Everything will depend on your priorities, are you a person who likes the city more, prefers to live near your work, or would you like to live surrounded by nature and beaches. Your reasons for moving to Costa Rica are to retire, you are a family with school-age children, or
Do you like to have a variety of places for entertainment nearby? These are quite frequently asked questions.
San José: the majority of foreigners, including the Spanish, choose to settle in the capital, San José, which allows access to all the comforts such as leisure and all kinds of services. You can also opt for other cities in the central valley such as Heredia, which is where the vast majority of the population resides.
Athens: with a population of just 30,000 inhabitants, it is a place that boasts the best climate in the world. It is very popular with foreigners looking for a quiet life and easy access to the capital and the coast. It is one of the favorite places to retire.
Tamarindo: If you are looking to enjoy the beach and marine life in all its splendor, as well as a great atmosphere, this is one of the best cities. In addition, Tamarindo is located on the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the so-called blue zones, which are places where residents experience great longevity thanks to a healthy lifestyle.
Jacó: the Pacific area of Costa Rica, is one of the most demanded places to live, since it offers us many types of cities to establish ourselves. If you like the beach but at the same time be close to San José, without a doubt Jacó (Hermosa) is one of our favorite areas and where there are many job opportunities thanks to tourism.
Grecia: It’s a bit far from the capital, but close enough to get to San José in less than an hour. In the central valley, Grecia offers a stable climate all year round with a quiet life in a population fundamentally dedicated to agriculture.
Santa Teresa and Nosara: if you like more of a Hippie Chic life, we recommend any of these 2 beaches that are booming. You can find different housing complexes, restaurants and many retired foreigners in these areas.