Costa Rica’s national motto “Pura Vida” (pure life) is really true in a country that offer one of the best quality of life in the world.

It looks like Costa Rica’s  national motto “Pura Vida” (pure life) is true. According to a study by the Inter American Development Bank (BID), Costa Ricans are the most satisfied people in Latin America.  The study is based on the country’s educational system, health care and employment opportunities. Costa Ricans value their high quality of life above materialism. “At the end of the day it is not the number of toys a person has but one’s personal happiness and satisfaction,” according to Costa Rican economist Alberto Franco.

Not only do Costa Ricans enjoy a great lifestyle but the majority of foreign residents here are very happy. It almost seems that the great quality of life is contagious. The minute you step off the plane you are overwhelmed by it.  I personally know hundreds of people who have moved here who wouldn’t trade what they have found in Costa Rica for all of the tea in China.  On my monthly  relocation/retirement tours one of the things I do is tell my clients about many  options they have here and all that the country has to offer.  I can see people’s eyes light up when the hear about all things that makes living in Costa Rica so fantastic. It seems that once foreigners get bitten by the Costa Rica bug there is no turning back.

As I have said in previous articles, “Costa Rica has something for everyone and everything for someone.” I feel truly blessed to live in such a wonderful country.