I once lived in a traditional rural Tico house. There are not as many around as there once were, but they remain a cheap and efficient way to build, for a person on a limited budget. My 93-year-old ...

Check out this quick guide to moving to and retiring in Costa Rica for North Americans, including visa requirements and the pros and cons of this expat hotspot.

On the other hand, Costa Rica struggles economically, with 25.5% of its population living in poverty, compared to 18% in the U.S., according to 2024 World Bank data. Living in Costa Rica: The takeaway ...

6 Best Places to Retire in Costa Rica for Good Weather, an Affordable Cost of Living, and a Laid-back Lifestyle Patricia Doherty Mon, June 10, 2024 at 12:12 PM UTC ...

Online database Numbeo, as of February 2025, shows potentially cheaper costs for the average retiree living in Costa Rica: Restaurants ranging from inexpensive to three-course sit-downs can be up ...

As dogs go in Costa Rica, she had a good life. She was spayed, inoculated, well-fed, and the only time she was on any kind of a leash was when walking her through well-traveled areas. And Ginger (her ...

The couple, who are in their 40s and have children in the United States from previous relationships, went from a US city to “complete solitude” when they made their first big move to Costa Rica.

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 ...

The moment Wenji Zhang saw photos of the No Footprint Wood House, in April 2023, she was smitten. The wood-slatted house in the rainforest of southwestern Costa Rica was for sale — and its ...