Florida, Siquirres, Costa Rica Real Estate

Florida, Siquirres, Limón real estate covers a district in the canton of Siquirres, in Limón province, on Costa Rica's Caribbean side. It is the third district of its canton, has postal code 70303 and spans 82.0 km² (31.7 sq mi). Buying here is mostly about land and rural property rather than a dense town setting. A purchase is a long-term investment, so it helps to understand the zone before looking at individual properties.

The pack does not show any properties listed for sale in this district at the moment, so profiles here are general. Some buyers look for a lot to build a home and live in a quieter rural setting. Others consider a small farm or a house they could later rent out, which is a form of investing that depends on local demand and on the condition of the property.

Each profile needs different checks, so decide first whether you want to live here, build here or earn income, then compare what is available.

No property types are listed for sale in this district right now. When listings appear, this page shows them above by type. Until then, here is what to look at in the types most common in rural districts.

• Houses: structure, roof, damp, and whether the access is passable all year.
• Lots: boundaries, slope, access, and written water and electricity availability.
• Farms: water sources, access, and how much of the land is usable.

Only consider a type once you see it actually listed.

The district is inland, not coastal, in the Caribbean region of Costa Rica. In a straight line, it is 12.4 km (7.7 mi) from Siquirres, the canton seat, and 50.0 km (31.1 mi) from downtown San José. The Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 64.1 km (39.8 mi) away in a straight line.

These are straight-line figures only, and they show the district's position relative to the capital and the main airport, not the road distance.

• Run a title search at the National Registry (Registro Nacional) to see the owner and any mortgages, liens or annotations.
• Ask for a registered survey plan (plano catastrado) and check that it matches the title and the boundaries, size and access on the ground.
• Request a land-use certificate (uso de suelo) from the Municipalidad de Siquirres, plus the zoning plan if one exists, to learn what can be built.
• Confirm that property tax (Law 7509) and municipal services are paid up to date.
• For a lot or farm, get written water availability (AyA or the local ASADA) and electricity confirmation; building permits come from the local authority.
• Check protection areas around springs and rivers (Forestry Law 7575) and whether the land is inside or next to a protected wildlife area.

The district borders Peralta, Santa Cruz, Santa Teresita and Tres Equis (all in the canton of Turrialba), Siquirres, El Cairo, La Alegría, and Guácimo, Mercedes and Pocora (all in the canton of Guácimo).

Inside the district, the official neighbourhood is El Alto. Villages include Alto Gracias A Dios, Alto Laurelar, Bonilla Abajo, Casorla, Chonta, Pascua, San Antonio and Tunel Camp. Real travel time depends on the hour and the road, so visit at different times of day before deciding.

Start by working with a local agent who knows the area, and compare several properties before making an offer. Agencies and agents with listings in the zone appear further down this same page.

Once you choose a property, run the title search and survey checks, then use a Costa Rican notary to prepare the public deed. Ask for the full closing-cost breakdown, including the transfer tax (Law 6999), before signing. Foreigners can own titled property with the same rights as citizens (Article 19 of the Constitution), with the exceptions the law sets.