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How is it that expats decide where to live in Costa Rica? It’s all about finding the best balance for your ideal life in the tropics. You’ve been to the tropics a number of times and loved it. You may have even visited Costa Rica enough times to know that you are settled on the…
A bigger driver for moving to the tropics is a better opportunity for sustainable living in Costa Rica. Find out why in this week’s article. Standing at the edge of my shaded second story veranda, I feel the energy of the approaching rain as it cuts through the sky in gentle slopes and taps on…
Healthier Living in Costa Rica Give Yourself The Gift Of A Retreat Into Nature And Your Deeper Self If you realize that you don’t like something about your life, why not change it? There are three main reasons why people move to Costa Rica: a more peaceful environment, access to majestic nature, and better weather….
There are many places in Costa Rica that are known for their nature sightings. Most of these wildlife rich areas are in national parks and reserves, which cover most than 25% of the country. But you can’t live in these protected areas in Costa Rica, so people settle on the developed regions that surround the…
Costa Rica is a country that prioritizes education. Compulsory primary education for both sexes, free and paid for by the state, was incorporated into Costa Rica’s charter in 1869. And in 2019, during the 150 year celebration, Costa Rica’s president reaffirmed the need for a bilingual Costa Rica to supplement the talent and training of…
An OTP interview with three young proprietors who made their dreams of opening retreat centers in costa rica come true. The South Pacific is home to dozens of modern retreat destinations nestled in the jungle covered mountains on properties that overlook the vast Pacific Ocean with its mix of sandy beaches and rocky outcroppings. The…
Health and happiness rely on some key factors and retirement in Costa Rica might be what you’ve been dreaming about your whole life Books and websites are filled with lists and quizzes to help you choose a destination for your ideal retirement. But when it comes to making your own decisions, things get personal. The…
Whether you’re just planning on visiting Costa Rica or you are thinking about moving here, you might be asking yourself: should I go to Santa Teresa or Uvita? You’ve heard about places in Guanacaste, like Tamarindo and Nosara, being densely populated and dealing with drought. You also know that you love the weather and the…
Escaleras, Costa Rica is a place that promotes a sense of wellbeing, deep relaxation, and attunement with the natural world. This is a community in the South Pacific that exudes a sense of grandeur that blends elegantly into the exotic landscape. Many have searched Costa Rica’s coastlines for their perfect location to begin the dream…
This week, our writer, Alexandra Luty, chatted virtually with local brewer and all around good guy, Todd Hinson, who, with his wife Jill and son, Toby, own Jungle Brew Cervecería and Casa Buena Vista in Serenity Gardens Eco Village where they are giving their all homesteading in Costa Rica. He graciously made himself available to…