Costa Rica offers:

• Excellent, affordable healthcare by U.S.-trained, English-speaking physicians using state-of-the-art equipment. Many people come to Costa Rica from around the world for affordable cosmetic surgery, elective surgery and dental work.
• An American population of approximately 60,000. In fact, there are more Americans living in Costa Rica than Costa Ricans living in America.
• Great weather year-round, with an average temperature of 85oF/29oC on the Pacific seacoast.
• A home to 5% of the Earth's known species in a country the size of West Virginia.
• Tropical rainforests; mountain forests; seven active and 60 dormant volcanoes; 9,000 species of plants, including 1,400 species of orchids; exotic animals; and abundant national parks.
• Clean, drinkable water throughout the country.
• A population of warm, wonderful people (many English-speaking) who make Americans feel welcome.
• A solid infrastructure, with electricity installed throughout the country, even in the smallest towns.
• The best telecommunications systems in Central America, with cell phone service, 120 radio stations, a dozen TV stations and Internet accessibility in almost every town and village.