Most retirees moving to Costa Rica opt for the country's pensionado visa. To qualify, you need to prove that you receive at least $1,000 per month from Social Security or a pension.

Manuel Antonio National Park on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast encompasses the best of what the country has to offer (think: idyllic white sand beaches, verdant rainforest and ample wildlife ...

Advice on the best ways to get around Costa Rica. How to get to and from the airport, plus how to use public transportation such as buses and taxis.

As they’d entered Costa Rica on a tourist visa, the couple were only permitted to remain in the country for 90 days at a time, and would regularly return to the US to renew their visas.

Playa Grande is Costa Rica’s most lively surfing town, so you’ll never have an empty beach. Visit Playa Grande Surf Camp and unwind after a long day on the water in palapa-style bungalows.

T he best all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica allow travelers to enjoy meals, cocktails and excursions all wrapped up into one rate. Some of these properties are traditional all-inclusive resorts ...

The best Airbnbs in Costa Rica cater to families, couples and groups seeking a more intimate experience away from the crowds. Here's where to stay in 2025.

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The Oct. 18 trip to Costa Rica included a much-anticipated rafting excursion -- 14 men were on three rafts, but all of them capsized, killing Beltran's brother, Sergio Lorenzo, and Ernesto Sierra ...

1958-73 - Costa Rica governed by mainly conservative administrations. 1963-64 - Irazu volcano erupts, causing serious damage to agriculture. 1968 - Arenal volcano erupts, causing many casualties.

Costa Rica offers an attractive proposition for foreign direct investment, due to its establishment of several free zones. These are essentially duty-free geographic areas where some 400 ...

Costa Rica’s pensionado visa is accessible with a minimum income requirement of $1,000 a month. Impressive health care, warm weather and English-speaking communities are among the attractions.