Take Your First Steps to a Dream Retirement in Costa Rica

Fast Track Costa Rica: Lifestyle and Opportunity Conference • July 18-20, 2024 • San José, Costa Rica

Maybe you’ve been to Costa Rica? If so, you know what a strikingly beautiful country it is.

With its slower pace of living, focus on renewable energy (a staggering 99% of its energy comes from renewable, money-saving sources), 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.

You’ll experience little pollution, lots of clean water, and fresh air.

Expats who have settled there enjoy all the benefits of life in Costa Rica—and you could, too.

For example:

• Excellent weather. From the temperate Central Valley to the tropical Pacific and Caribbean beaches, there’s a climate for everyone. (Say goodbye to cold and snow.)
• Top-quality affordable healthcare. Visit an English-speaking, US-trained doctor for $60—or a specialist for under $100. And the really good news: You can qualify for the CAJA national health system that provides comprehensive coverage, no matter your age or pre-exist ing conditions.
• Close to home. You can easily get a direct flight (less than three hours from Miami) into two international airports in Costa Rica.
• The most stable democracy in Latin America. No other Latin American country has the peaceful history and democratic stability of Costa Rica (and no army!).
• All the comforts of home. Modern shopping malls and world-class hospitals. Reliable high-speed Internet is available just about everywhere.
• Low, low taxes. You’ll pay zero income taxes on foreign-earned income. If you buy a home in Costa Rica, your annual property taxes will be little more than $300-$750 in most cases.

And Costa Rica offers advantages most of us aren’t aware of, too:

• A built-in community of English-speaking locals and expats. About 70,000 Americans live in Costa Rica.
• Thanks to the well-educated and cultured population, many international companies have offices, factories, and call centers there—contributing to the strong and stable economy.

All these reasons mean that Costa Rica is the Happiest Country on the Planet, earning the top spot on the last four Happy Planet Indexes. It’s also a top-five finisher in International Living’s annual Global Retirement Index, year after year. And this year, it was our #1 pick.

If you’ve been there, you know how friendly the ticos are. That’s how Costa Ricans refer to themselves. Ticos welcome everyone with open arms.

It’s no wonder that thousands of North Americans are living Pura Vida in Costa Rica.

And you could, too.

See if Costa Rica is right for you at International Living’s 2024 Fast Track Costa Rica Conference, held July 18–20 at the InterContinental Hotel in San José, Costa Rica.

Join us to discover the real Costa Rica—including the advantages and drawbacks.

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.

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.

Call 1-866-381-8446 (toll free in the U.S. and Canada) or 1-410-622-3040 now to speak with our events team. Or see: IntLiving.com/Events.