I have over 30 in this area. It has grown so fast in the past 10 years and will probably continue at this pace for the next 10 years. Yes there are infrastructure problems, there are cons too. Overall, I love the place. I recommend you find a good Realtor not a fast talker that will tell you the truth about the area you are interested in. Realtors charge the property owners a whopping 5 to 10 for putting you in contact with them. You and the owner have to pay all costs for the transaction. Talk to the local people, they can put you in contact with land owners or property owners that may be interested in selling. The locals are a wealth of knowledge that no foreigner can have even after 30 years of living here. So imagine those who only have 10 years in the country. There is a shortage of electricity, water and phones so make sure it is IN PLACE and not coming. Things move slower than molasses here so dont count on the government for anything. If you dont see it in place, then it wont be there for years unless you do it. Slow down when you get here, it is too hot to rush around. Enjoy the wildlife but dont pet the animals. Remember this was a 3rd world just 20 years ago. So try not to expect too much. There is crime, so dont walk around looking Glamorous or porting a big wad of money. Keep an eye on your belonging at all times. There is no such thing as law suits for damages or anything else EXCEPT negligence. So remember you do things at your own risk. This is a simple way of life, back to the basics with no frills. But that is changing. Leave your expectations behind and come and enjoy life here in Costa Rica on the Northern Pacific Coast.