Is Costa Rica’s government stable?
Yes. They are the strongest ally for the United States in Central America. They are a democracy and have a very stable government. Costa Rica is the only country in the western hemisphere without an army; it abolished its army in 1949 and allocated the defense budget to education and healthcare. Are there any restrictions for Foreigners owning land in Costa Rica, like in Mexico?There are no restrictions for foreign ownership of land in Costa Rica. Foreigner ownership rights are the same as Costa Rica nationals and are protected by the constitution. There are regulations which apply to everyone if buying beach front property within 200 meters of the high tide mark.