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2. Costa Rica

3. When just 17 years old, I graduated high school early, bought an old
car and left Boston on the 2nd
of January, 1974, to explore the world.
I ended up driving as far as Guatemala, returning to Boston on the
2nd
of April. I’d discovered a lust for travel. (some photo shop work)

4. Here I am in the Maria Isabela Sheraton in Mexico City in 1974

5. I operated a jewelry manufacturing business
while in college based in Taxco, Mexico and I
liked to tour breweries when I traveled.

6. I’m A Baby Boomer!

7. After Graduate School, I decided I was tired of
Shoveling Snow each winter in Boston

8. So we moved to Key West, Florida in 1999

9. We thought we were all set in Key West

10. Then came 6 years of very active hurricane seasons

11. Key West in 2005
Hurricane Wilma

12. With Insurance now costing us over $13,000 per
year, we decided we needed a retirement “Plan B”

13. We looked around the States at our options

14. Puerto Vallarta,
Mexico
Ambergris Caye,
Belize
And started looking around
internationally

15. Costa Rica

16. Dominican Republic San Miguel
Allende, Mexico

17. Costa Rica

18. Panama Thailand

19. Costa Rica

20. HawaiiEcuador
Nicaragua

21. Costa Rica

22. The Greek Isles Spain Ireland
Paris
England
Italy

23. We finally decided that Costa Rica
was the place for us!

24. Our first piece of property in Costa Rica

25. Costa Rica is in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama

26. It’s about the size of West Virginia

27. Costa Rica is less than a 2 ½ hour direct flight from
Miami. Nearly every major US airline flies there.

28. Home to 4 million residents

29. It’s also home to 100,000 foreigners

30. Including more than 50,000 North Americans

31. Tap water is safe to drink in Costa Rica

32. The country contains more than 100 types of
ferns, 1,000 orchards and 2000 kinds of trees.

33. 27% of the country is protected land.

34. Costa Rica is home to a dizzying array of fauna.
Toucans
Tree Frogs Blue Morpho Butterflies
More than 50 kinds of
Hummingbirds

35. Humpback Whales
Olive Ridley TurtlesSquirrel Monkeys
Sloths

37. 860 bird species reside in Costa Rica;
including the spectacular Scarlet Macaw.
More than in the US and Canada combined.

38. Arenal Volcano
South Pacific Coast Beach
La Paz Waterfall
Costa Rica is loaded with
Natural Wonders
Diving off Cocos Island

39. San Jose National Theater
Cartago Cathedral Casinos
And man-made ones

40. And for those of us who prefer to relax.

41. There’s lots to do since tourism is the number

49. The temperature in the southern Pacific
averages 81˚ year round.

50. “Green Season”, the local’s favorite, is from
May until November. The mornings are
sunny and late afternoon showers are typical.

51. It’s a country with little government corruption.
And a very healthy economy.

53. The US is Costa Rica’s largest trading partner.
Intel is the largest employer.

54. The country has a high Global
Competitiveness ranking.

55. Costa Rica uses the colon as
their currency, not the dollar.

56. Infrastructure
is improving
rapidly.

57. The Coastal
Highway now
The Coastal
Highway in 2009

58. Costa Rica is a Democracy guaranteeing rights for residents and
foreigners alike. Freedom of speech, press and assembly are
exercised daily.
The government consists of three branches:
Executive: Costa Rica’s President, Laura Chinchilla
Legislature: 57 elected officials responsible for laws and taxes (39%
are women).
Judicial: 22 Supreme Court magistrates.

59. Costa Rica, a peaceful country, neutral for
200 years, was the first country in the world
to constitutionally abolish its army.

60. Focusing spending on Education (boasting a 96% literacy rate)
spending instead on
education
Costa Rica is proud
of a 96% literacy
rate among its
citizens; among the
highest in Latin
America
and…

61. High Quality, Low Cost National Healthcare
(nearly free to residents, about $125 per month)
Most physicians are trained in the US and Europe
and speak several languages including English.

62. Cost of an outpatient visit in Costa Rica is
approximately $70; in the US it’s $366

63. Costa Rica is a Popular Health Tourism
Desitination

64. Hospital
CIMA
The 3 Best
Hospitals in Costa
Rica include:

65. Hospital Clinica
Biblica

66. Hospital La Catolica

67. The pace of life
is slower.
Perhaps that’s
why Costa
Ricans have a
longer life span
than those in
the US.

68. Fresh, pesticide free produce and meats
are abundant and inexpensive.

69. Surprisingly;
world class,
gourmet
restaurants
abound in our
community.

70. Foreigners have the same right to property
ownership as Costa Ricans do.

71. Property ownership is Fee Simple.
Title Insurance is readily available.

72. Taxes are very low; approx. $1.95 per $1000 in value
A home valued at $200k owes only $390 per year!

73. Home insurance is approximately $387
yearly for a home worth $200,000.

74. Costa Rica is situated below
the hurricane belt

75. This was the parking lot of Sears in
Key West right near our house in 2005

76. Costa Rica does not sell ocean front
property, keeping their beaches public

77. Our community is located on the southern
Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

78. Easily accessible via a paved road from
San Jose, or a short commuter flight.

79. This is the new Caldera
toll road completed last
year that cut the drive
from San Jose to the
coast by nearly an hour.
The toll from end to end
is less than $4.00 US

81. This is the new coastal highway,
also completed last year.

82. Great property appreciation

83. Buying ahead of the trend is best

84. Recently expanded Juan Santa Maria Airport in San Jose

85. Ojochal
New airports
historically
bring great
property
appreciation.

86. Ojochal
Plans are now
in place to build
a new
international
airport just
south of our
project.

88. The new Hospital De Osa opened in 2008, an
80,000 sq. ft., 88 bed facility right near us!

89. Plenty of new commercial development in the region

90. Plenty of new commercial development in the region

91. Golf, Bowling, NFL ticket, Sports Bar, Pool Hall, All in our Area!

92. Shopping in Costa Rica includes nearly all you can ask for

93. Taxes
Taxes in Costa Rica
Property tax is approx. $1.45 per $1000 in declared
value for property under $200k
Property tax is $1.95 per $1000 over $200k
Graduated tax on income from inside the country
No tax on Income from outside the country
No capital gains tax
Sales tax is 13% and is not charged on professional
services like lawyers, doctors, dentists, etc
There is a hotel tax (room tax)
There is an airport departure tax of $28 per person

94. We offer Ocean and Mountain view home
sites. Prices start at only $40,000.

95. We have a brand new marina just north of us in Quepos
and a new golf course within minutes of our

96. Example of Ocean View

99. Example of Mountain View

100. Part of our Chontales Development totaling over 2200 acres

101. All of our home sites come complete with
roads, water and electricity on the lot.

102. We will build your luxury home starting at
$100 per square foot.

103. You may also choose to build your own
home, hire any builder of your choice, or opt
to simply hold the land as an investment.

104. Some of the homes we’ve built
$145,000 including land
$350k including land and pool
$260k including land and pool $290k including land and pool

105. Hand crafted
woodwork is
included

106. We make our own vinyl or aluminum windows,
doors, sliding doors, granite counters, hardwood
custom cabinets, wrought iron, sliders, everything

118. Every home was
custom designed.
UNTIL NOW

119. We’ve recently released a new Home Package Deal
The project consists of 80 home sites and a common pool and social
area
We are offering 3 two bedroom models in three sizes
Pricing land and home from $150,000 to $220,000 complete
We can deliver these Units in Six Months
Introductory pricing is only good through December 31st
, 2013
Payment Terms:
A $10,000 deposit will hold a unit, we will finance, or pay 100% of
balance and we’ll have you living in the house in 6 months or less.
These units will sell fast….

123. Club House - Outdoor Community Area, Pool and Grills

126. We also offer full rental management
services allowing you to earn income while
your property appreciates.

127. Our community offers numerous restaurants,
grocery stores, heath care services, hotels,
schools and shopping opportunities.

128. Fresh baked goods & organic dairy products

129. Ticos (Costa Ricans), Americans, Canadians, French,
Dutch, German, Students, Retirees, Professionals,
Farmers, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Bakers, Families….
The people of our community include…

130. Here is our 8 room guest house that we use for
our tours. We cater to all culinary requirements!

131. Visit Us to Find Out More
See the Front Page of our website
www.PacificLots.com
or the “Visit Us” page on our website:
For Dates of Our Upcoming
4 day “Discovery Property Tour” at only $299 pp
or our
7 day “Country and Property Tour” at $1500 per
couple or $1000 per person (single room)
See why our property tours continue to sell out!
We have NO SALES PRESENTATION

132. Tour Costa Rica on one of our all inclusive 4
day property tours for only $299 per person

133. “See You Soon in Costa Rica”
Pura Vida = Pure Life