Americans in Costa Rica consists of immigrants and expatriates from the
United States to
Costa Rica, mostly retirees. According to the U.S. State Department, about 70,000 Americans live in the country.
American retirees, many of whom are
Baby boom
A baby boom is a period marked by a significant increase of birth rate. This demographic phenomenon is usually ascribed within certain geographical bounds of defined national and cultural populations. People born during these periods are often ca ...
ers, flocked to Costa Rica’s tropical beaches to retire as they’re drawn to its biodiversity, the political stability, and its relative low cost health care. The number of Americans who collect their
Social Security checks in Costa Rica has jumped 67% since 2002.
Many Americans have also purchased vacation homes rather than moving lock, stock and barrel, leaving the U.S. behind. They intend to retire in Costa Rica in five years or so and are using the rental income to pay off the property in the interim.
Living in Costa Rica
, ''ideal-LIVING'', 22 December 2007
Education
* The American International School of Costa Rica serves American families in Costa Rica.
* The Tico Lingo Spanish School in Heredia teaches the Spanish language to Americans traveling and living in Costa Rica.
See also
* Costa Rican American
* Costa Rica–United States relations
References
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Costa Rica
Americans
Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States of America.; ; Although direct citizens and nationals make up the majority of Americans, many dual citizens, expatriates, and permanent residents could also legally claim Ameri ...
Costa Rica–United States relations