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| Costa Rica at a Glance
Located in Central America, Costa Rica is a small gem placed in
between the continents of North and South America, and the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans. This critical geographic placement, coupled with its tender age of only
300 million years makes Costa Rica one of the most ecologically diverse places
in the world. Its twelve climatic zones host 5% of the world's flora and fauna,
with new discoveries cataloged daily. This enticing array of earthly splendor
is enhanced more by its long standing political stability, demilitarization, and
high standard of living. Of its four and a half million inhabitants, over fifty
thousand are welcomed foreigners who have chosen Costa Rica for its beauty, perfect
climate, wonderful people, and affordable cost of living in a stable society.
Costa Rica is also one of the world's top tourist destinations, drawing hundreds
of thousands of visitors annually. One has a choice of vacationing in an all inclusive
resort on a breathtaking beach or a secluded mountain getaway and reveling in
the awesome beauty of one of Costa Rica's thirteen National Parks. Whether observing
the turtle migration in Tortugero, or bathing in the thermal waters under Arenal
Volcano, a visit to Costa Rica guarantees an adventure for all.
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| Buying Property in Costa
Rica |
|  It is no secret that very few laws and restrictions
oversee the Real Estate business in Costa Rica. Therefore, there are some basic
but essential procedures you can follow to insure that you obtain the best value
with your Real Estate investment, and that a successful transaction is achieved.
This includes dealing directly with the seller. An agent should assist both of
you, communicating offers, counter offers and terms until both parties walk away
with a satisfactory agreement.
No amount of experience
in dealing with real estate in another country can be insurance against a scam
or being victimized by the common practice of "Sobre Precio"(over pricing). The
best way to protect yourself when purchasing real estate in Costa Rica is to assume
a very active role in the entire process. We at Green
Mango S.A. take pride in our business ethics and the service we provide. Our clients
rest assured that they have negotiated the very best price and terms directly
with the sellers, and have been thoroughly involved in every aspect of the transaction. |
|  We all face a new set of challenges while
making a transition to another culture and environment. Having experienced this
first hand, we at Green Mango S.A. are committed to helping you through the processes
beyond the purchase stage.
We will gladly connect you
with reliable moving companies, suitable rentals, auto finders, architects, contractors,
and skilled personnel for the periodic care and maintenance of your land, as well
as guide you through and introduce you to the local business community. Having
helped many others who we now consider good friends, we happily await newcomers
and are glad to show you the basics of this friendly little town we call home.
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Green Mango S.A. now offers several home plans
featuring elegant and modern
designs that may be paired in combination with
any of the properties we feature in our listings.
We make it possible to avoid
the headaches of building in a foreign country by working with skilled, experienced,
English speaking builders and architects who take pride in their work and have
a solid reputation to stand on.
Puriscal Projects S.A. and Ingenieria Civil
ICSA S.A. are locally established companies that understands the logistics pertaining
to building in Costa Rica. They have reliable crews who produce quality craftsmanship
resulting in a home built with high standards that will live up to your expectations.
Of course, you may also work with them to create a design of your own and have
confidence that your construction will be completed as scheduled, and at a fair
market price.
For more information please visit our new section featuring unique
and stylish home designs and models.
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|  Costa Rica is packed full of exciting and
beautiful destinations and by far the most thrilling is Arenal Volcano and National
Park. Nothing can prepare you for the awesome sight of red hot molten rocks tumbling
down the mountain side and the rumbling vibrations of this towering giant. The
incredibly fertile area surrounding Arenal is abundant in lush vegetation with
innumerable bird species and other wild life. Several days may be enjoyed here
filled with walks through the rain forest, horseback rides, canopy tours, world
renowned water sports, and of course relaxing hours soaking in the natural thermal
pools. The gently rolling country side is also ideal for cycling and scenic drives.
Over all Arenal Volcano is one destination which should not be missed.
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| Here are a few of suggestions
for books with excellent information about Costa Rica. |
| Name : COSTA RICA With
the Best Beaches and Outdoor Adventures. | By Elliot
Greenspan - Frommer's http://www.frommers.com/ |
| Name : CHOOSE COSTA RICA 6th,
Travel, Investment, and Living Opportunities for Every Budget. | By
John Howels - The Globe Pequot Press - http://www.globe-pequot.com/ |
| Name : THE GOLDEN DOOR
TO RETIREMENT AND LIVING IN COSTA RICA | By Christopher
Howard - Costa Rica Books - http://www.costaricabooks.com/ |
| * These publications
are normally found at your local Public Library.
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Miguel worked as a professional freelance photographer and photojournalist
in Colorado. His work has been published widely through various Hispanic publications
as well as the EFE wire news service, which provides news and images to Hispanic
media outlets around the world. His accomplishments include awards and merits
from the Colorado Press Association in Denver and the National Association of
Hispanic Publications in the US.
To view samples of his
portfolio, please feel free to visit the following link:
Miguel Angel Castro Professional
Photography
Sports -
Music - News
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 An artistic and insightful blog, Open
Toe Shoes offers a glance at our lives in rural Costa Rica. Updated weekly, the
Colorado native adds a creative twist to the joys and struggles of life in a foreign
country.
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and build your dreams in this unique tropical destination |
We specialize in the charming mountain area of Puriscal in Costa
Rica. Many have already discovered this desirable location and chosen it for its
spring like climate, ample services and easy access to San José, the airport and
Southern Pacific beaches. The small town of Santiago de Puriscal offers a unique
rural and friendly ambiance characteristic of the agricultural community. There
are many ideal pieces of land, farms and mountain
homes for sale with varied sizes and qualities suitable for retirement, vacationing,
investment,
eco-development, reforestation and tourism projects all with mountain, Central
Valley, ocean views and even volcano views.
Puriscal Real Estate Services
by Green Mango S.A. offers listings in the neighboring areas of Turrubares, Mora
County as well as Guanacaste.
We now offer complete constuction
services and a variety of pre-designed home
models including modern, and traditional styles.
Please feel free to browse
through our listings and photo galleries. You are also welcome to give us a list
of your needs and desires, and we will work to find your dream home or the piece
of land for you to build it on. We work strictly on
commission as allowed by Costa Rican law and our policy is always to facilitate
buyers to negotiate directly with sellers to insure clear and transparent transactions. |
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Casa Del Sol 5bd, 4.5 ba, pool, jacuzzy & gorgeous views near
Santiago, Puriscal
 First
time on the market and priced to sell, this incredible opportunity combines a
remarkable piece of land with an exquisite mansion which is unquestionably the
finest construction in the area of Puriscal.
 This
beautiful property sits at an altitude of 3500 feet to enjoy some of the mildest
temperatures in Costa Rica. San José can be reached in under one hour as well
as the International airport. Central Pacific and Southern beach towns are a 1.5
hour drive and the new public hospital in Puriscal is just 15 minutes away. A
must see. Read more
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Uniquely Designed Home with tropical gardens surrounded by beautiful
Costa Rican nature 
Quaint details and abundant tropical
foliage welcome you and yours to this exquisite 5.1 hectare, (12.64 acres),
quinta that is perfectly located in a private area between Puriscal and Ciudad
Colón. The beautifully designed, 364 m2 (3918 ft2) home with additional terrace
is constructed with exotic tropical woods and top quality materials for a solid,
seismic sound structure. Equally solid, a private one bedroom guest house sits
nearby and both enjoy inspiring views to the northern mountains and Central Valley.  Access
is from a paved road up until the last 200 meters which is a public gravel road.
Puriscal center can be reached in as little as ten minutes, and Ciudad Colon in
under twenty minutes. High mountain altitudes offer cool living temperatures year
round. All services are available and a private water system is in place.
Read more
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Ecologically minded home with beautiful views and access to all
modern amenities 
Tucked into the picturesque hills
of Mercedes Norte, Puriscal, this two bedroom two bath home offers creature comforts
integrated with the beauty of nature. The truly unique green living design takes
advantage of the excellent climate found in high altitude (3350ft) tropical environments
with it´s open air kitchen, dining and living spaces. Inside, two ample, master
suites feature spacious ventilated closets and private baths, one with a deep
soaking tub. Public water, electricity and telephone with high speed internet
are already in service.  The
newly completed public hospital in Puriscal can be reached in only 15 minutes.
Popular shopping malls and theaters in the Escazú area are a mere 45 minute drive,
while San José and the International Airport are only one hour away. Southern
and Central Pacific beaches are accessed in as little as 1.5 hours.
Read more
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Gorgeous
Quinta in a tropical setting near Santiago
Puriscal
 Located
just North of Santiago, Puriscal, the nearly
5 hectares of beautifully landscaped terrain
are host to abundant trees including hardwood
and various tropical fruits. A densely forested
area protects one of the three natural springs
which feed a creek that runs through the property
providing service water to the grounds and
a gorgeous natural setting for birds and other
wildlife.
Privacy and views to the Central Valley are
just part of the charm of this unique property
which is only three miles from Puriscal center,
and under five minutes from the new state
hospital.
 The
property is fully titled and it is registered
within Mora county with construction permitted
up to 70% of the entire terrain. An internal
road, half paved, with a good drainage system
already established, leads to the various
building sites throughout the property.
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Puriscal,
Costa Rica - 506.8397.3038 
See details from the Costa Rica tourism bureau
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