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The annual property tax to be applied throughout the Costa Rican territory is 0.25% of the appraised value, registered in the respective municipality where the tax liability originates. Real estate transfer tax Real estate transfer tax is calculated as 1.5% of the selling price of the real ...
Formal settlement of the territory began in 1522, and for 300 years the Spanish administered its colony under a military governor as part of the Captaincy General of Guatemala. Costa Rica acquired its name when the Spanish, expecting to find an abundance of gold, named it "Rich Coast." ...
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Costa Rica’s territory is so small that it encompasses only 0.03% of the planet’s surface. costa rica has nearly half a million species, representing 4% of the planet’s expected biodiversity. are you ready to discover it? Located between the heartbeats of Central America, Costa Rica is ...
This unique positioning grants Costa Rica a remarkable diversity of landscapes, from the lush rainforests of the Caribbean coast to the rugged volcanic peaks that rise towards the Pacific. Costa Rica's maritime territory extends beyond its mainland, encompassing an archipelago of approximately 79 ...
A country of Central America between Panama and Nicaragua. Although Christopher Columbus reached Costa Rica in 1502, Spanish conquest of the native peoples of the area did not begin until 1563. The country achieved independence from Spain in 1821 as part of Mexican territory and declared itself a...
Costa Rica was one of the first Latin American countries to recognize the importance of protecting natural resources. Nearly 25% of the country’s territory, and part of its maritime zone, has been declared National Parks and Protected Areas. As well, there are several private initiatives dedicat...
Also, all sorts of animals come into my territory. Every time a huge toad, a colorful lizard, a long snake, or even a flittery hummingbird get too close I end up having to go inside. Stop cramping my style! One time a huge toad even came into our house. I didn’t know what ...
as well as acting as a bridge between the Latin American continent and the Spanish context. In this edition,Costa Ricawill be the guest country, accompanied byHonduras,El Salvador,Panama,Guatemala, andNicaragua. As part of this invitation, there will be an exhibition and specific seminars dedicat...