The 33-square-mile Lake Arenal, surrounded by lush green hills, is the centerpiece of this region. Find out all the other reason expats are flocking here, including the eternally spring-like climate, affordable lake-view homes, and an active expat community.
The 33-square-mile Lake Arenal, surrounded by lush green hills, is the centerpiece of this region. Find out all the other reason expats are flocking here, including the eternally spring-like climate, affordable lake-view homes, and an active expat community.
It’s stayed off the radar of most potential expats for years. But as you’ll see in this presentation, as access and amenities improve, this once isolated stretch of coastline on the Caribbean coast is becoming increasingly popular with those seeking a slower pace of life in Costa Rica.
It’s stayed off the radar of most potential expats for years. But as you’ll see in this presentation, as access and amenities improve, this once isolated stretch of coastline on the Caribbean coast is becoming increasingly popular with those seeking a slower pace of life in Costa Rica.
A close-up view into what makes the Central Valley Costa Rica’s most popular place to live for retirees. You have the perfect weather, mid-70s year-round, for one. And the region is the hub of commerce, business, and culture in the country. So no matter where you live in the Central Valley, the best medical care, shopping, and cultural activities are close by.
A close-up view into what makes the Central Valley Costa Rica’s most popular place to live for retirees. You have the perfect weather, mid-70s year-round, for one. And the region is the hub of commerce, business, and culture in the country. So no matter where you live in the Central Valley, the best medical care, shopping, and cultural activities are close by.
Expats have been drawn to the beaches of the Gold Coast for decades. But as you’ll see in this overview, sand and surf are just the beginning of what makes this area so attractive. You also have quality medical care, the country’s second international airport, world-class golf, a diverse community, and much more.
Expats have been drawn to the beaches of the Gold Coast for decades. But as you’ll see in this overview, sand and surf are just the beginning of what makes this area so attractive. You also have quality medical care, the country’s second international airport, world-class golf, a diverse community, and much more.
It just might be the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica. You’ll find it at the end of the road, literally, in the far southeastern corner, near the border with Panama. It’s on the Caribbean coast, the most undeveloped portion of the country. You drive two hours east of the capital San Jose, on Highway 32, and hang a right at the port city of Limon.
When expat Gloria Yeatman needed surgery in May 2010, money was not a worry. This U.S. expat, who lives just outside the Central Valley town of San Ramón, did have to chip in $55 for an ultrasound, $40 for a visit to the doctor…and then there’s that $42-a-month fee she and her husband Paul pay for medical care in Costa Rica. But that was it. And that’s from the initial doctor visit to the eventual surgery and recuperation.