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San Buenaventura, Costa Rica
What It Is Like to Retire in San buenaventura
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. For more about retiring to this beautiful country see our retirement guide to Costa Rica.
Where to Retire in San buenaventura and Home Prices
There are some retirement target communities being built here (see Active Communities link at top right).
Median home prices here are lower than what you would find in U.S. We were able to search on the Internet and find one American style home that appeared quite nice in the high $100s.
What Is Special about San buenaventura
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.
What Is Not Special about San buenaventura
As in developing country there are some inconveniences.
Who Will Like Retirement in San buenaventura
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.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Tourism and agriculture.
Climate and Physical Environment
San Buenaventura is near the southern coast of Costa Rica, near the Pacific Ocean. The terrain is hilly and tropical
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
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Crime
Crime in San Buenaventura is a little lower than average.
Medical facilities
An 80,000 sq. ft. hospital is being built in the region.
Transportation
This community is a short drive from the Costanera, the coastal highway.
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