Costa Rica has long been on the bucket list for many travelers, and not just a place to travel to, but a place to live. There currently is and continues to be a strong North American expat and retiree community. The tourism growth is attributed to visitors from many international markets. Costa Rica enjoys two coastlines; Caribbean Sea to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West. Costa Rica, also known as the “Gold Coast”, is rich with volcanoes, waterfalls, tropical beaches, jungles, rivers, wildlife, a hospitable culture, coffee plantations, vegetation/fruits, adventure and more. The country has two seasons; the wet and the dry season, and can be enjoyed year round.