Posts tagged Costa Ricans
Why Move to Costa Rica?
Nov 6th
Living in Costa Rica is the ultimate expression of personal freedom. This oasis of unsurpassed beauty, eco-diversity, and “the perfect wave” is nestled peacefully between the warm waters of the Caribbean and the Pacific. Each year, surfers, retirees and adventurers are attracted to its shores to experience an unmatched quality of life, low cost of living and “Garden of Eden” features.
Costa Rica’s current real estate boom is driven by investors and developers from around the world who view favorable tax laws, land affordability, and the country’s democratic stability as key drivers for a sound investment. Excellent, affordable health care by U.S.-trained, English-speaking physicians using state-of-the-art medical equipment. Many people come to Costa Rica from around the world for affordable cosmetic surgery. An American population of approximately 50,000.
There are more Americans living in Costa Rica than Costa Ricans living in American. They have no desire to leave this peaceful, beautiful country. Great weather year-round, with an average temperature of 89 degree F on the Pacific seacoast. Home to 5% of the Earth’s known species in a country the size of West Virginia. Tropical rainforests, seven active and 60 dormant volcanoes, mountain forests, 9,000 species of plants including 1,400 species of orchids, exotic animals and abundant national parks. Clean, drinkable water throughout the country. A population of warm, wonderful people who truly love and emulate Americans.
Many speak English. Solid infrastructure, with electricity installed throughout the country… even in the smallest towns. The best telecommunications in Central America with cell phone service, 120 radio stations, a dozen TV stations and internet accessibility in almost every town and village. Travel writer Christopher P. Baker says Costa Rica has a proud history as Central America’s most stable democracy (elections are so trouble-free that crowd control at polling stations is handled in part by school children). He describes how Ticos (as the friendly Costa Ricans are known) pride themselves as having more teachers than policemen. There is no army in this neutral country.
So with the soaring cost of South Florida and Southern California real estate, Costa
Rica is an excellent alternate for those seeking a vacation home or retirement home
with many of the same amenities as the USA at a fraction of the cost. This is why
Costa Rica is becoming the logical extension of South Florida and Southern
California for those still seeking tranquility, peace, and harmony at an affordable
investment.
Costa Rica Travel News – Costa Rica, Greenest & Happiest Country on Earth
Nov 5th
The country’s astounding richness in its wildlife and biodiversity makes a Costa Rica vacation an experience to remember and the nation’s commitment to its natural riches have made the country a world leader in environmental protection and conservation.
But now it seems that Costa Rica’s record has made it more than a natural sanctuary for threatened wildlife, but a world leader in global happiness too.
A study by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) which links countries’ environmental protection to the happiness of their citizens has named Costa Rica as the greenest and happiest country in the world.
The study, called the Happy Planet Index, compares the natural resources that each country consumes with their happiness and quality of life. The report combined ecological impact with other factors including life expectancy and life satisfaction to calculate which country is the most “happy” overall.
According to the Happy Planet Index, Costa Ricans have the highest life satisfaction in the world, thanks to their long life expectancy which is slightly longer than the USA average, combined with their tiny environmental impact, which is 75% smaller than the United States’ per person equivalent.
Costa Rica has become well known throughout the world for its excellent level of environmental protection. Almost one third of the country has been protected by a system of national parks, conservation areas and natural reserves.
Some of the most popular protected areas include the World Heritage Site of Corcovado National Park which is famous for its mangrove swamps, tapirs and macaws, the beautiful beach-side Manuel Antonio National park, and Tortuguero National Park, a favorite nesting ground for endangered sea turtles.
In a separate recent survey the country was voted the number one Latin America travel destination thanks to its astonishing range of national parks protected the world’s biggest concentration of exotic, and often endangered, animal species ranging from poison arrow frogs, green leatherback turtles, the resplendent quetzal and the jaguar.
