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Live Longer in Costa Rica

The other night on the NBC prime time world news there was a special about a group of centenarians who live in an area located in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. Scientists say their longevity is due to a clean environment, exercise, a healthy diet and above all their lifestyle. Furthermore, all Costa Ricans who reach eighty years of age, live longer on the average than any other people in the world.

Most likely another factor that contributes to this statistic is the cradle-to-grave health care provided by the Costa Rican government. Besides having a large number of centenarians the country has a longevity rate on a par with any first world country including the United States.

What does this say about Costa Rica? Basically the country is a very healthy place to live. In fact, most foreigners who move here add years to their life. I do remember when I used to visit my relatives in the States and they would remark how good I looked. They said it must have been from the good life in Costa Rica.

I guess its the fresh fruits and vegetables, less stress and above all lifestyle which also contribute to foreigners and others living longer here. After all it is all about lifestyle. It really is the lifestyle that ultimately draws people here and was the main factor in my move almost 30 years ago. In Costa Rica you can really have more for less and have more fun in the process. There are a wealth of activities from which to choose to keep you busy and happy. It is also very easy to make new friends here. You will have NO excuse for being bored. The days just don’t seem to be long enough to pack in all of the exciting activities.

Living here reminds me of the title of a popular movie with Jack Nicholson, “As Good as it Gets.” One would be hard press to find a place that offers more.

I have a very spiritual acquaintance who said upon arrive in Costa Rica for the first time, “I stepped of the plane and immediately felt a sense of peacefulness in the air.” Perhaps it is this spirit or vibe that makes Costa Rica one of the most magical and healthy places in the world to live.