If the hustle and bustle
of city living is taking its toll on you, you may want to think about
going for a change of lifestyles. While you can relocate to any one
of America’s 50 states, there’s a place farther south you might
not have considered yet—Cost Rica. Expats from the U.S. and other
countries have been buying real estate in this country for many years
due to its pleasant weather, beautiful scenery, and affordable living
costs.
A lot of people harbor
misconceptions about this gem of a country. One of these is that
Costa Rica has poor public services and a revolving door of a
government. In reality, Costa Rica has excellent universal health
care, earthquake-resistant buildings, and a stable democratic
government. It also has a thriving economy that greatly benefits its
citizens and residents.
Many people also believe
Costa Rica is somewhere in or around Mexico. Costa Rica is in Central
America and has its own unique culture and cuisine. Even the Spanish
the locals speak is unique to the country -- it’s slower, clearer,
and the “r” isn’t rolled as much. Indeed, Costa Rica is a
nation that proudly bears its own identity.
Likewise, people who
think Costa Rica’s only attraction is its beaches should explore
its rich land attractions. While it’s true that Dominical has
become a surfing mecca, nature lovers can also enjoy the breathtaking
and well-preserved trails in the country’s government-protected
forests.
