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Why Expats Choose To Retire In Costa Rica? There are many reasons to choose to move to Costa Rica. There is the weather, the friendly people, the seductive environment, and the more tranquil lifestyle. But what is it that makes Costa Rica special for retirees and brings so many people aged 60+ to this country?…
It’s that season again. You know the one that comes around every four years when Americans start planning their escape to Costa Rica. But there are any number of things about 2020 that have kicked this fever into overdrive this year! Internet traffic is heavy with searches from Americans thinking about moving out of the…
On Saturday, August 1, 2020 a new phase began in the government’s plan for tourism in Costa Rica, which will alternate openings and closings as a way of finding a balance between public health and the health of the economy. Costa Rica received its first international commercial flight in four and a half months on…
Although we recognize that there is not much room for anyone to move to Costa Rica or change locations at the moment, we are hopeful that our global situation will change soon. We at Osa Tropical Properties are all feeling happy and blessed to be riding out this storm from such a beautiful location, and…
To retire in Costa Rica in 2020 is not about age anymore. It is fast becoming a lifestyle choice for all ages and demographics. So what does retire in Costa Rica in 2020 look like? In the South Pacific region of Costa Rica, it’s not just about sitting on the couch, watching daytime television, and…
If I could name my favorite place in the world, it would be the small village of Ojochal in South Pacific Costa Rica. No matter how many places you may have visited or lived in the world, Ojochal moves people. It draws us in with its simple charms and minimalism. We are reduced to our…
Tourism in Costa Rica continued to be a big growth industry in 2019. International air travel increased by 4.5% in the first six months of this year. More than 1.3 million people flew into Costa Rica, equating to almost 60,000 additional arrivals. “The figures reflect stable, strong growth,” said Maria Amalia Revelo, the Minister of…
Many of us have chosen to move to Costa Rica for the natural wonders this bountiful yet small land has to offer. This country is 119 kilometers at its narrowest from coast to coast and 464 kilometers at its longest distance. But this is a fruitful land of twelve different climate zones and home to…
Costa Rica is a nation that holds over 25% of its land mass in nature reserves and people are increasingly choosing to buy real estate in Costa Rica for its abundance of “green spaces.” Current research shows big correlations between the amount of time that we spend in green spaces and our mental health and…
You have undoubtedly heard about the pura vida philosophy that flavors everyday life in Costa Rica. The pace is a little bit slower, the people are friendlier, and the environment is vibrant. People spend more time out of doors and in their community. However, each of our Costa Ballena communities are unique and offer different…