Known locally as “Surfer’s Paradise”, Jaco Beach is rapidly becoming one of Costa Rica’s most well know and highly publicized destinations. Home to a host of exclusive features, including a vibrant night life, a plentiful array of beachside storefronts and a wide variety of eateries, Jaco Beach is also currently one of the hottest places to buy condos and beach front real estate in Costa Rica. From spectacular beach front condos and two and three bedroom family homes, to more secluded housing developments and ocean view apartments, this bustling beach town has plenty for investors to choose from. For those who prefer to avoid the hubbub of the main drag and its surrounding downtown area, the outskirts of Jaco contain plently of serene and colorful natural settings, rich with wildlife and lush tropical vegetation. Located at the heart of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast, less than a two hours drive from the nation’s capital city of San Jose and a mere hour and a half from Juan Santamarķa International Airport, Jaco Beach is one of the country’s top vacation destinations. Millions of natives and foreigners alike flock here each year in search of sun, sand and relaxation. Just five minutes away from the spectacular Los Sueños Resort and Marina and set against a backdrop lush tropical rain forest, Jaco offers visitors an exciting choice of activities ranging from Sports fishing and golfing to horseback riding and canopy zip lining. Beautiful people, charming restaurants, luxurious condos and top notch hotels abound. What just a few short years ago was a sleepy little fishing town is now host to an assortment of night clubs, bars casinos, stylish condos and more. It’s an ideal location, just a short ways from city and strategically situated between peacuful Herradura bay and the breathtaking Manuel Antonio National Park. All of these features make Jaco an attractive market for vacation rentals, which have been the driving force behind the recent surge in local condo and housing developments. Investors from all over the globe are scurrying frantically to get in on what has recently proven to be one of the most lucrative condo and real estate markets on the planet: Costa Rica. At the center of this small, tranquil nation and also at the center of the real estate boom is Jaco Beach, an area which has already developed a reputation for profitable, secure condo investment opportunities. Condo construction is leading the way. There are currently approximately 2000 condominiums in some stage of development in Jaco (from preconstruction phase projects that have yet to break ground to units nearing completion). Rates for two bedroom beach front condos, while appreciating rapidly, are still available at affordable rates. Affordable, single family homes are also plentiful, while undeveloped beach front property is practically non-existent and largely inaccessible. Nevertheless, for those seeking raw land, there is still a great deal ocean view property available, mostly located slightly south of Jaco. There are plenty of oversized lots perfect for home construction and large tracts of land ideal for condo development or investment purposes. This means that there is no end in sight to the condo explosion, as developers hasten to contribute to the Central Pacific’s rapid growth. Whether you are looking for a solid condo investment, a pleasant place to settle down, or somewhere to relax and enjoy a pleasant climate, beautiful beaches and a large variety of wildlife including beautiful tropical vegetation and a huge variety of colorful birds and butterflies, if only just for a few weeks each year, Jaco Beach and its surrounding areas an ideal destination. |
