The western zone of the Capital City of Costa Rica has everything you need to live comfortably. The location, easy access to routes and highways, warm climates, communication with surrounding areas, shops, health centers, schools and the great capital gain, are some of the benefits of investing in properties in Escazú, Santa Ana, Rohrmoser and surroundings.

The Nativu Escazú and Santa Ana office provides advice from La Sabana to Ciudad Colón and this is all you need to know about the area before buying properties in Escazú, Santa Ana and Rohrmoser.

General information

The Greater Metropolitan Area of Costa Rica (GAM) is the main agglomeration of the country and here are the most urbanized and economically active areas of the country.

Escazu

It is the first district and head of the canton that bears the same name. It is located on the west side of San José. Over time, this city has known how to combine high social and economic development with the modernity and exclusivity that only this area offers.

It has an estimated population of around 14,000 inhabitants and a total area of 4.38 km2. It has a tropical climate, so throughout the year the temperature varies between 17ºC to 28ºC.

Santa Ana

Santa Ana is a canton and has four other districts in addition to its head: Brasil, Piedades, Pozos and Salitral. It has a total area of 5.4 km2 and is characterized by a high rate of urban and commercial development. It also stands out for having the highest Human Development Index in the country.

This district acquired the title of city in 1970 and has an estimated population of 60,000 inhabitants.

In this area, temperatures vary between 18ºC to 29ºC. It is located on the intervolcanic plateau of the Central Valley, so it is sunny and hot most of the year.

This canton is predominantly urban, however it presents flat and other mountainous reliefs that create favorable conditions in terms of water sources.

Rohrmoser

It belongs to the district of Pavas, in San José and is considered a perfect place to live due to its privileged location in the center of the city. Very close to La Sabana Metropolitan Park, a 72-hectare recreational area and the largest urban park in the city.

On average the climate oscillates between 17ºC to 27ºC; It is predominantly dry and partly cloudy, which makes it cool throughout the year. This area has developed a lot in recent years, which allows a perfect lifestyle for families and lovers of the city. It has wide options for housing projects, educational centers, shops and much more.

According to your preferences

Thanks to the experience of working and living in the area, the NATIVU Escazú & Santa Ana team made an analysis of each area, to recommend the one that best suits the client, according to their interests and needs:

Real Estate Developments and Independent Properties

In the case of independent properties, there is a variety of houses of all sizes and for all tastes. Condominium living is another options with many benefits. Whether you decide to invest in condominiums with houses already built or to built inside one; this lifestyle is highly coveted in the western area.

This model of housing is designed so each member of the family finds a space to coexist and develop in the best way. Depending on the area in which you want to invest, the types of condos vary.

In Escazú

The condominiums are integrated into more familiar spaces such as Jaboncillos; where there are options like Cortijo San Miguel, Rosablanca, La Hacienda, Pamplona, Vista de Oro, El Poró, Vistas de Escazú, among others. In the Guachipelín Sur area: Cerro Alto, Cerro Real and Villas de Valencia Condominium; While in Guachipelín Norte you can choose Río Palma, El Tejar, Residencial Loma Real, Residencial Pinar del Río, among others.

In San Rafael de Escazú there are options such as Escazú Village, Avenida Escazú, Altos / Torres de Mayorca and Tirreno. And in the San Antonio area; Terralta, Riveras del Monte and Déndera to mention a few.

In Santa Ana

In this area there are many spaces with extensive real estate developments such as Avalon, Hacienda del Sol, Hacienda Paraíso, Fuerte Ventura, Santa Ana Hills, Santa Ana Flats, among others.

In Rohrmoser

There are some important condominiums in places like Nunciatura, around Parque del Café or Parque del Perú. Real estate complexes that stand out are Altos de Nunciatura, Vistas de Nunciatura, Elysian, Hyde Park, Gardenia, Le Park, Cosmopolitan Tower, Torre W, Nunciatura Flats, Torre One, Qbo, among others.

Costs of living

By being an area with high economic development and great investment, the living costs are higher than in other areas of the country. However, the wide commercial options, educational centers and other amenities that the west area offers, boost its exclusivity as well as the convenience of finding everything in one place.

Below, we show you a table of approximate monthly costs for a family of four residing in Escazú, Santa Ana or Rohrmoser developed by the NATIVU Escazú & Santa Ana team according to their experience and knowledge in the area:

Advantages of living in the West Zone

Weather

Tropical climate all year
Temperatures between 17ºC to 27ºC
It is one of the favorite characteristics when investing

Commerce

Wide variety of options in all types of shops
Local investment sources
Exclusiveness

Nearness

It is in the heart of the GAM
Access to all main routes
Easy mobilization anywhere in the country

Schools

There are some of the best private schools in the country
It has options for all types of budget
Bilingual and trilingual educational centers

Real Estate

Great capital gain in the real estate sector
Wide range of options in condominiums for all types of tastes
Exclusivity in independent properties throughout the territory

Accessibility

Closeness to all areas of the GAM
Easy access to Route 27 and other main roads in the country
Accessibility to mobility to anywhere in the country

This information on what to expect from the Wester area is far from complete. These cantons offer unique opportunities and variety for different interests.

All the advisers in the area represent properties in the real estate developments mentioned before, so do not hesitate to contact our advisors, if you are interested in buying properties in Escazú, Santa Ana, Rohrmoser or its surroundings.

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