Upon visiting Costa Rica,
it won't be long after you arrive when at least one Tico (a title
that Costa Ricans call themselves) greest you with the words, “Pura
Vida!” In English, that means “Life is good.” Indeed, these
words ring true for many of the country's residents—Costa Rica is
frequently at the top of “Happiest Places on Earth” lists,
including those by Yale University, Columbia University, and the New
Economics Foundation.
Many retirees and expats
from the U.S. opt to move
to Costa Rica because of its natural beauty. The country holds
almost every picturesque offering that nature can bring, from
pristine beaches and lush rainforests to majestic volcanoes. It is
one of the most biologically diverse nations in the world, and over
10 percent of the country is protected national parkland.
Aside from natural
beauty, many find the decent and affordable health care, the friendly
inhabitants, and the stable democracy very attractive. Many expats
liked that the country has been peaceful for a very long time.
Compared with most of its neighboring Central America and Caribbean
countries, Costa Rica's government has been relatively incident-free
since 1949.
Today, Costa Rica hosts
about 50,000 U.S. Citizens—there's an expat in nearly every town,
which is something that can't be said about other Latin American
countries.
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