Reef beaches, Afro-Caribbean rhythm, and slower days
Rainforest views and national-park living
Caribbean energy, surf breaks, and cultural depth
Surf-driven, energetic, and social
The Pulse of the Capital
Surf-first, small-scale, and unapologetically laid-back
Wellness-first, intentional, and low-density
Volcano views, hot springs, and rainforest days
Cloud forest calm and cooler air
Costa Rica’s most accessible surf town
Calm, residential town just inland from the coast
Social, sunny, and easy to live in
Where the jungle meets the ocean
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