Photo via Costa Rican Consulate. I moved to Costa Rica 30 something years ago shortly after my 37 th birthday to Barra del Colorado. Barra is the ultimate pueblo in Costa Rica just south of Nicaragua ...

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life. There's a guessable translation – "pure life" or "simple life" – but it's only by visiting the country, with your feet on the ground and your senses wide ...

Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent crime (our murder rate per capita is not far behind that of Chicago); ...

Tourism has spiked in Costa Rica, with visitors trying to get a taste of the Blue Zone lifestyle. But as tourists flood the area, locals say key elements of the Blue Zone life are fading away.

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 ...

Explore investment opportunities in Costa Rica with stocks, real estate, and business ventures. Learn how to benefit from tax incentives and a growing economy.

This Central American gem is abounding in rugged terrain and rainforests. It’s the ultimate postcard destination with ...

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica has earned its reputation as a destination that offers ...

Costa Rica is approximately the same size as West Virginia. With over 500,000 plant and animal species, Costa Rica is one of the world’s most biologically diverse countries. Scientists have estimated ...