Frequently Asked Questions

Why Costa Rica? From the moment you step off the airplane you experience the richness and beauty of Costa Rica. From the mountains to the beaches, the volcanoes to the rain forests, there is something for everyone. Whether you enjoy surfing, fishing, boating, exploring nature, or just relaxing on the beach, Costa Rica is a dream come true. Those who have the privilege of knowing the Costa Rican people have another list of reasons why Costa Rica is their favorite destination.

What is the time Zone? Central Standard Time; however without day light savings, they are two hours behind Eastern Standard Time.

What kind of roads will be used in the development? Gravel roads will be used on the property; these are most common in Costa Rica. The roads will be within a 7 meter servidumbre agricola which is equivalent to a 23 ft. right-of-way easement.

What kind of power source will be used? Public electricity will be brought within 100 meters of each lot.

Where will the water be supplied from? Water for the property will come from a well on the development. A water supply line will be in each street or separately run to each lot. The well and reservoir have been completed.

How many lots will be in your development? Currently 35 lots are being subdivided for Sail Fish Beach. In addition, about 20 smaller home sites will be available for construction of rustic cabins.

Where is the closest hospital to the development? A medical clinic and doctors office are in Quepos; hospitals are located in San Jose.

How far is the airport from the development? It takes about 2 hours by car from the San Jose Airport to get to Parrita; a new road is being built which will make the trip only 1 hour from the airport.

How stable is the Costa Rican Government? Costa Rica boasts a very stable government compared to other Central and South American governments. It has been called the “Switzerland” of Central America. It is a democratic republic with a president chosen by a general election every 4 years.

What are the annual property taxes? .25% of declared value, i.e. $250 per $100,000 of value.

Where is the closest beach to the property? Playa Banderas and Bejuco are 10 minutes from Ranchos Las Lomas.

What kind of sewage system is in place for the development? Each lot owner will pay to have a septic system installed at the time of home construction. Past prices for a septic system were $800 - $1,000.

What is the currency of Costa Rica? Colones. The exchange rate as of September 2006 517.56 colones for $1.00 U.S. Most places of business except dollars or colones so you do not need to change your money.

How much will it cost to build a house? Do you have any plans to look at? Can you give me the names of builders? Building costs in this area vary widely depending on size of the project, design, materials, degree of supervision and features. Other nearby developers are quoting  prices from $75(Paragon), $85(Columbus Heights) to $150(Del Pacifico) psf. not including soft costs and commissions. We are now working on plans to provide quality home construction at less than this range. Builder and buyer need to move quickly to hold current pricing in the face of material price increases. Our home designs will be presented our website as soon as they are released. We will coordinate our experienced contractors to help bring these savings to our future owners.