Costa Rica is unique in so many ways. It was the first country in the world to abolish its army, which is a strong demonstration of its commitment to peace and stability.

It has a commitment to the environment also, with the plan to become the world’s first carbon neutral country by 2021. Costa Rica has been rated the greenest country on earth too. When you go there, it’ll seem natural to you. You’ll see green in all directions (except at a beach like Sámara, where there’s a lot of blue too).

The Costa Ricans are considered to be among the world’s happiest people (not to mention good looking). White people of Spanish descent constitute 85% of the population, Mestizos 10%, 3% Black, 1% Amerindian and 1% Chinese.

Oscar Arias, president of Costa Rica, won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Major industries in Costa Rica include electronics (such as HP), pharmaceuticals, financial outsourcing, and ecotourism.

Major crops include bananas, pineapples and coffee. Educational levels are high. English is now being taught from the lower grades.

Costa Rica has a unique and rich variety of plants and animals. It has the highest percentage of protected land of any country on the globe. It has 5% of the world’s diversity while having only 0.1% of the world’s land mass! There are four species of monkeys there (some seen on this property near Sámara).

Culture is rich and varied. Food is a joy in Costa Rica.

LIVE CHEAPLY IN COSTA RICA

How about Costa Rica the Switzerland of Central America? That's right folks you can live great on less than $1,000 a month in Costa Rica and we can prove it! Discover why thousands of U.S. and Canadian citizens are moving to Costa Rica to retire in style for a fraction of what it would cost them in the U.S. and most other countries.

Samara is one of the best places to live in Costa Rica.Why Costa Rica you ask?

• It's only 2 hours and 20 minutes by air from Miami
• A safe democratic country and the friendliest people on earth
• You can own property in Costa Rica
• Receive your residency and you don't have to give up your U.S. or Canadian Citizenship
• Live on a budget of half or less than in the U.S. or many other countries
• Receive your social security payments by direct deposit in local banks
• Senior citizens are given priority in lines at banks and government agencies
• Free bus transportation for seniors
• Very inexpensive first class healthcare system
• World class medical doctors and facilities.
• World class golf courses
• World class sport fishing
• World class shopping malls that rival the U.S.
• World class restaurants representing cuisine from all over the world.
• World class entertainment and cultural arts
• Beautiful and friendly people, less age conscious than in USA.

SOME ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF LIVING IN COSTA RICA:

• Low dental and medical fees
• Low medical insurance fees Low rental prices
• Low food costs
• Low restaurant meals
• Low entertainment costs
• Low accountant and attorney fees
• Low construction costs
• Very low real estate taxes
• No personal income tax

ADVANTAGES OF THE DIVERSITY IN COSTA RICA!

• The best sport fishing anywhere
• Live theater (the most spectacular theater in the western hemisphere)
• Numerous museums (a real pride of Costa Rica)
• Mountain climbing (Spider man would love the tallest mountain, 12,500 feet)
• Live volcanoes (breathtaking & spectacular)
• Pristine beaches (best on the planet)
• Deep sea diving (rivals anywhere in the Caribbean)
• Surfing (hey dudes, it's simply world class).
• Sámara is one of the safest surf sites for learning.
• Snorkeling (not many sharks either)
• Spectacular views (like looking out a window from heaven)
• Best climate in the World (eleven micro-climates)
• Therapeutic hot springs (great for all the aches and pain)
• Two coasts (Pacific & Caribbean).
• The Pacific is more popular.Sun bathing (with or without a bathing suit)
• Exotic wildlife (maybe you'll spot the majestic Jaguar)
• Bird watching & exotic butterflies (world class)
• Rainforest tours (out of this world, into the Jurassic period)
• Out of the ordinary tours ( diversity is Costa Rica's middle name)
• Best coffee in the World (puts Juan Valdez to shame)
• Incredible night life (for you single guys, who would want to leave Costa Rica?)
• Abundant Casinos (try your luck in some of the numerous casinos)
• Cultural influences (you will notice the cultural differences right away)
• Historical architecture (some dating back 300 years)
• Protected National Parks and Preserves (25 % of land in Costa Rica is protected with 454 national parks and preserves)