Buying Land In Costa Rica • Confirmed & Pro

No "paja de agua" (water connection/letter) means no building permit. Essential Tips

Most land is owned outright, just like in the U.S. or Canada. buying land in costa rica

This is the unique "ID" number for every property. No "paja de agua" (water connection/letter) means no

You don't "own" beach land; you lease it from the government. and expensive. Southern Zone (Uvita/Osa): Lush

Many buyers hold land in a Costa Rican corporation for easier utility management. 📍 Location Spotlight Guanacaste: Dry, sunny, high-end, and expensive. Southern Zone (Uvita/Osa): Lush, wild, and requires 4WD.