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 ...

“Pura Vida”, meaning "the good life," is more than a slogan in Costa Rica, it's a way of life that embodies gratitude, relaxation, and living in the moment. The phrase gained popularity in Costa Rica ...

So you are on a limited budget, but love Costa Rica and want to live here permanently. Everything seems more expensive than expected. The plummeting exchange rate makes stretching your meager funds ...

Many U.S. citizens are considering an international move in light of current circumstances. Moving to Costa Rica is a good ...

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); ...

When Kema Ward-Hopper and her then-fiance Nicholas Hopper, both from the US, decided to get married in Costa Rica, they had no idea that they’d end up relocating there a few years later. But a series ...