Are public services available in rural areas of Costa Rica?
It depends on the location. Most properties have electricity and water brought to the property boundary and it is the responsibility of the owner to bring those utilities to the structure on the property. Most areas of Costa Rica have land line telephone or cell phone service. Many of the larger cities in Costa Rica have cable television and all areas of Costa Rica have satellite (DSS) television. Top of Page 25. I’ve heard about squatters taking over property in Costa Rica. Is this true? Yes, If a property is left unattended for a long period of time, it is possible for a squatter to take possession of a property. But the squatter can usually be removed from the property without any legal problems within the first few years. If a person waits longer than that, then the owner with incur some legal costs to remove the squatter. We recommend that a property owner hires a local person to maintain the property in his absence. That includes checking on the property on a frequent basis and n
