Destinations
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Deep local guides to the towns travelers, expats and retirees love most — climate, cost of living, things to do and more.
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Costa Rica's best-loved towns
Each guide covers what it's like to visit and to live there — climate, costs, things to do and real estate.
Guanacaste · Pacific
Tamarindo
Surf, sunsets and Costa Rica's most established beach-town expat scene.
SurfersExpatsDigital nomadsBeach lovers
Puntarenas · Central Pacific
Manuel Antonio
Where rainforest, wildlife and white-sand beaches meet.
Nature loversFamiliesWildlife photographersVacationers
Alajuela · Northern Plains
La Fortuna / Arenal
Volcano views, natural hot springs and waterfall adventures.
Adventure seekersCouplesFamiliesNature lovers
Puntarenas · Highlands
Monteverde
Misty cloud forests, hanging bridges and canopy zip-lines.
Eco-travelersBirdwatchersAdventure seekersNature lovers
Guanacaste · Nicoya Peninsula
Nosara
A Blue Zone wellness haven for yoga, surf and a slow, healthy pace.
Wellness seekersSurfersYogisDigital nomads
Alajuela · Central Valley
Atenas
Famous for the 'best climate in the world' and a longtime retiree favorite.
RetireesExpatsBudget-conscious moversSlow-living fans
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