Costa Rica Real Estate Magazine

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COSTA RICA’S CENTRAL VALLEY

The Central Valley of Costa Rica, also known as the GAM (Greater Metropoli- tan Area) is made up of San Jose, Cos- ta Rica´s capital city and the provincial capital cities of Heredia, Alajuela and Cartago along with their respective sur- rounding smaller cities and towns. The GAM offers many advantages such as a year-round temperate climate for the most part. Heredia and Cartago tend to be cooler and Alajuela warmer than San Jose. In addition to a great climate most of the population lives in this area which in turn means that the amplest variety of amenities, cultural and enter- tainment offerings, shops, restaurants and all manner of activities are avail- able. Also, some of the best Medical and Dental care in the country can be found here. On the West side we have

the areas of La Sabana (location of Costa Rica´s mini-clone of NY´s Cen- tral Park), Rohrmoser, Escazu, Bello Horizonte and the Santa Ana-Lindora area. This is where the largest concen- tration of high-end homes and private schools can be found as well as the largest Mall in the Country, the Escazu Multiplaza Mall. Continuing past Santa Ana on Highway 27, you can veer off to the right and go visit Ciudad Colón, a cute small town with some high end residentials with great views. Just a lit- tle further is the World-famous Univer- sity for Peace. If you don´t veer to the right but instead continue onward on the highway you will pass exits for La Garita, which has many Quintas (large residential estates) and an endless choice of nurseries.

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