Costa Rica Connections

Costa Rica Connections

In this special report, you’ll meet some of those expats who’ve moved to Costa Rica for many different reasons, whether they were seeking a lower cost of living, relief from a stressful day-to-day life in North America, or a place to start a dream business. They’ve offered to share their experiences in order to help you shorten your learning curve to do the same things.

Costa Rica’s Central Valley and Lake Arenal – Costa Rica: Dream It, Find It, Live It

Costa Rica’s Central Valley and Lake Arenal – Costa Rica: Dream It, Find It, Live It

Costa Rica is very diverse as far landscapes and climates go, so expats have a choice of environments when thinking about life in this beautiful country. One place that has been very popular over the years is Costa Rica’s Central Valley…a spot that cradles the country’s thriving capital of San José yet also offers rustic and rural pleasure in abundance, as well as a mild, spring-like climate year-round. The Arenal region, with its centrepiece 33-square-mile lake, is also increasingly popular. It is three hours northwest of San José...a region of farmland, pasture, virgin forest, and unspoiled lake views.

Costa Ballena: Costa Rica’s Affordable Frontier

Costa Ballena: Costa Rica’s Affordable Frontier

This stunning stretch of Costa Rica’s coastline has literally been cut off from the rest of the country by the chain of mountains that border it for decades. Only four small towns (to speak of) exist there, and many of the locals have never even traveled to the country’s capital (just 101 miles away) or over the mountains at all…it’s been too difficult. Miles and miles of pristine, tawny beaches…with sheltered coves and private inlets…have been cut off from the world…but that’s all about to change as the world’s most perfect and private coastal destination is becoming accessible… Welcome to the Costa Ballena.