It has universal health care, lower disease rates and higher life expectancy than the U.S. — at a fraction of the cost.

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 ...

Natural beauties, tropical climate, beautiful beaches, jungles full of exotic flora and fauna, volcanoes, social peace, stable democracy, country without an army, 6% of the world’s biodiversity, ...

Costa Rica is giving foreigners tax and visa breaks if they work remotely from the Central American nation. Some Costa Ricans say the advantages are unfair to locals who do remote work and pay taxes.

SAN JOSE, Jan 7 (Reuters) - A record number of Nicaraguans sought refuge in neighboring Costa Rica in 2021, Costa Rican immigration authorities said on Friday, amid a widespread political crackdown ...

It has universal health care, lower disease rates and higher life expectancy than the U.S. — at a fraction of the cost.

Experts point to Costa Rica as a global model for healthy living. The country spends far less on healthcare than the U.S., it ...