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If you’re looking for the ideal place to improve your mental and physical well-being, Costa Rica should be your next travel destination. Engage in healthy habits, connect with your spirit and return like a new person. You’ll discover an ideal setting to detox from stress and refocus your energy.
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Legendary Wellness Meets Natural Beauty in Costa Rica
ince ancient times, hot springs have been a fabled source for wellness, relaxation and cleansing throughout the world. In Costa Rica, they’ve not forgotten the many benefits and pure pleasures of indulging in thermal baths. The country welcomes visitors to share and discover their own favorite sp...
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Nicoya, Costa Rica, has been dubbed one of the world’s Blue Zones. A healthy, long-lived population thrives on this peninsula and beyond. The energy of pura vida flows through the whole country, and everything from connection with nature and nourishing foods to balancing movement and rest creates a lifestyle that all types of people can tap into.
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cultural insights
From its Indigenous origins to its modern Latin American flair, Costa Rica's culture is naturally diverse. Ticos embrace a culture of music, dance, art and cuisine. They create an inviting atmosphere for travelers to come explore and appreciate all that they have to offer.
faqs and tips
Costa Rica’s digital nomad program invites international residents to work remotely from the land of pura vida. This program extends a 90-day tourist visa to a full year, with the option to renew for an additional year. (Conditions apply.)
Costa Rica offers different ways to legalize your status: temporary resident, pensioner or foreign government mission. For more legal information, contact the Costa Rica consulate or the Costa Rican Residents Association at www.casacanada.net.
Yes, the water is potable in most of the country. We would only recommend bottled water for a few rural areas. Bring your reusable water bottle to decrease your footprint while you’re here.
Keep your belongings somewhere safe while enjoying the sea or leave them somewhere they can be watched.
- Always use reef-safe sunscreen to avoid sunburns.
- When possible, don’t swim on your own.
- Consult the authorities about the current beach conditions.
- Be aware of warning flags on the beach.
- Do not enter the ocean if you don’t know how to swim. If you’re surfing as a beginner, stay under the supervision of a qualified instructor.
The main difference is the amount of rain. It doesn’t rain as much in the cloud forest as it does in the rainforest. The species of flora and fauna may also differ.
Be sure to bring insect repellent, a raincoat with a hood and a comfortable pair of hiking boots.