Costa Rica registered 569 homicides in 2020, representing a slight increase over the previous year, according to preliminary data provided by Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ). In 2019, the OIJ ...

Allyson Lindsey, Managing CPA and Partner at Bright!Tax, a leading provider of US expat tax services, provides us with some US tax tips for Americans living in Costa Rica in 2021. Costa Rica is among ...

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 ...

Did you know Costa Rica has a “blue zone,” where people reportedly live longer and healthier lives than other parts of the globe? And it’s no wonder. With a warmer climate, active community, and ...

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.

Matt Robertson, a 34-year-old marketing executive, and Khani Le, a 32-year-old publicist, have redefined what it means to go on a third date. Typical activities might include going out to dinner or a ...

Ultimately, the decision to move abroad in retirement may be one of the biggest decisions of Neil’s life. Before he makes his decision, he should spend some time doing research on Costa Rica to learn ...

UNHCR’s operation in Costa Rica centers around the displacement caused by situations in the North of Central America, Nicaragua and Venezuela. In 2020, Costa Rica hosted 121,983 people of concern, ...

Explore Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast at Amaka Ocean Living Lodge, a serene eco-retreat on a tropical fjord offering the ...