Costa Rica Retirement Guide
Retire in Costa Rica
Visa, cost of living, and the best places to retire — honest advice from people who live here.
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$2,200–$3,500
Average monthly budget (comfortable)
$1,000/mo
Pensionado visa income requirement
3 years
Path to permanent residency
Retirement Areas
Find the right area for your retirement
From the Blue Zone villages of Guanacaste to the surf towns of the Pacific — every top retirement area in Costa Rica, honestly assessed for retirees.
Featured Development
Live in the Blue Zone. Earn while you're away.
Arcadia Brasilito is the only pre-construction project in the Brasilito–Conchal corridor targeting the dual-use buyer. Phase 1 pricing starts at $280,000. Managed rental program included.
Pre-construction beachside condos — delivery Q3 2027
Price from
$280,000
Yield
9–12%
Phase
Phase 1
Delivery
Q3 2027
Visa Guides
Costa Rica retirement visas explained
Pensionado, Rentista, Investor — the four main paths to legal residency for retirees, with plain-English requirements.
Free Resource
Download the Costa Rica Retirement Starter Pack
Visa guide + cost spreadsheet + area comparison matrix. Everything you need to plan your retirement in Costa Rica. Free PDF.
Cost of Living
How much does it cost to retire in Costa Rica?
Real numbers from real retirees — monthly budgets, rent, healthcare, groceries, and utilities broken down by area.
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