Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent crime (our murder rate per capita is not far behind that of Chicago); ...

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Costa Rica is the ideal place to retire partly because of its warm climate, expat community, and foreign-income tax exemptions. Mountain towns like those in the Central Valley offer retirees cool ...

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Plus, Costa Rica is home to a Blue Zone, which has one of the healthiest, longest-living populations in the world. The country also has an excellent healthcare system, one of the best in Latin America ...

Rising health care costs in the U.S. are pushing some Americans abroad. See which countries offer high-quality, affordable health care for foreign residents.

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