The Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) is the main urban agglomeration in Costa Rica and includes the four largest cities: San José, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago. It is one of the most populous, urbanized and economically active regions in the country. The province of San José is the only one that is submerged in its entirety within this demographic space and therefore is divided into east and west zone.
The eastern zone includes cities like Curridabat, Barrio Escalante, San Pedro and Tres Ríos. The development of this area has had a significant increase, from commercial options such as restaurants and shopping centers, to real estate investments for all types of budgets. Learn why to invest in the east of Costa Rica’s capital city.
Aleste Project
Developed by Portafolio Inmobiliario, Aleste is a mixed-use complex in Guayabos de Curridabat. Currently under development,it is expected to have three areas in which residential buildings with premises for commerce, offices, restaurants and entertainment shops can be found. In addition is going to have green areas, parks, trails and bike paths to interconnect the different developments. The project was joined by a medical tower of the Hospital Clínica Bíblica.
This complex seeks to improve the quality of life, focused on providing a space to live, work and enjoy without having to leave the east zone of the GAM. It even shares goals with Transport-Oriented Urban Development.
On the other hand, one of the objectives set by Portafolio Inmobiliario is to connect the city and nature. The project has been awarded already with the Ecological Blue Flag in the Biodiversity category, even though it is still in development stages.
To achieve these goals, native trees have been acquired, which contribute to the biological corridor and the different species of birds and animals that inhabit the Central Valley. Thus showing with the Aleste Biodiversity Plan 2020-2023 the true commitment that this project has with being sustainable and contributing to the biodiversity and development of the city.
Real Estate Development
The market in the east has increased in recent years. Properties in cities like Curridabat, Tres Rios, Moravia and surroundings have increased in added value and quality. Urbanism in the GAM is constantly changing, with more and more investors betting on the east for apartment tower developments, family properties, modern homes.
Do not hesitate to contact our Nativu Curridabat advisors for more information about real estete available options.
Gastronomy
If we talk about gastronomic culture, the eastern area can not miss; here are unique spaces where food, history and culture combine to offer the best of Costa Rican cuisine. In places like Barrio Escalante, San Jose and Curridabat, there are options for all tastes.
Restaurants, cafes, bars, places with family atmospheres and more, in this area you will find everything! Shopping centers such as Momentum Pinares, Central Market Curridabat, Vía Guayabos or places like Barrio Escalante, San Pedro and Pinares and much more that make the east the best place to live.
Commerce
The investment has focused on shopping centers, recreation and other integral spaces where all kinds of goods and services are obtained. From medical towers with high quality professional services to small premises of national entrepreneurs with local products. The east is so central that it connects with areas of important development throughout its periphery.
Its proximity to places such as Cartago, Paraíso or Coronado allow extensive trafficking in commercial spaces as well as a wide variety of products from different areas.
Local Tourism
One of the main advantages of living in the east of the GAM is that you can do local tourism at low cost and with multiple benefits. The proximity to mountainous areas, viewpoints, waterfalls and more, allow in a short time, to disconnect from the city to enjoy new places, not to mention the enormous benefit it means for local producers and businesses.
There are even properties with great potential for ecotourism within the GAM, do not hesitate to consult our advisorsfor these investment options.
This area is covered by our Nativu Advisors, willing to help you find the property that suits your budget, tastes and expectations. Development and urbanism is on the rise, more and more people are deciding to invest here and generate their own income through businesses and quality service options.
Do not hesitate to contact our Nativu Advisors if you want to know more about the options in the market and how to find the property you are looking for to invest wisely.
