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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Pura Vida! The Reasons Why You’ll Love Costa Rica

With its wonderful sceneries, vibrant culture, and friendly locals, Costa Rica is definitely one of the best places to be in the Caribbean. It is currently the home of some 40,000 US citizens, and is frequently ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world. True to its traditional greeting, “Pura Vida” or “Good life!”, the first thing that visitors would notice about Costa Rica is its beautiful landscape: trees, beaches, and mountains in all their natural splendor.

However, there are other reasons why some people would leave their home countries and spend the rest of their days here. While the low cost of living in the country is remarkable in itself, Costa Rica’s healthcare system is topnotch. Many drugs and medicines are readily obtainable without prescription, and the national healthcare and social security system (CCSS) ensures that everybody would have equal access to major public hospitals and clinics in the country.


The crime rate is also quite low, particularly when compared against those in other Central American and Caribbean countries. While the country hasn’t had a standing military force since 1949, Costa Rica employs an efficient and well-funded police force that protect tourists and locals alike from petty thievery and break-ins. 

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