W E L C O M E T O C O S T A R I C A L U X U R Y R E A L E S T A T E
D E C A D E S O F F O R E I G N O W N E R S H I P
International buyers have been purchasing and holding Costa Rican real estate for 30+ years, creating depth, resale liquidity, and price benchmarks.
S T R O N G R U L E O F L A W
Clear title, a centralized public registry, and enforceable property rights provide confidence for foreign investors.
G L O B A L L I F E S T Y L E D E M A N D Beach, mountain, wellness, and eco-luxury markets attract consistent buyers from North America and Europe—not trend-driven speculation.
I N F R A S T R U C T U R
Modern highways, internatio internet, and private educati home living.
E N V I R O N M E N TA
& S C A R C I T Y
Strict zoning and conservatio protecting long-term asset v P R O V E N R E N TA L
High-end properties benefit stays, and strong luxury rent
Pricing remains resilient in luxury segments (up 4% in 2025)
Inventory up → more strategic buying opportunities (up 11% in 2025)
Longer days on market = leverage for informed buyers (400 DOM average)
Lifestyle-driven markets outperform national averages
I S C O N C E N T R A T E D
• Guanacaste & Nicoya Peninsula
• Central & South Pacific (Dominical, Uvita, Osa)
• Select Central Valley enclaves
• Branded & resort-adjacent developments W H E R E L U X U R Y D E M A N D
H O I S T H E C O L U X U R Y B U Y E R
• North American & European UHNW
• Lifestyle-first, investment-smart min
• Second homes, family compounds,
• Increasing interest in income-produ
I N V E S T M E N T A D V A N T A G E S
F O R L U X U R Y B U Y E R S
MARKET COMPARABLE
LUXURY PROPERTY
Costa Rica
Caribbean (top islands)
Mexico (prime resort zones)
Florida (coastal)
$1.5M – $4M $3M – $8M+ $2M – $6M $4M – $10M+
• No overdevelopment: Strict environmental and coastal regulations limit supply
• Lifestyle-first demand: Buyers prioritize quality, privacy, and views over density
• Lower land &construction cost base than many island markets
• No hurricane premium embedded in pricing or insurance
• Earlier stage of luxury maturity compared to long-saturated U.S. resort markets
REASON #2
40–60%
lower than comparable luxury properties in the U.S., Caribbean, or Europe.
MARKET
ANNUAL CARRY % (LUXURY ESTATE)
Short-Term Rental Platform Data (Airbnb & Vrbo)
60-75%
Luxury villas routinely achieve annual occupancy
Nightly rates of for ocean-view estates are common $800–$3,500+
Across key luxury markets (Guanacaste, Nicoya, Central & South Pacific): These trends are especially visible on platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO, where Costa Rica is consistently ranked among top Latin American destinations for high-value stays.
Top-tier homes outperform mid-market inventory on both occupancy and ADR
REASON #4
Costa Rica’s strict environmental protections limit new coastal luxury inventory:
No mass beachfront high-rise development Height, density, and setback restrictions preserve scarcity High-quality homes retain pricing power
Demand grows faster than supply—especially in prime locations.
C O S T A R I C A A S
A L O N G - T E R M
L U X U R Y P L A Y
• Lifestyle + investment alignment
• Scarcity-driven luxury market
• Secure Ownership and Legal Framework
• Lower Holding Costs vs Comparable Markets
• Lower Acquisition Costs vs Comparable Markets
C O S T A R I C A I S N ’ T J U S T W H E R E Y O U R
C L I E N T S W A N T T O V A C A T I O N — I T ’ S
W H E R E T H E Y W A N T T O I N V E S T , B E L O N G , A N D S T A Y .
