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Expat Life: My Long Journey to Costa Rica

When I tell people that I have lived in Costa Rica for 42 years, they inevitably ask me, “What brought you here in the...

16 Reasons Why You Should Move to Costa Rica

A few weeks ago I wrote an article about who should not move to Costa Rica. I received a lot of interesting responses from...

30 reasons why you shouldn’t move to Costa Rica

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to observe firsthand thousands of foreigners who have relocated to Costa Rica. Many fulfill their of...

An eco-friendly, medicinal garden secret in Costa Rica : Yellow Bells

This hardy bush is found in most regions of Costa Rica and easy to identify with its clusters of yellow, bell-shaped flowers and serrated, compound, pinnate leaves.

Is Costa Rica dangerous for expat retirees?— Putting crime into the proper perspective

I am repeatedly asked  by people thinking of relocating here if there is a lot of crime. I have lived in Costa Rica for over 40...
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Costa Rica Ranks Among Top 3 Most Prosperous Latin American Countries

The most recent Legatum Prosperity Index reveals that Costa Rica ranks among the most prosperous countries in Latin America, alongside Chile and Uruguay. These...

Drug Trafficking Threatens Costa Rica’s Reputation as Safe Tourist Haven

Costa Rica’s tourism sector has voiced concerns about the country's rising violence and its impact on the international image. A recent New York Times...

Humpback Whales Dazzle Visitors Off Costa Rican Coast

Costa Rica continues to captivate both locals and foreigners. On Saturday, a remarkable sighting of a humpback whale was captured on video at Punta...