Welcome to Rica24.com - your all-encompassing resource center for Latin American civilization!

The creators of Rica24 developed this site with the idea of providing all of the facts and information one might need to plan a vacation, purchase real estate, start a business and/or move to one of the world's leading regions in terms of natural preservation, wildlife diversity and unspoiled terrain - Latin America.

While Rica24 is dedicated to providing the most in-depth resource for vacationers to Latin America, it is a little known fact to those who have not yet experienced the wonders of this region that what begins as a spectacular vacation has an overwhelming tendency to end in the vacationer's longing desire to move to Latin America.

For this reason, it only makes sense for Rica24 to provide not only a complete vacationers resource guide, but detailed information for those who wish to move to Latin America, as well.

If you already have a destination in mind, feel free to choose your desired country from the links above and begin discovering the bountiful resources we've provided - from airports, travel agencies, hotels and restaurants to real estate listings, the best places to retire and complete real estate purchasing guides written specifically for each region of Latin America.

Argentina Real Estate & Country Info

Discover the beauty of the eighth largest country in the entire world. Vacationing or moving to Argentina holds wonderful prospects, as tourism to this diverse landscape is not nearly as prominent as in many other Latin American countries. Privacy is easily found in Argentina, lush with nature and wildlife. From the immense coastline of sandy beaches and sheer cliffs, to the central plains, to the majestic mountain ranges, Argentina is truly a beauty to behold.

Belize Real Estate & Country Info

Belize is filled with some of the world’s most spectacular scenery and landscapes - from the coastal beaches along the Caribbean Sea, depicting the most magnificent sunsets in the world, to the beautiful hill country. Belize consists of more than 200 cayes, or islands, whose lengths range anywhere from a few hundred feet to 25 miles, up to 4 miles in width.

Bolivia Real Estate & Country Info

The Republic of Bolivia, though a land-locked country (no oceanic coastline), offers a multi-faceted landscape ranging from the western highlands of the Andes Mountains to the eastern lowlands, consisting of Amazonian rainforests and arid salt-flats of the southwest. On the border of Peru lies beautiful Lake Titicaca, while the world's largest salt-flats, Salar de Uyuni, are located in the southwestern corner of Bolivia.

Brazil Real Estate & Country Info

The Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest country in South America, 5th largest in the world, with an enormous coastline spanning 7,367 kilometers. Brazil also claims a multitude of archipelagos in it's territory. The massive country borders every nation in south America except for Chile and Ecuador. Settled across both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn, Brazil boasts a magnificent array of both plant life and animals.

Chile Real Estate & Country Info

Officially the Republic of Chile, this long, coastal nation is located in the southwestern portion of South America, wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. North to south, Chile stretches 4,630 kilometers of coastal landscape. Despite the excessive coastline, Chile has more to offer than beachfront scenery, with Atacama Desert in the north, lush national parks and ski resorts in the central region and the arctic climate of Grey Glacier in the far southern reaches.

Colombia Real Estate & Country Info

Colombia is probably best known worldwide for exporting a wonderful variety of coffee beans - the pride and joy of Juan Valdez! However, Colombia has much more to offer than just a great cup of joe. Sharing boarders with both the Caribbean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern side, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Colombia offers a vast coastline of magnificent sunsets and coveted beachfront property. From the low-lying coasts and smaller mountains of the Serranía de Baudó, to the rolling hills, Amazon jungle and higher peaks of the Andes Mountain range, Colombia offers a plethora of landscape diversity.

Costa Rica Real Estate & Country Info

Costa Rica offers arguably the most beautiful, naturally diverse landscape in the entire world. From the low-lying coastlines of white sandy beaches and rolling hills of agricultural farmlands, to the tropical rainforests, myriad green mountains and looming volcanoes - Costa Rica has so much to offer, even those who live in Costa Rica may never find the chance to experience all of its wonders.

Cuba Real Estate & Country Info

The Republic of Cuba is an archipelago of tropical islands in the northern Caribbean, where the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico converge. The most populous Caribbean nation, Cuba has a diverse culture, derived from its indigenous Taino and Ciboney tribes, Spanish and African peoples, and its US influence. Rolling plains dominate the main island, with steep mountains on the south eastern border. The 17th largest island in the world, Winston Churchill called Cuba a "large, rich, beautiful island..."

Dominican Republic Real Estate & Country Info

Nestled in the Greater Antilles archipelago, on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, lies the beautiful nation of the Dominican Republic. East of Cuba and Jamaica, west of Puerto Rico, Hispaniola is the second largest island of the Greater Antilles. The capital city, Santo Domingo, carries a long, rich history, being the first European settlement in all of the Americas. With 3 mountain ranges, a vast, low-lying valley and expansive coastline, the landscape of the Dominican Republic leaves little to be desired.

Ecuador Real Estate & Country Info

The Latin American nation of Ecuador, aptly named for it's central location on the equator, is made up of continental mainland and the Galápagos Islands, about 965 kilometers west, in the Pacific Ocean. Ecuador consists of three distinct landscape regions. La Sierra, or "the highlands", is a stretch of the Andes Mountains that runs north to south, cutting a path through the center of the country. El Oriente, or "the east", is comprised of Amazonian rainforests. The last is the Región Insular, the area of Ecuador that makes up the Galápagos Islands.

El Salvador Real Estate & Country Info

El Salvador, affectionately termed the "Tom Thumb of Central America" for it's comparatively minute size, is a magnificent anthology of natural beauty. From the sandy beaches of the Pacific Coast to the volcanic craters surrounding its many lakes, El Salvador is the only Central American country not bordered by the Caribbean Sea.

Guatemala Real Estate & Country Info

Guatemala is known to provide one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems in Latin America, ranging from Mangrove forests to oceanic littorals. Guatemala is home to 8681 species of vascular plant life and 1246 species of wildlife. There are 252 listed wetlands in Guatemala, including 3 swamps, 5 lakes, 61 lagoons and 100 rivers. More than 28% of Guatemala's territory is "protected", the highest of any Central American country.

Honduras Real Estate & Country Info

Honduras is made up of approximately 81% mountainous territory. The name Honduras comes from the Spanish word, which literally means "depths". It is said that Honduras was named for a famous quote made by Christopher Columbus, "Gracias a Dios que hemos salido de esas Honduras", which translates in English to, "Thank God we have come out of those depths". In those days, traversing such mountainous terrain was difficult, to say the least. In modern times, Honduras offers some of the most amazing and extensive hiking expeditions in all of the Americas.

Mexico Real Estate & Country Info

Mexico is known throughout the world for being one of the most biodiverse countries across the globe, with more than 200,000 species of wildlife. Mexico is geographically diverse as well, which attests to the extremely high rate of tourism. Mexico sustains one of the world's largest tourism industries in the world. In 2005, Mexico ranked as the 7th most popular tourism destination across the globe.

Nicaragua Real Estate & Country Info

A Nicaragua vacation is more than a splendid experience; it is a passage through history, offering a glimpse at life in the historical Mayan culture; a beach-goer's fantasy; a mountain climber's wildest dream! Lake Nicaragua, Central America's largest freshwater lake, boasts the habitat of the world's only freshwater shark species. The Atlantic Lowlands along the Caribbean Coast depict gorgeous lagoons in myriad shades of blue.

Panama Real Estate & Country Info

Panama is simply a breath-taking wonder to behold - the magnificent sunsets on sandy beaches, the uncountable shades of green from the rainforests to the majestic mountains, the bountiful tranquility of the rolling grasslands. Panama's diverse landscape and natural wonders have so much to offer, even those who live in Panama may never find the time to experience the full gripping reality of its magnificent scenery.

Paraguay Real Estate & Country Info

Paraguay is a land-locked country located in the heart of South America. Though it has no actual coastline or majestic mountain ranges, like many of it's Latin American neighbors, there is much to be appreciated in this harmonious terrain. The magnificent Las Cataratas waterfall in Ciudad Del Este, also known as Iguazu Falls, consists of 275 spectacular falls, flowing from the Iguazu River - at its center lies Garganta del Diablo, the "Devil's Throat".

Puerto Rico Real Estate & Country Info

Puerto Rico is a beautiful archipelago nation in the north eastern region of the Caribbean, approximately 1,280 kilometers off the coast of Florida, USA. The main island of Puerto Rico is surrounded by a multitude of islands and keys that make up the smallest country, by land area, in the Greater Antilles. The northern and southern most regions of Puerto Rico present a splendid coastline, while the interior of the country consists mainly of mountainous terrain and rainforests.

Uruguay Real Estate & Country Info

Uruguay is the second smallest independent South American nation, located on the southeastern edge of the continent. The Atlantic Ocean borders the south east of Uruguay, with the estuary of Río de la Plata bordering the southwest. Made up of both continental land and a host of small river islands, Uruguay boasts rolling flatlands and low lying hills with a fertile coastline region and Atlantic lagoons. The highest point is the 'Sierra de Carapé' mountain range, where the Cerro Catedral reaches 513.66 meters.

Venezuela Real Estate & Country Info

Venezuela is one of the world's 17 most mega-diverse countries, includine wildlife, nature and environmental diversity. The nation is considered the most urbanized of all Latin American countries, with the majority of its population residing in the northern cities, most notably Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Bordered by a vast stretch of the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela is made of of both mainland terrain and a host of Caribbean islands.

At Rica.24, our main goal is to shepherd you through every step of the process, whether you're planning a shot-term or extended vacation, starting up a new business or want to learn more about moving to Latin America.

With a little help and expertise from Rica24.com, your wildest dreams can become a fascinating reality!