Living, Retiring, Working and Investing in Costa Rica

South Pacific Whale Coast retirement - relocation tour
Double occupancy
Green season $723.00 High season $796.00
Single person pricing
Green season $996.00 High season $1150.00
*10% surcharge for credit cards air fare is not included

From the moment of your arrival – through the orientation to the tours – you’ll know that you have always belonged here. The locals, and our staff will make you feel very comfortable and at home immediately.

We will ensure that you see a cross section of options that put you in a position to identify value, and lifestyles so you get a good perspective to decide on relocation to this beautiful area of Costa Rica. We are sure to present both the good and the bad. You will see everything in the area that matches your lifestyle and budget needs, meet the people who live here and are now a big part of the communities. You will get a good feel for the local lifestyles, dine in jungle gourmet restaurants that will overwhelm your taste buds and satisfy your pocketbook.

An in depth presentation on owning property in Costa Rica will form part of our seminar portion. This will include the total real-estate process – How to make the offer through taking the title for your property. Concession land will be covered in depth.

If you decide to buy property, we will introduce you to a selection of fine, tried and tested attorneys that have worked with us for years. You will also meet our best Engineers. If a development is your objective, our Company's experience can guide you carefully through the processes and put you with the best people to ensure approvals expediently and properly.

A complete list of professional services for all your follow-up needs is provided, as well as assistance in start-up, turnkey businesses and property rentals.

South Pacific Whale Coast Tour Itinerary

Monday::
Day 1 - Day 1 - At your arrival in the Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose, transportation will be waiting to take you to the Hotel Torremolinos just outside of San Jose.

Tuesday: :
Day 2 - Christopher Howard will meet you at the hotel’s buffet breakfast. There, you will receive an information packet about your trip, and Chris will give you an introduction to Costa Rica focusing on San Jose. Your hosts are one of the best Southern hospitality and Real Estate services available.
Annie Drake our concierge, will attend the briefing and tour you from San Jose to the south Pacific which departs at 8:30. En route, she will narrate the points of interest all along the way.

In the city, you will pass the Clinica Biblica Med. Center sponsored by Baylor University, see several Malls and many historical landmarks. Later, the colonial city of Cartago, you begin the ascent over the Cerro de Muerte mountain range to a height of 9,000 ft. with stunning views constantly. Bring a sweater for the cooler climate when we stop for an “agua dulce” or the national drink similar to hot chocolate, but with local sugar cane.

San Isidro, Perez Zeledon is the fastest growing city in Central America, but still has the charm of a small town, nestled in the coffee and pineapple fields, still at a high alt. There, lunch is at Bazookas, a Costa Rican version of TGI Friday’s.

The mountain descent will lead you to Dominical, the first town you will visit on the Whale Coast. Known for its 17 ft. waves, it has become a surfing destination. A quick trip to the town center will take you past various hotels, restaurants and shops before going south down the intense coastline. In Uvita, the bus stops at our South Pacific Real Estate Services office for your orientation to the Costa Ballena. Our office lies at the beginning of the famous Peninsula where a 1.5 mile long sandbar forms the perfect shape of a whale’s tail. Ironically, this marks the beginning of “Marina Ballena” national underwater whale park.

Around 2pm, you will check into the Mar y Selva Ecolodge where vivid views of the coastal reef islands are visible through ancient primary rainforest trees. Relax by the deck of the sub-olympic size swimming pool. If the view invigorates you, go on a short excursion like a jungle hike, walk along the beach, get a massage or rest in your deluxe jungle villa………. Just save your appetite for dinner at the hotel where the owner Marta grows her own exotic fruit and vegetables.

Wednsday: :
Day 3 - After breakfast at the hotel, individual staff members will take you on a familiarization tour of the coast, focusing on the towns of Dominical, Uvita and Ojochal. Along the way, you will meet new people, visit local amenities and experience our culture and attractions. Bring your bathing suit if you are inclined to swim when we visit the sea caves of Playa Ventanas or dive in the Tilapia waterfall to see the secret cavern the Virgel River has carved under the rock trapped in the center of the falls.

Be sure to work up an appetite for lunch at La Fogata pizzeria. The pizza dough, chicken and ribs are smoked over the wood of coffee and litchi fruit trees.

There will be time for a brief rest in your villa before an afternoon mini-seminar at hotel. If preferred, visit the organic garden, take a Jacuzzi in your room or stroll on the jungle trails, looking for scarlet macaws, monkeys, paccas, or many of the other rain forest animals.

The afternoon holds a fountain of knowledge for you. At our small seminar or MINI-SEMI, a variety of professionals will provide you with information needed for decisions about relocation and Real Estate. An attorney, accountant, architect, engineer, property management agent, and other professionals will give presentations and be available for individual consultations for your small group. Learn about every aspect of the “Relocation Process” from moving costs to residency requirements. Anything that is not covered will be provided later through one of our dinner speakers.

By now you should be expecting nothing but adventure, luxury and surprises. Dinner will be experienced at “Cuna del Angel” restaurant, hotel and spa. This European resort called the Angel’s Crib not only has exceptional European and Mediterranean food, but the spa is one of the best of the many in the area. Indulge in a mud facial or hot rock massage. Get your hair styled or browse through the unique rooms each named after angels before dining on exquisite pasta or seafood caught that day from the hotel’s boat.

After dinner, join one of our staff at a community activity. Each night there is a different one, please note the adjoining list. Turtle watches, live music with open microphone night (kind of a real life karaoke for musicians or wanna-be singers), movies in outdoor theatres, poker tournaments, etc. However, many chose to experience the “real night life”. From the patio of your villa, you can search for early ocelots, kinkajou’s, panthers or owls. If you don’t see them, you will surely hear them.

Thursday::
Day 4 - After breakfast, you will get an early start visiting a sampling of Real Estate properties that are offered. By knowing what is available you can make an informed decision about your future. Our agents will not only show you what is available, but continue to familiarize you with the WC and its residents. You will become more acquainted with the European village of Ojochal with its multiple of gourmet restaurants, Uvita with its invigorating beaches and waterfall covered rainforest mountains that drop into the sea or Dominical with its funky surf style cafes and giant waves. Remember, that all of these are close together. So, you don’t have to live there to experience it, only close by.

A cordon blue chef, Sara will prepare your gourmet lunch at the Chef’s Table. This hidden spot is located on a mountainside with a cascading river beside the exotic, 2 story rancho styled restaurant, hotel and cooking school. Afterward, the day is yours. Relax in your hotel, sea kayak, take surfing lessons or continue your Property Search. Whatever you do, spend the time deciding if this is the new life for you. If you decide that you want to learn more about this invigorating place, spend additional days. This is an option that we can happily help you arrange.

This special final evening will be spent at Las Terrazas, a Malaysian style hotel and restaurant with blinding sunset views over the Whale’s Tail. The only thing that competes with the view is the food. Every Thurs. night is movie night at Las Terrazas. After the meal, stay for the entertainment, experience another community activity or enjoy the real nightlife from your villa. By now, you will know the drill.

Friday: :
Day 5 - This is the worst day of all. Unless you have extended your stay here, it is time to depart the magnificent Whale Coast. There are still many wonderful experiences in store, but not like you will find here.

After breakfast, we will continue our trip up the coast north to Manuel Antonio. A brief stop to see the area then on to the central Pacific area where you will pass Playa Hermosa one of Costa Rica's major surfing spots, then on to of Jaco beach for lunch.

After lunch we will casually take you back to San Jose and your Hotel. The journey has some breathtaking mountains sights.

Once in SJ, we return to Torremolinos. This is your final night and is free to do what you wish.

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