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In Mexico, both private and government-sponsored health care insurance plans are easily available—and both options are extremely affordable. And with doctors’ visits and common medical procedures in Mexico costing perhaps a fourth of what they do in the U.S., many expats just pay out of pocket.

At night, the moon reflecting in the mirror-like waters outside their window lulls them to sleep. Morning brings a slowly rising sun peeking through the Bayleaf Palms that line the shore. (Leaves from Bayleaf Palms were used for the thatch roofs on the four cabanas nestled in the jungle behind them.)

Here’s a fact: Most Americans don’t even know that the dollar has lost significant value around the world. Of those who know, most don’t care, since it has no obvious effect on their day-to-day finances.

For those who crossed Costa Rica off their list of potential retirement havens on the grounds that it’s too expensive, prepare to be surprised.

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