I've lived in Costa Rica for ten years. Now new opportunities have us asking: do we stay? Here's my honest answer on whether I'd make the same move in 2026, and what I wish someone had told me first.

For years, Costa Rica has ranked among the most popular destinations for Americans seeking a lower cost of living, a warmer ...

Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent crime (our murder rate per capita is not far behind that of Chicago); ...

So you are on a limited budget, but love Costa Rica and want to live here permanently. Everything seems more expensive than expected. The plummeting exchange rate makes stretching your meager funds ...

I have lived in both Copenhagen and San Jose, capitals of two of the world's happiest countries, for over four years each.

"We fill every day. There's really not a lot of downtime, yet we never feel rushed or pushed or stressed," Andrew Rappaport ...

Costa Rica’s Pacific coast has become one of the world’s most popular retirement destinations. Warm weather, beautiful ...

Explore biodiverse rainforests, protected coastlines and the Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone in a meaningful way – rooted in conservation, cultural connection and intentional living ...

Living costs in Costa Rica are rising even as inflation plunges and the local currency, the colón, continues to strengthen — an unusual combination that has puzzled economists. The inflation rate fell ...

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life. There's a guessable translation – "pure life" or "simple life" – but it's only by visiting the country, with your feet on the ground and your senses wide ...

A hilltop estate perched 427 feet above sea level, a self-powered 11-bedroom compound, and a modern three-bedroom house on 0.63 acres. By Michael Kaminer Perched 427 feet above sea level, this ...