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Other Developments in Costa Rica |
Alazan Community |
| Support services (market, bakery, bank, hardware store, medical care, restaurants, etc). |
Can be 40 minutes to an hour from the project |
10-25 minutes from Alazan |
| Internal road systems |
Often in mixed condition, eroded, minimal slope stabilization efforts, new roads cut through soft clay |
Concrete block or paving strips at critical areas, retaining walls and plants stabilizing adjacent slopes |
| Electricity and water |
Often non-existent or “in progress” |
Fully functional, delivered to each homesite, maintained by ICE (national electric company) |
| Lot size |
Smaller lots |
Minimum 1.25 acres, up to 5 acres, average 2.5 acres |
| Views |
Often marginal views on most lots, not living up to description; views of neighboring houses |
Spectacular ocean, mountain, river valley, and forest views; Trees and topography afford privacy from other homes |
| Landscape |
Most of the vegetation is removed, creating a high potential for erosion. Little to no native vegetation remains to attract wildlife. |
Alazan is preserving and improving the landscape by planting native trees and plants that will attract monkeys, birds, and butterflies |
| Home construction |
Either purchase a completed home, or buy a lot and you’re “on your own” from there. Many developments are still just a collection of empty lots. |
At your choice, Alazan provides design and construction services to help you build your dream home. Alazan boasts 10 GORGEOUS homes and 2 more under construction. |
| Community cohesiveness |
Neighbors may or may not know one another |
Neighbors actively welcoming new neighbors. Active homeowners association with annual business meeting and periodic informal meetings. HOA committees engage in tackling community issues. |
