📍 Location & Why This Address Works

Condominio Corteza sits in Puente de Piedra, Grecia, a fast-growing district in Alajuela’s Western Region. Moreover, the developer highlights its strategic location approximately 3 km from Grecia’s Central Park and about 6 km from Autopista Bernardo Soto (Route 1), which in turn enables quick access to San José, the SJO Airport, and the Pacific corridor. Additionally, the gated community comprises more than 200 lots with recreational amenities and strong security, making it ideal for expats seeking a quiet neighborhood while still enjoying convenient urban connectivity.

🌿 Lifestyle Advantages for Expats & “Try-Retirees”

• Tranquil, low-density living in a secured condominium with resort-style amenities, yet minutes to Route 1 for weekend escapes to beaches or mountains.
• Walkable conveniences around Puente de Piedra/Grecia (bus stop and small shops commonly cited near entries of the project in local listings).
• Temperate climate and community vibe typical of Grecia’s coffee highlands—popular among foreign residents transitioning to long-stay plans. (Area overview references show Puente de Piedra within Grecia’s district map and amenities.)

Note: Check our Blog – Relocating & Investing in Grecia, Costa Rica — A Practical Guide for U.S. Expats (with Verified Sources)

🏥 Healthcare (CCSS) Within Easy Reach

• Hospital San Rafael de Alajuela (CCSS – Regional Hospital): Regional public hospital ~2–3 km north of SJO; part of Costa Rica’s CCSS network with emergency, surgery, and specialty services—frequent reference facility for Grecia/Puente de Piedra residents.
• CCSS network presence in Grecia & Alajuela: Official directories list Grecia and Alajuela branches/areas of health, solidifying access to primary care, EBAIS, and admin services for insured residents.

Tip for expats: Once you have residency/insurance set, you’ll use EBAIS/Area de Salud for primary care and Hospital San Rafael for higher-complexity services.

🎓 Schools Nearby

• Liceo Puente de Piedra (public secondary) and Escuela Puente de Piedra (public primary) serve the immediate district—useful for families or visiting relatives with school-age children.

🚗 Connectivity & Daily Commute

• Route 1 (Autopista Bernardo Soto): ~6 km from the condo’s zone per the project developer—efficient driving to the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and San José; also connects west toward the Pacific.
• Mapping sources place Puente de Piedra within Grecia’s western corridor, with clear routing times to Alajuela city and major hubs.

💼 Future-Proof Investment & Rental/Sale Demand Drivers

Western Alajuela is undergoing a meaningful industrial/tech expansion—a prime reason rentals/sales in this corridor hold demand and appreciation potential:

1. Costa Rica Green Valley / Grecia Free Zone (Grecia): A 741-acre mixed-use master plan integrating the Grecia Free Zone—the country’s first industrial FTZ embedded in a mixed-use project—aimed at advanced manufacturing, with world-class redundant utilities and talent pipelines. Expect sustained job creation & executive rotations feeding rental/sales demand. [greenvalley.cr], [cinde.org]
2. Parque Activa (Grecia): A mixed-use Free Zone & Industrial Park ~20 minutes from SJO with Class A industrial buildings, multitenant options, and sustainability focus. The park continues announcements of medical-device tenants and service ecosystem (Plaza Activa retail). This drives corporate leases and medium-term expat stays. [cinde.org], [findglocal.com]
3. Evolution Free Zone (Tacares de Grecia, direct access to Route 1):
   • Officially inaugurated (Oct 22, 2024) with US$200M+ invested, 6,000 direct jobs already guaranteed, and a projection of 20,000 jobs in 15 years. First wave of global medtech leaders includes Johnson & Johnson MedTech, AVNA, Inari Medical, Accudyn, Intricon, Trelleborg—all high-skilled payrolls seeking quality housing within 10–20 minutes. [comex.go.cr], [delfino.cr]
   • Recognized by CINDE as a fast-growing high-tech business ecosystem outside the GAM, with direct access to Route 1 and award mentions by fDi Intelligence—a strong anchor for long-term corporate presence. [cinde.org]
   • Recent updates include an interchange/overpass completion over Route 1 improving ingress/egress and logistics—time savings for residents commuting from Puente de Piedra. [revistasumma.com]

Why this matters to an investor/landlord: Health-tech and advanced manufacturing parks notably boost executive & specialist mobility, demanding modern 2–3BR rentals /sales with good security and amenities—exactly what Condominio Corteza offers. This underpins low vacancy and healthy yields relative to central GAM markets.

🔎 Why Condominio Corteza Specifically?

• Proximity + amenity mix: Pools, gym, BBQ ranchos, pet areas resonate with expat tenants; multiple current listings confirm these features and the ~₡40–45k monthly HOA range seen in the market.
• Master-planned growth: The project emphasizes flat lots and the option to expand homes over time—evidence of community continuity and owner occupancy, which stabilizes neighborhood quality and appeal.
• Comparable market signals: Public listings show steady new inventory and selling points centered on 3BR/2BA, open-concept designs, and 110± m² builds on ~160 m² lots—useful for pricing strategy if you later convert from rent to sell.

🧭 Full Features & In-Home Details (for the listing portals)

• Interior:
  • 1 Primary suite with private bath + 2 secondary bedrooms
  • 1 shared full bath with modern fixtures (frameless glass, niche, textured tile wall)
  • Open-concept living–dining adjacent to modern melamine kitchen with island & pendant lighting
  • Laundry room with exterior access
  • High ceilings & clerestory/upper window natural light
• Exterior & Parking: Covered porch/parking, terrace, fenced yard for privacy
• Appliances/Finishes: Quartz-style counters, chrome hardware, porcelain floors, LED lighting
• Community: 24/7 controlled access, adult & kids’ pools, equipped gym, ranchos/BBQ, playground, internal sidewalks/green areas; pet friendly.

💬 Marketing Copy (consumer-facing)

Live the Grecia lifestyle—wake up to bright, naturally lit interiors and enjoy resort-style amenities in a secure community. Your new single-story home in Condominio Corteza blends design and function: a primary suite for privacy, two versatile bedrooms for guests or a home office, and a chef-ready kitchen with melamine cabinetry and a central island. Step outside to pools, gym, and BBQ ranchos—or drive minutes to Route 1 for work in Green Valley/Grecia Free Zone, Parque Activa, or Evolution Free Zone, and to healthcare at Hospital San Rafael (CCSS). This address checks every box for expats seeking comfort, connectivity, and long-term value.

📌 Nearby Essentials (distance/drive-times typical from Puente de Piedra)

• Grecia Centro / Central Park: ~3 km (shopping, banks, cafés)
• Autopista Bernardo Soto (Route 1): ~6 km (San José/SJO & Pacific access)
• Hospital San Rafael de Alajuela (CCSS): Regional hospital serving the province (near SJO)
• Schools: Liceo & Escuela Puente de Piedra (public) within the district [drea.mep.go.cr]
• Free Zones/Employment Hubs:
  • Costa Rica Green Valley / Grecia Free Zone (Grecia) [greenvalley.cr]
  • Parque Activa (Grecia) [cinde.org]
  • Evolution Free Zone (Tacares, direct Route 1 access) [cinde.org]

💹 Investment Angle (Owner Notes)

• Tenant Pool: Engineers, quality specialists, supervisors, and mid-management linked to Life Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing hubs named above. CINDE and official releases forecast sustained, multi-year hiring, commuting from Grecia districts.
• Marketability: 3BR single-story with amenities is a top search filter for expats and families; Corteza’s security plus pools/gym converts viewings to leases. (Feature parity corroborated in active listings.)
• Exit Flexibility: Strong resale comps in Corteza and neighboring projects—community is well-advertised via national broker channels and portals.

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