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Central America Property Market Data – Facts, Figures & Regional Insights


This page provides key property market data for Central America, including prices, popular regions, ownership rules, taxes, and currency information for Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Property Prices & Popular Regions

Country Popular Regions Average Prices (USD)
Belize Ambergris Caye, Placencia, Cayo District $200k – $750k
Costa Rica San José, Guanacaste, Central Pacific $150k – $900k
Guatemala Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala City $80k – $400k
Honduras Bay Islands, Coastal Resorts $70k – $350k
Nicaragua Granada, León, San Juan del Sur $60k – $300k
Panama Panama City, Beach Resorts $120k – $800k

Ownership Rules & Taxes

  • Most countries allow foreign ownership with proper registration
  • Taxes vary: property transfer, capital gains, and annual property taxes
  • Currency: USD widely accepted in Belize, Panama, and Costa Rica; local currencies in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua

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