Costa Rica's weather is enjoyable year round. The average temperature range in San Jose goes from 57º-75ºF in December, and 63º - 81ºF in May. The Caribbean coast averages 70°F at night and over 86°F during the day. The Pacific coast is hotter than the Caribbean, but is less humid. The combination of leisure and adventure activities (such as playing golf, fishing, surfing, rafting, etc) make this country an ideal place to stay.

After Costa Rica decided to eliminate its army in 1949, resources that were used for military purposes were redirected towards education and health care. This has allowed the country to achieve the best levels of health care in Latin America, comparable only to those of developed countries. Besides the public health system, the country has a strong private health network that counts on many hospitals and clinics with great prestige and reputation. In 2005, Costa Rica registers an infant death rate almost as low as the one for the United States (9.75 deaths for every 1,000 born alive in Costa Rica, against the 6.5 rate in the US). This is particularly relevant when considering that the United States has a per-capita income 8.7 times larger than that of Costa Rica.

Cost of Living: According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, Costa Rica ranks as one of the best combinations of high quality of life and cost of living.