Living costs in Costa Rica are rising even as inflation plunges and the local currency, the colón, continues to strengthen — an unusual combination that has puzzled economists. The inflation rate fell ...

If you hang out long enough in Ticolandia you start picking up on the smaller stuff. Let’s call these micro-pleasures. These are the little things that happen while living in Costa Rica that give you ...

He’d recently retired, gotten divorced, and was dreaming of a fresh start in Costa Rica. With his budget tight, he figured I’d be the perfect person to guide him—after all, I’ve been thriving here on ...

Then I saw pictures of Costa Rica—perfect beaches ... posting enough palm tree pics to break the internet. But living in paradise isn’t the same as vacationing there. Mosquito bites, damp ...

Costa Rica is a popular retirement destination for U.S. citizens due to its low cost of living, proximity to the U.S. and beautiful natural scenery. Costa Rican towns offer retirees a range of ...

Costa Rica now competes with dozens of countries that are vying for the attention of American retirees considering living overseas. Here's how to determine whether Costa Rica could be the right ...

Initiatives includea Cash-Based Intervention (CBI) programme and a joint agreement between UNHCR and the Costa Rica Social Security (CCSS) entity to provide medical insurance to people of concern ...

Tourists are flocking to Costa Rica, with visitors trying to get a taste of the Blue Zone lifestyle that promises better-than-average health and longevity. And while the country's economy has ...