Retire to Costa Rica

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.

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Brasilito

Quiet Blue Zone village — retirees' best-kept secret

Monthly budget

$2,200–$3,500/mo

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Playa Conchal

World-class beach with luxury resort lifestyle

Monthly budget

$3,000–$5,000/mo

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Flamingo

Hottest market on the Gold Coast — established expat hub

Monthly budget

$2,800–$4,500/mo

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Tamarindo

Surf town with full services — lively expat scene

Monthly budget

$2,500–$4,000/mo

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Nosara

Yoga, wellness, and pristine jungle — a holistic retirement

Monthly budget

$2,800–$4,500/mo

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Sámara

Calm, affordable, and authentically Tico

Monthly budget

$1,800–$3,000/mo

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Potrero

Family-friendly bay — quieter and more affordable than Flamingo

Monthly budget

$2,200–$3,500/mo

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Dominical

Wild South Pacific — for the adventurous retiree

Monthly budget

$1,500–$2,800/mo

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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.

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Pre-construction beachside condos — delivery Q3 2027

Price from

$280,000

Yield

9–12%

Phase

Phase 1

Delivery

Q3 2027