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Your trip will always start with some one waiting for you at the International Airport.
Costa Rica is virtually an undiscovered paradise. It is the new destination in Central America. There is a lot to see and do while you visit us. It is so easy to hire a driver/guide to save you time and money to show you the best of the best, or rent a car and drive your self to different destinations like Arenal Volcano.
Go canoeing in a quiet river, walk/hike on a rain forest trail and see the flora and fauna, enjoy the experience of the canopy tour or the rush of a rafting or kayaking trip.
Maybe you prefer to go fishing offshore, fly fishing in a river or a lake, or maybe you would prefer to enjoy some T-time in one of our beutiful golf courses.
Whether you are visiting a tranquil beach, the rain forest, the cloud forest or the city, we are here to help you out with your travel arrangements. Call us!
"Retire in Costa Rica and Get a New Lease on Life"
Bill Lawrence arrives in Costa Rica on Columbus Day 1981
I discovered Costa Rica on Columbus Day. Really in 1981 Costa Rica was not in the books, not known by the Travel Agents, not in the city libraries. How in the world could you know about Costa Rica? To know about Costa Rica you had to have a friend, and I did. He actually had sailed a tall ship to Costa Rica, and by his description I knew I wanted to make Costa Rica my new home, a new opportunity.
This is my story.
I learned right away that the Costa Ricans were a very friendly people and they have a very high pride factor and love of their country. Best of all they want to share their country with the gringo. Gringo to them is a term of endearment. This made it easy for me to assimilate and integrate into the culture. I have found that the best resource that Costa Rica has is its people. Sometimes with pride I refer to myself as "Lawrence of Costa Rica".
I had never been in a bed and breakfast so I started the first bed and breakfast in Costa Rica. Tourism was in its infancy and the government had to make a new category. Next someone told me about the internet. So in 1995 I was able to get started early and established the name www.costarica.org. With this advantage I have helped many people come to Costa Rica for vacations, retire, and be involved in their own business. Now I am involved in Tourism, Real Estate, the Personal computer club, the Kiwanas, and the International Baptist Church.
Welcome to Real Estate Tree. Our main goal is to provide you with clear insight into the meaning of investment and purchasing real estate in Costa Rica.
We know that relocating or purchasing a property is not an easy job. Moving to Costa Rica and doing business abroad requires a lot of research and reliance upon the company you may be using. Let us provide you with trustworthy assistance on every step of this process.
It will be our pleasure to lead you to a successful real estate transaction, property or the investment of your dreams.
Please get in touch with one of the Agents and let us know what you are looking for.
Our Mission and Dedication is to serve your needs.
We like to work on a personal basis. Our experiance over the last 25 years will give you an advantage to know everything you need to know about relocating and retiring in Costa Rica. You may want to continue to be active and work in Costa Rica where the pace is not measured by a New York minute. We have good resources that will help you overcome the stress of relocation and establishing your toe hold in Costa Rica.
The Costa Rica Home Finders
Finding a home in Costa Rica when you are not even sure where you want to be is daunting, So there is few qustins you need to ask your self and find anwers for them:
Sure, you see a photo of a home you like, the price is right, but what about:
the neighborhood.
the streets
Are shopping centers
restaurants and schools nearby?
Is it near to a hospital?
What's the weather like?, too much rain in the rainy season, windy in the dry season?
The house looks great; freshly painted walls, natural wood work with new varnish, doors close nicely, kitchen and bathrooms have good water pressure, drains work, no sparks from the electrical outlets, but what about:
Now one of the most important questions you have to make your self is...
Bill Lawrence arrives in Costa Rica on Columbus Day 1981
I discovered Costa Rica on Columbus Day. Really in 1981 Costa Rica was not in the books, not known by the Travel Agents, not in the city libraries. How in the world could you know about Costa Rica? To know about Costa Rica you had to have a friend, and I did. He actually had sailed a tall ship to Costa Rica, and by his description I knew I wanted to make Costa Rica my new home, a new opportunity.
This is my story.
