Urban Centers

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to learn about many of Costa Rica's more populated areas.

Costa Rica's world wide brand was born from it's stunning natural beauty, attracting travelers, nature enthusiasts and thrill seekers from across the globe. But through the years, Costa Rica has quietly improved infrastructure with new highways and 2 international airports, one in Liberia up north in Guanacaste, and the other in the Central Valley, just a few minutes drive from San Jose, the capitol. It's no surprise that commerce sprang up around these ports of entry as did the infrastructure that supports it. And Costa Rica being a peaceable country with no military, low cost of living, great year-round weather and quality healthcare, soon multinational companies targeted Costa Rica as their corporate offices, manufacturing facilities and support centers, drawing on a happy, fully trained and mostly bilingual work force in the most secure country in Central America.

San Jose in the Central Valley, home to half of the countries population, has always been the main hub of commerce and urban sprawl took root with cities emerging from the surrounding area like Escazu, Santa Ana and Alajuela. And from there, smaller towns cropped up that offer the typically enchanting Costa Rica experience while only a few minute's drive from the urban action.

Only somewhat recently, the international airport in Liberia was expanded and the commerce and tourism growth that it triggered was unprecedented, vaulting Liberia to "urban center" status, though it still remains a smaller city by North American standards. But like anywhere, you're only a short drive from Liberia to many of Costa Rica's most cherished attractions like the Rincon Viejo National Park, Lake Arenal, Playas del Coco, Flamingo and Tamarindo.

These areas are the center of commerce in their respective regions and consequently, attract business travelers, and visitors from all over the world. Here is where you'll find the highest concentration of population and consequently, real estate.

Costa Rica Real Estate For Sale: All Urban Centers