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); ...

Costa Rica has spent much of the past decade walking a monetary tightrope, and the results have been extraordinary in some sectors and quietly... A bill moving through Costa Rica’s legislature would ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Costa Rica is the ideal place to retire partly because of its warm climate, expat community, and foreign-income tax exemptions.

Costa Rica is often described as an affordable place to live, but the reality varies widely for foreigners and expats. Daily ...

Pros of Moving to Costa Rica Moving to Costa Rica offers a low cost of living compared to the United States and Canada. Many ...

If you're thinking of leaving the U.S., you can find several countries, including Costa Rica, that make it easy to obtain long-term visas. Moving out of the U.S. can hold allure for those wanting to ...

Gary Keenan moved from New Mexico to Costa Rica for retirement but finds today's living costs high. Keenan expected lower expenses in Costa Rica but recently faced double the cost of his car and ...

From Portugal to Ecuador, these expat-friendly countries offer mild temperatures, limited extremes, and climates that stay comfortable for most of the year, ...