Get the Inside Track to Your Dream Retirement in Costa Rica

Fast Track Costa Rica: Lifestyle and Opportunity Conference • June 23–25, 2023 • San José, Costa Rica

It’s no wonder Costa Ricans are often called the “happiest people on the planet.” Costa Rica may truly have it all: a year-round tropical climate, modern cities, Caribbean beaches, Pacific coastline, rainforests, lush valleys, and cool mountains.

With its slower pace of living, focus on renewable energy, and abundance of healthy, fresh foods grown in the country, it’s earned a reputation as one of the greenest and cleanest countries in the world with little pollution, lots of clean water, and fresh air.

And if the beach is your thing, you’ll be spoiled for choice, as Costa Rica offers more than 1,000 miles of coastline. Know where to look, and you’ll find some incredible bargains.

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own beachside retreat, a private coastal hideaway with expansive ocean views, or a stunning home on a pristine tropical mountain lakeside surrounded by rolling hills of cool pine forests and fertile pastures… in a country with world-class healthcare, and affordable daily living… then you should join us in Costa Rica this coming June.

Costa Rica checks almost all the boxes on just about anyone’s retirement list. But it also ticks all the boxes in practical matters. The World Health Organization praises Costa Rica for its healthcare system and has ranked it higher than that of the U.S., despite Costa Rica spending 87% less on healthcare per capita. Plus, Costa Rica is home to one of the most stable democracies in Latin America.

Also, you’ll pay zero income tax on foreign-earned income. If you buy a home in Costa Rica, your annual property taxes will typically run little more than $500.

You’ll find all the comforts of home, including modern shopping malls and reliable high-speed internet, just about everywhere.

Plus, it’s conveniently close to home, with many direct flights to international airports in the U.S. and Canada, it’s less than three hours flight time from Miami.

To discover the real Costa Rica—including the advantages and drawbacks—join us at International Living’s Fast Track Costa Rica: Lifestyle and Opportunity Conference. You’ll get the whole picture.

Taxes, insurance, and visas are not the fun part of being an expat. But you need to know this part of the story before you take your next step in Costa Rica.

We’ve invited an unprecedented number of expats who have bought second homes, retired, or started a business in Costa Rica. Men and women who, just a short time ago, were in the same position that you are today. All our Costa Rica experts will be coming to you from their home turf and will on hand to share their experiences.

We’ll focus on the many questions you likely have, such as how to find a great rental, get your mail, arrange your finances, and keep in touch with family and friends. We’ll talk about what documents you need to apply for residence, the best place to buy insurance, buy a car, and more.

You already have the dream, now you need guidance, good judgment, and advice. And that’s what our Costa Rica experts will deliver at International Living’s Fast Track Costa Rica: Lifestyle and Opportunity Conference.

To book your seat, call 1-888-884-7792 or 443-353-4362 or see: IntLiving.com/Events.

WORLD-CLASS HEALTHCARE

Costa Rica has some of the best healthcare in Latin America. There are two systems, both of which expats can access.

Both health systems are constantly being upgraded—new hospitals, new equipment, and improvements in staff training.

Once you obtain legal residence in Costa Rica, you will be are eligible (required, in fact) to participate in Costa Rica’s universal healthcare system, the CAJA.

For this coverage, a retired couple can expect to pay $150 to $200 a month, total, for the two of them. It’s affiliated with 10 major public hospitals in the country and many clinics in almost every community.

You can also buy private insurance—most plans cover dental work, optometry, and cosmetic surgery in the event of an accident. Prescription drugs, certain medical exams, sick visits, and hospitalization are covered at 70% cost, and surgeon and anesthesiologist costs are fully covered.

Private medical insurance in Costa Rica currently costs about $200 to $300 a month per person, depending on age, gender, and other factors.