Costa Rica - Why IT IS THE Perfect Place For You
Costa Rica has so a lot of things going for it, that it is hard to describe them all in a single short article. But that's not likely to stop me from trying.
Activities
You can do almost anything you should do in Costa Rica. The beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste Province in Northern Costa Rica are world renown for surfing and scenery, and a great place to catch some rays. Nature lovers and ecologists will love Costa Rica for its rain forests, whale watching, sea turtle nesting beaches, and a bunch of other natural wonders. Those with more urbane tastes will be able to fill their days with shopping or museum going, and their nights visiting the arts or clubbing.
Climate
Costa Rica offers a wide range of climates, from tropical rain forest to temperate valley to frigid mountain tops; you can have your decision. Almost all of the population of Costa Rica lives in the central valley at elevations of 3000-5000 feet above sea level, where in fact the air is cooler and drier than the humid, tropical beaches. The wonder of Costa Rica is that you can live in the climate of your choice, but be only a short drive from the completely different climate. For instance, you can live in the cooler, drier hills of Guanacaste Province and start to see the ocean and drive to the beach very quickly.
Cost of Living
Many expatriates move to Costa Rica for the low cost of living. You can live very comfortably on $1500 a month, much less if your preferences are few. Housing, local food and services, and entertainment are much lower in Costa Rica than almost every other developed countries. For anyone who is on a set income or Social Security, you can live much better in Costa Rica than you could in america or Europe. Living on Dominical can have fresh produce from the farmer's market for a fraction of what it could cost you back home. You can go one step farther and purchase your personal farm and increase your own food. While the necessities of life are inexpensive, the luxuries and most imports are pricey, because of high import duties imposed by the federal government.
Stable Government
The Costa Rican government is really a stable democracy with a brief history of excellent social programs and an expert business and development policy. The united states welcomes tourists and immigrants, both for the revenue they generate and the income that they produce for the Costa Rican Nationals. The Government has embarked on an ambitious infrastructure program-building roads to remote areas, developing beachfront property, and promoting eco-tourism to preserve the country's natural beauty. In the Gold Coast region of Guanacaste, developers are building world class hotels and resorts, increasing property values in the whole region, as tourists and immigrants are realizing the attraction of the area.
Medical Care
Costa Rica has state of the art medical facilities in the major cities and modern clinics in many of the rural areas. Citizens have their choice of private insurance or taking part in the National Healthcare System, both which are much less that comparable coverage in america. Liberia, in the Northern region of the country, has modern medical facilities which serve the residents of Guanacaste Province.
Easy Access
Costa Rica is in once zone as Chicago and Dallas, so jet lag isn't an issue for most Americans. With daily flights from two airfields, most cities in the US are less than a 6 hour flight away. Phone service and access to the internet can keep you in touch with family and business associates, in order to talk to anyone at anytime. You may be living in an exotic tropical paradise, nonetheless it can feel like you're back (or can be, if you need to).
So, to sum up living in Costa Rica: Plenty to accomplish, great climate, cheaper to live, friendly government, great medical care, and easy to reach. Sounds like a great place to live. Because Additional reading say, "Pura Vida" the 'pure life'. I cannot argue with that.