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We asked 6 travel pros the no. 1 most relaxing destination in the world—and they all picked the same place

Costa Rica's emphasis on well-being and connection to nature makes it a top destination for relaxation.
Costa Rica Vibes on MSN

The best books about Costa Rica — and my opinions on all of them

After nearly a decade living in Costa Rica, I’ve read just about every book set here—and I have opinions. From gripping true ...
U.S. News & World Report

Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica

With landscapes ranging from dense jungles to active volcanoes to stunning white sand beaches, Costa Rica is a favorite amongst travelers for its spectacular scenery and laid-back "pura vida" ...

8 Out Of 10 World's Happiest Countries 2026 Are European, Costa Rica's Jump Is Most Impressive

Europe once again leads the World Happiness Report 2026, with most top countries coming from the region. Costa Rica is the ...
CNBC

41-year-old and her family left the U.S. for Costa Rica and live on less than $30,000 a year: 'We're a lot happier' and never moving back

Kema Ward-Hopper never imagined she'd raise her children in the middle of a jungle. But in 2018, after Hurricane Harvey destroyed her Houston home, a trip to Costa Rica with her husband Nicholas ...
CNN

How moving from the US to Costa Rica’s ‘blue zone’ transformed this family’s life forever

When Kema Ward-Hopper and her then-fiance Nicholas Hopper, both from the US, decided to get married in Costa Rica, they had no idea that they’d end up relocating there a few years later. But a series ...