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Beach town or mountain village? Suburban or rural? Surf, schools, or a slower pace? Honest, local intel on every region and 70+ towns so you find the community that fits your life before you ever book a flight.
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Caribbean
Wilder, wetter, and far less developed than the Pacific — with a distinct Afro-Caribbean culture and cost of living that rewards the effort of getting here. If that tradeoff sounds right, explore what life on the Caribbean Coast actually looks like.
4 towns
Central Pacific
The most accessible entry point to Costa Rican coastal living, with mature infrastructure, a deep real estate market, and services that make settling in straightforward. See which Central Pacific towns might be the right fit for you.
9 towns
Central Valley
Year-round spring weather, the country's best hospitals and schools, and urban convenience that no other region can match. Dig into the neighborhoods and towns that make the Central Valley the country's most livable region.
28 towns
Guanacaste
Maximum sunshine and the most developed coastal infrastructure in the country, though prices are high and the building boom isn't slowing down. See which Guanacaste towns still make sense — and which ones have priced themselves out of reach.
10 towns
Northern Region
Dramatic volcano and cloud forest scenery, a slower rural pace, and real estate prices that haven't caught up to the coasts yet. Explore the towns and tradeoffs that define life in Costa Rica's Northern Region.
6 towns
Nicoya Peninsula
One of the world's five Blue Zones, with a wellness-oriented international community and just enough friction to keep it from feeling like a resort. Explore the towns shaping life on the Nicoya Peninsula — and whether the Blue Zone lifestyle is more than just a tagline.
5 towns
Inland Mountains & Cartago
Cooler temperatures, lower costs, and an authentic Tico character that feels a world away from beach-town Costa Rica. Discover why a growing number of foreign residents are looking past the coasts and into the highlands.
6 towns
Southern Pacific
Lower density, lower prices, and a genuine off-the-map quality that attracts residents who want Costa Rica before it got crowded. Find out what's drawing people to the Southern Pacific — and what to expect when you get there.
5 towns
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