Retiring in Costa Rica: Cost, Healthcare + More (Updated for 2024)

Retiring in Costa Rica can be an incredible adventure, but it's important to plan carefully to ensure a smooth transition and a fulfilling retirement. In this video, we dive into the top 8 essential factors you need to consider before making the move. Whether you're drawn to Costa Rica's beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, or welcoming communities, these insights will help you prepare for a new chapter in this paradise.
Cost of Living
Residency Requirements
Healthcare
Housing
Cultural Adaptation
Financial Management
Finding Your Community
Living Independently vs. Needing Added Assistance
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[@justonethingamindfulliving6500]

❤ Great video. Lots of valuable information for my wife and me. You play off of each other very well.

[@hevel4383]

I love listening to your podcast. I totally agree and glad you talked about being culturally adaptive when moving to another country. Thanks!

[@jw6496]

Such great info. Thank you trip 3 we well reach out to you. We are in nov coming on trip 2

[@peteandbarbswildadventures]

Thanks guys. My wife and I are from Colorado but now live in the Dominican Republic. We are looking to move to CR as soon as we can and your videos are answering a lot of the questions we have.

[@yourpuravida]

Love seeing this - and greetings to fellow Coloradans! We are here if we can be of support and assistance!

[@nycpennypowell]

Great video! I hope our American friends are learning manners you guys are wonderful teachers❤😂😂Thank-You Pura Vida🧘🏽‍♂️🌹🧘🏽‍♂️🤣

[@yourpuravida]

such kind works - thank you!

[@Irasid]

Love you guys ❤ and all your videos full of useful info

[@yourpuravida]

We appreciate your kind words and are happy to have you here!

[@yourpuravida]

Excited to speak with you when you’re ready!!

[@Liam69400]

Excellent video! Thank you. Nearing retirement (Respiratory Therapist X43 years) and am really considering Costa Rica! You brought up a lot of great points. I worked in Saudi Arabia for a couple of years and definitely saw the ugly American thing in the countries I travelled to. Funny thing....I came back in 1989 and all of this time have just not felt at home in the US after my return. Nothing against it at all, but I have really struggled to really want to be here. Have you ever ran into that with any of your clients?

[@yourpuravida]

Absolutely have heard that from clients, and I (Patrick writing here) experienced the same for years after I moved back from Europe. We’d love to help you explore Costa Rica!

[@brandonwoodley5198]

What town, city would you recommend in the central valley that is walkable and car isn't needed?

[@yourpuravida]

Hi Brandon - we are always reluctant to make a blanket statement on this. So many factors that help inform this (your needs, your style, etc.). Feel free to reach out and set time to connect if we can be of assistance!