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); ...

She’s trying to do everything right. My wife set her alarm extra early. She got up with plenty of time to futz around in her garden, lay out the kids’ uniforms for school, she even got her still ...

Costa Rica has become one of the most popular relocation destinations for expats in recent years. Different regions offer ...

Costa Rica is the ideal place to retire partly because of its warm climate, expat community, and foreign-income tax exemptions. Mountain towns like those in the Central Valley offer retirees cool ...

Costa Rica is often described as an affordable place to live, but the reality varies widely for foreigners and expats. Daily ...

Mild temperatures, limited extremes, and climates that stay comfortable for most of the year make these expat favorites stand out.