As of 2008 there are over 50,000 USA citizens living in Costa Rica. Costa Rica's current real estate boom is driven by investors and developers from around the world who view favorable tax laws, land affordability, and the country's democratic stability as key drivers for a sound investment.

This country also has excellent, affordable health care by U.S.-trained, English-speaking physicians using state-of-the-art medical equipment. Costa Rica also has solid infrastructure with electricity and clean drinking water throughout the country.
Costa Rica has the best telecommunications in Central America with: cell phone service, internet, 100 radio stations, 12 local TV stations and USA satellite TV.