Life at Finca MiraVida

Is a Powerful Place to Build a Free & Independent Life** Costa Rica often appears on lists of the “happiest” or “best” countries to live in — but headlines rarely tell the full story. So why Costa Rica? For us, Costa Rica isn’t perfect, and it isn’t cheap or easy. But it is  one of the few places in the world where building a free, nature-rooted, long-term life  is realistically possible. Why Costa Rica? Here are 11 honest reasons  why Costa Rica stands out — especially for f

Moving to Costa Rica with children naturally raises one of the biggest questions for families: What about school? Here in the Cahuita area, we are incredibly lucky to have a beautiful mix of public and private options — and for our family, the choice became very clear once we discovered Centro Educativo Complementaria Cahuita . This article is meant to give you a clear picture of what schooling looks like here, what we personally experienced, and what future MiraVida families

Costa Rica is paradise — lush jungles, warm weather, wildlife everywhere, friendly people, and a life that feels closer to nature than anything we ever experienced in Europe or the Middle East.But there is something important future families need to understand: Costa Rica is not cheap. Not at all — especially in the beginning. This article is not meant to discourage anyone. It’s meant to give you an honest picture, so you can plan well, avoid false expectations, and arrive pr