Aquí se cura todo.

The Costa Rican Institute or Tourism (ICT) recently started a new ad campaign entitled “Aquí se cura todo” which in English means “Here everything gets cured.” I would be lying if I said that Costa Rica cures everything but the phrase is true to some extent.

During the almost 30 years I have lived in Costa Rica I have seen many Americans turn their lives around by moving here. Perhaps it is the great weather, the lovely people or the spirit of “Pura Vida” (pure life) which causes changes in people. It may even be something that  is completely intangible. Who know? All I can say is that I have seen people fulfill their dreams and find true success and happiness by moving here.

Don’t get me wrong Costa Rica is not for everyone. Unofficially about 30 percent of Americans who move here return home for one reason or another. Probably they just cannot adjust to the Latin culture. But those who end up staying say they have a much more rewarding lifestyle than they could ever have at home. You couldn’t drag most of them back to the States or Canada.

On my monthly relocation/retirement tours, I talk at length about the wonders of Costa Rica the rewarding lifestyle that is available here. It may just what you need to cure some of your ills.