I never planned to move to Costa Rica. However, when my husband got a last-minute job offer, we moved without ever visiting.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathleen Peddicord covers moving, living, and investing overseas. Costa Rica is perhaps the world’s best-known foreign retirement ...

Costa Rica still gets labeled as a “cheap” tropical destination, but that reputation doesn’t match reality in 2026.

Costa Rica is one of the leading destinations in Central America. It’s safe, surprisingly affordable, and bursting with adventure, wildlife, and cultural travel opportunities. Travelers who decide to ...

As recently as 2023, the term pura vida finally entered the dictionary of the Real Academia Española, which defines the words and phrases used across the Spanish-speaking world. This particular ...

We adopted a child in Oregon who had Costa Rican heritage that we wanted to be sure to celebrate. So, when she was 4, we moved to Costa Rica. We struggled and returned to the US after a few months. We ...