Many people reaching their retirement years think about relocating to a country that is more peaceful and laid back than what they are used to, but with good medical care should they need it. The city of Heredia in Costa Rica is a popular retirement location for such individuals. Costa Rica is one of the more prosperous countries in Central America, and its large cities have an excellent infrastructure. The term infrastructure refers to social services, such as public transportation, and health care. Real estate in Heredia Costa Rica is in high demand because this city has the infrastructure they desire. A city of 50,000 inhabitants (with another 10,000 students of the National University of Costa Rica swelling the ranks during the school year), Heredia has all the modern conveniences expected today – shopping malls, hospitals, good roads, and even the ubiquitous internet at various hotspots throughout the city. Residents of the city can enjoy open air music performances on a weekly basis throughout the year, visit museums, and stroll through the large and beautiful central park.

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Real Estate in Heredia Costa Rica

People who decide to retire to Heredia will not vegetate. There is plenty to do in the city, and there is plenty to do in the surrounding area. Indeed, Costa Rica is such a relatively small country that all of its attractions are quickly accessible with a little planning. Heredia is located in the center of the country, so it is necessary to do a bit of driving or bus-riding if one wants to visit the coastlines (either of the Pacific Ocean to the south or the Caribbean Sea to the north) to get in a spot of scuba diving or sailing – or even turtle and whale watching. Volcano parks are a popular tourist destination, and there are four of these quite closet to Heredia. Hiking, mountain biking, even ziplining are popular pastimes. Heredia Costa Rica properties therefore are popular with people who wish to spend their retirement years doing the activities and indulging in the many past times that they never had time for before .