Anyone who has ever had the privilege of visiting the Costa Rica rain forest has returned with a much better understanding of the beauty and mystery of nature. Though most people don't think of actual living in the area near the Costa Rica rain forest, those with a more adventurous spirit see the possibilities of residing in or around such a beautiful area.

The Costa Rica rain forest is everything you might hope it would be and more. When considering buying property in Costa Rica, it might be pleasantly surprising to find out that you can live in one of the more popular towns such as Joca Beach and still be near the rain forest. Though many people buy property along the central pacific coast of Costa Rica to be near the beaches, they find out soon enough that they are also living or vacationing near one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Only a short trip from the pristine ocean beaches, you can find yourself observing plants and animals that you had never dreamed of seeing in the wild. One could visit the Costa Rica rain forest every day for a year and see something different every time.

Imagine living in a place where you can be relaxing on the beach or frolicking in the surf one moment, then taking a tour through a national park later on in the day and seeing such Costa Rica rain forest inhabitants as 100 foot tall trees, colorful tropical birds and wild monkeys swinging over head. If this appeals to you, as it does to more and more people every year, it is worth your time to do some research into perhaps buying a vacation home ? or even a permanent home ? on the central pacific coast of Costa Rica.

Internet websites can give you some insight into the breathtaking areas where you could reside, as well as the beautiful homes that fit in so easily with the landscape. Take the time to do your research, and you just may find yourself considering buying a home in Costa Rica.