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A retired boomer who moved from the US to Costa Rica said it's 'horribly incorrect' to assume life in Central America is much cheaper
Gary Keenan moved from New Mexico to Costa Rica for retirement but found living costs high — someti…
Noah Sheidlower
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Promises of happier, healthier living drove tourists to Costa Rica in droves. Now, locals say the Blue Zone lifestyle is dying out.
Costa Rica locals told Business Insider that droves of tourists visiting the area have eroded the B…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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3 easy ways to bring the Blue Zone diet home from Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula
In the Blue Zone of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, locals prioritize simple, fresh ingredients and …
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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I moved our family from California to Costa Rica for love, and it ended up being the best thing for us — despite the breakup
Ivette Cuevas moved from California to Costa Rica and opened a coffee shop with her son. They both …
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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3 things I learned about longevity while visiting the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, one of the world's Blue Zones
In the Blue Zone of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a holistic approach to diet, exercise, work…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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A boomer who struggled to afford retirement in the US moved to Costa Rica and said money is much less of a concern
Cheryl Sands moved from Illinois to Costa Rica earlier this year, fearing retirement costs in the U…
Noah Sheidlower
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I spent 12 days seeking Costa Rica's highlights, from the Cloud Forest to the Nicoya Peninsula. I'd revisit 3 places in a heartbeat but one tourist trap I'll never fall into again.
If you're planning a trip to Costa Rica, here are 3 highlights of the country you shouldn't miss — …
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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I did a voluntary work exchange in Costa Rica and lived one month for free. The experience made me feel like my truest self.
This yoga instructor traveled to Costa Rica on a voluntary work exchange and shares her experience …
Dena R. Levitz
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I tried the Nicoya, Costa Rica Blue Zone diet for a week. I felt fuller and more energetic.
Hearing that a more veggie-focused, whole-food diet may be linked to longevity made me want to try …
Julia Pugachevsky
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For 100 year old men in Italy and Costa Rica the key to a long life is quiet quitting — and always making time for happy hour
In the mountains of Sardinia, men manage stress by prioritizing happy hour, getting up early, and e…
Hilary Brueck
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A woman with a severe peanut allergy says airline staff laughed at her and ignored her requests when she tried to fly to Costa Rica
A 22-year-old woman said Lufthansa staffers were not sympathetic to her condition when she tried to…
Ryan Hogg
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Nicoya, Costa Rica is one of the world's 'Blue Zones' where people live longer than average. Residents eat whole foods, exercise daily, and drink calcium-rich water.
Nicoya, Costa Rica is one of the five global "Blue Zones" where people live longer than average. Re…
Kate Hull
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I bought a one-way ticket to Costa Rica after my breakup. Now I run a coaching business focused on helping women make big moves in their lives.
Martha Pierce, 34, recently left Denver, Colorado, for Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, where she now live…
Erin Snodgrass
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Yoga classes registered under a fake name and a receipt for a nose job led authorities to a woman accused of murdering a star cyclist
Kaitlyn Marie Armstrong, suspected of killing pro-cyclist Moriah Wilson, fled to Costa Rica after t…
Hannah Getahun
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Woman wanted in the murder of a star cyclist was found and arrested in Costa Rica with someone else's passport, officials say
Kaitlin Marie Armstrong was found in Costa Rica with a passport that "did not correspond to her ide…
Hannah Getahun
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Uber customers claim they were charged almost $30,000 for a single ride during a vacation in Costa Rica after a currency conversion mix-up
A couple says they were charged $29,994.33 for a single Uber journey in Costa Rica due to a currenc…
Joshua Zitser
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Netflix's plan to charge people for sharing passwords is already a mess before it's even begun, report suggests
Netflix has been trialing a new policy to charge people for sharing their account outside their hou…
Isobel Asher Hamilton
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I moved from Colorado to a Blue Zone in Costa Rica. I thought I was healthy before, but seeing 70-year-olds surf showed me how much more content I could be.
Martha Pierce recently bought a one-way ticket to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. She said life in a Blue…
Erin Snodgrass
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been vacationing in Costa Rica during one of the most consequential legislative weeks of the year
The congresswoman left the country on Sunday, skipping an address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Ze…
Bryan Metzger
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I'm a 27-year-old surfer who moved to Costa Rica for a more adventurous lifestyle. Living abroad is an attainable goal, and I'm having the time of my life.
Luke Mcstravick, a sales representative from San Diego moved to Mal Pas, Costa Rica, where he's bui…