
Costa Rica Tops International Living's Best Places to Retire in 2018
Costa Rica took first place on International Living's Retirement Index 2018, beating out Mexico (2), Panama (3), Ecuador (4), Malaysia (5) , Columbia (6) and Portugal (7) for the top spot. International Living compiles the top 24 retirement destinations worldwide based on criteria such as cost of living, healthcare and climate. In an increasingly uncertain world, Costa Rica is known for its stability. Costa Rica has been quietly transforming into a model country, with a ste