If you’re considering buying beachfront property in Costa Rica, it’s essential to understand the Maritime Zone Law, which governs the first 200 meters of land from the high tide line.
The first 50 meters from the high tide mark is considered public land and cannot be privately owned or developed. The following 150 meters is known as the concession zone, where property can be leased through a government concession. However, if a property within this area was registered before 1973, it may hold a full title and can be fully owned and transferred, often referred to as being “titled to the 50-meter line.”