{"id":39153,"date":"2012-08-12T05:51:04","date_gmt":"2012-08-12T09:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=39153"},"modified":"2020-09-08T07:47:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T11:47:18","slug":"thinking-about-expat-living-costa-rica-has-over-100k-expats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/thinking-about-expat-living-costa-rica-has-over-100k-expats\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking about Expat Living? Costa Rica has over 100K Expats"},"content":{"rendered":"
Are you thinking of moving your life offshore? \u00a0About to hit the eject button from your homeland? \u00a0Have you ever wondered why over 100,000 expatriates have done exactly that and chose Costa Rica as their landing zone? \u00a0You\u2019re not alone and there are hundreds of reasons why this little nation is the perfect choice for many as their relocation destination.<\/p>\n
Though an unseasonably warm winter was what you may have been treated to this year, it surely doesn\u2019t erase from memory the sound and sensation of scraping that icy windshield at 7:30 in the morning before slipping and sliding down the highway to your stuffy, dry office. \u00a0Remember that last shovelful of snow and with it the wish of a tropical paradise that danced across your mind? \u00a0One obvious reason many choose to move to this country is the weather. \u00a0Year-round sunshine and warm temperatures are a seducing pair of factors that often first attract expats. \u00a0With annual temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and picture perfect sunny mornings over 300 days of the year, you may wonder why you haven\u2019t already traded in that shovel for a new set of golf clubs. \u00a0Even during the rainy season (April to November) the rain tends to fall only in the middle of the afternoon, giving way to clear, starry skies at night.<\/p>\n
Do you like endless stretches of pristine beach? \u00a0Or are mountains and valleys more your style? \u00a0Do you think that a tropical rainforest surrounded by pure nature would be the best fit? \u00a0Perhaps you\u2019re a bit of a city dweller and prefer the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle. \u00a0How about living in a peaceful, small community with quaint shops and warm, friendly inhabitants? \u00a0Well, you are in luck. \u00a0Costa Rica has them all, and more! \u00a0For expats the sheer variety of options to live in any of the 27 microclimates, and hundreds of types of settings, urban and non, are almost overwhelming. \u00a0Fear not, as this country is small and easy to navigate and there are plenty of opportunities to explore and carve out that perfect little slice of paradise that best suits your tastes and lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Can I drink the water? \u00a0You sure can, and more. \u00a0Costa Ricans have one of the highest life expectancies of any population. \u00a0This is due, in part, to a fantastic two-tiered private and public healthcare structure. \u00a0Additionally, fresh fruit and vegetables are plentiful and available year round for cheap. \u00a0You\u2019ll be eating well and spending less time at the doctor\u2019s office in little green country this place we call paradise. \u00a0And when you do need that doctor, you have some of the best professional services and care in Latin America, hands down. \u00a0Whether you choose private insurance for less than $1000 per year to visit the American style hospitals and clinics, or are a paying member of the social security system who enjoys universal health care, there are a myriad of options to be sure that you are going to be healthy and happy for many years to come.<\/p>\n