Costa Rica
Retire in Costa Rica
Last updated on Jan 01, 2024
Summary: Retirees are attracted to Costa Rica for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant culture. The country also offers a low cost of living and excellent healthcare. The weather in Costa Rica is generally warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit.
What is it like to retire in Costa Rica?
"The weather is truly perfect in Escazu, great amazing restaurants with so many choices, live music at Jazz Cafe, 2 great movie theatres showing films in English, lots of expats & English speaking Tico's, great public golf course close by in Santa Ana & perhaps best of all a great little casino close by," commented one retiree living in Costa Rica.
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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