Are foreigners allowed to own property in Costa Rica?

"The only restrictions on foreigners purchasing property in Costa Rica are in the Maritime zone within 200 meters of the ocean. This area is not for sale though you can get a concession to build things like tourism projects on a leasehold type basis. Expats typically can't get concessions although some grandfathered properties are still privately owned. Expats otherwise have the same rights to property ownership in Costa Rica as a Costa Rican would have. Property ownership is deeded and fee simple and over 95% of the entire country's properties are registered in a national property registry," wrote a member who made the move to Southern Pacific region of Costa Rica, Costa Rica.

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"Yes, foreigners are allowed to own property in Costa Rica. The country has a long-standing tradition of welcoming foreign investment and has a legal framework in place to protect foreign property owners. Foreigners can purchase property in their own name, or through a corporation, and can also obtain long-term leases. In addition, Costa Rica has a number of incentives in place to encourage foreign investment, such as tax exemptions and other benefits," explained one expat living in Costa Rica.