The majority of Americans living in Costa Rica report they feel happier and healthier since they made the move to beautiful Costa Rica. At Lake Arenal Condos on the west tip of Lake Arenal, fresh, vine ripe fruits and veggies are from the local gardens in the many market places. Fresh fish from Lake Arenal or either ocean only an hour plus away is awesome. Frozen meats are a rare sight. An easy pace life style with more smiling faces encountered than in America appeals to your senses.
Costa Rica has more medical clinics per capita than in the USA. World class Public and Private CIMA hospitals are usually with-in an hour’s drive. World-class and very affordable health care system is available. There are two health care systems operating side by side in Costa Rica. All citizens and legal residents get access to the government-run system known as Caja.
If you consider retiring to Costa Rica you would need $1,000 a month income from Social Security, a pension, disability, or other source to qualify for residency status (includes your spouse). The monthly government fees are very low depending on income. The public system is free, including doctor’s visits, diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and major surgery.
The above contributes to living to a healthy longer life compared to the USA. Also the climate in the higher elevations such as at Lake Arenal Condos is idyllic, year round.
