It would seem that the better investments in Costa Rica should center around helping the environment, starting intentional communities and tourism. If it can do all three at the same time then it's close to guaranteed!

Of course, I say this then have to tell you that I've just started a startling new business for Costa Rica that really has little to do with the above. I'm in production of a delightful, white, demi-sec wine that involves no grapes. It is to be sold locally and exported to the US, with expressions of interest from a wine distributer in Holland! No, I need no investment for this as it is completely subscribed to.

What I do have is a projected intentional community for the lower middle class with space for over 100 families, privately owned lots & homes, all needed energy produced in the community plus much of the food (organic). An investor could be under a limited partnership, you put up your money, take your earnings and leave. Or an investor could continue with the project as it goes on operating and starting up further ICs. Total start-up needed: $2,500,000. Business plan in process.

My partner has, in the last year, purchased two beach front lots. One for 80k and other for 100k. He sold the 80k lot for 150 last month. He has some offers on the other lot. Currently we are looking at a farm near tamarindo. It's around 2-3 million to purchase, we are in the process of raising money. If property values continue to rise as they are now. We should be able to sell this property for 5-6 mil in a couple of years.

Ok,
So I am done with relief work and will be heading down to Costa Rica to survey land for a purchase.
Anyboduy down there and want to meet?
I am interested in just about all types of projects and have multiple funding partners to bring into smart and eco-friendly projects.