilly and tropical

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Cultural environment

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Medical facilities

An 80,000 sq. ft. hospital is being built in the region.

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Transportation

This community is a short drive from the Costanera, the coastal highway.

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The Village of San Buenas, Costa Rica

The Village of San Buenas is a beautiful, safe and tranquil development located in Costa Rica's Osa region (south Pacific). This property has many different pricing options from lots starting around $20,000 and houses (including lot) starting ar

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Facts about SAN BUENAVENTURA

State: CR
Environment: Rural,Mountains,Coastal,Small Town,
City Population: Less than 10,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
Median HH Income: 0-20,000
Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: <80 (Very low)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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