Grecia is often considered one of the cleanest cities in Costa Rica and is recognized for its unique central church building made of… iron!
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For years, Costa Rica was seen as a corner of paradise where you could retire, grow orchids, and eat papaya while counting your pills. Then ...
What's New?
Grecia is often considered one of the cleanest cities in Costa Rica and is recognized for its unique central church building made of… iron!
The canton of Alajuela is like a visiting card of the province and a mandatory crossing point for those coming or leaving Costa Rica. It is home to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, ...
in Costa Rica Can non-resident foreigners own Property in Costa Rica? The short answer? Yes. The long answer? It depends on what …
The Costa Rican tax system is based on the principle of territoriality, one of the most favorable for people who earn income from outside the country....
For years, Costa Rica was seen as a corner of paradise where you could retire, grow orchids, and eat papaya while counting your pills. Then ...
What's New?
Grecia is often considered one of the cleanest cities in Costa Rica and is recognized for its unique central church building made of… iron!
The canton of Alajuela is like a visiting card of the province and a mandatory crossing point for those coming or leaving Costa Rica. It is home to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, ...
in Costa Rica Can non-resident foreigners own Property in Costa Rica? The short answer? Yes. The long answer? It depends on what …
The Costa Rican tax system is based on the principle of territoriality, one of the most favorable for people who earn income from outside the country....
For years, Costa Rica was seen as a corner of paradise where you could retire, grow orchids, and eat papaya while counting your pills. Then ...
Analysis by Provinces - Costa Rica
Area: 51,179 km² / Population: 5,106,000
Everything is written for Real, without "Tourist Showcases",
so you know exactly what to expect
Not all corners of Costa Rica are the same. Each province has its own specifics: from climate and standard of living, to infrastructure, access to services, safety or business opportunities.
In this section we have gathered real, detailed and locally verified information, to give you a clear picture of what it means to live, invest or visit each area.
You can find it here:
- advantages and disadvantages for each province
- how is daily life (with good and bad)
- access to hospitals, schools, roads and services
- safe areas vs. areas to avoid
- useful recommendations for tourists and expats
Conclusions Analysis by Provinces — My Opinion
About Costa Rica
After carefully exploring each province, I can say that the diversity of Costa Rica is absolutely amazing. It’s not a big country, but it has pretty much everything you could want: mountains, beaches, tropical forests, thermal waters, abundant biodiversity, and local communities with an authentic vibe.
Each province has its own charm and potential — there is no universal “perfect place,” but rather a variety of options, depending on what you’re looking for: adventure, tranquility, wildlife, or more developed infrastructure.
What remained clear to me is that, unlike other countries, here nature is not just a decoration, but is actually the main engine of life and tourism. This means that each region offers you experiences directly connected to the natural environment, but in different forms.
From my point of view, instead of rushing to see everything in a hurry, it’s better to choose a province, an area, and live it at its own pace. This way, you discover the true essence of the place, and your vacation or move becomes a memorable experience, not a race against time.
In short, Costa Rica is a country of well-preserved diversity, where simplicity and nature prevail and where every corner is worth exploring with respect and patience.
