January 18, 2022

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Costa Rica: Happiest Country on Earth!

Be Happy - Visit Costa Rica 

Costa Rica has, for many years is, referred to as the "Happiest country on the planet."  Whenever we tell people that, they always seem to ask the obvious questions: "Why?" and "Do you believe that's true?"

Our answer is easily summarized based on what anyone can see  and feel on a trip to this beautiful country, and it is not false, so yes, we believe that it's true for the following reasons and more:

Friendly & diverse people of Costa Rica

The friendliness of the people of Costa Rica, who live by the phrase "Pura Vida" (pure life), which is equivalent to Hawaii's "Aloha" and then some!

The diversity (loaded): cultural, racial, ecological, biological...the list goes on.  When you have a constant mixture of cultures (from historic conquistadores and the indigenous tribes to current visiting tourists, ex-pats who choose to call this place home, and, most importantly, the locals), you get a much more balanced society where how you look is celebrated, the natural beauty is celebrated and protected, flora and fauna aren't the only things that flourish!

No military in Costa Rica

No military.  That's right.  Costa Rica abolished its military in 1949, instead choosing to spend funds on healthcare and education.

Costa Rica is considered a blue zone.

Blue Zone.  Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula is one of five original places on the planet known to have one of the highest concentrations of long-lived elderly in the whole world.  You'll notice during your visit that people of all ages spend time together and that people maintain active, healthy lifestyles far into their older years!

The Pacific Ocean & the Caribbean Sea in one place.

We're ocean people (obviously), but studies worldwide name closeness to the water, time and time again, as a source of tranquility and peace, a stress and anxiety reducer, and healing power.  With the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east, Costa Rica has no shortage of water, and the name translates to Rich Coast because of the thousands of miles of beautiful coastline on both sides of this small country (roughly 80% of the size of West Virginia).

Number 1 on the “Happiness Index”  for 2021  

Costa Rica

If you want the OFFICIAL answer on why Costa Rica is the happiest, though, you'll have to go to The Index.  That's right; It sounds crazy, but there are in-depth studies done that combine factors like Gross Domestic Product (GDP), ecological footprint, life expectancy, well-being, inequality, and population to determine a "Happiness Index!"

You can check out what makes Costa Rica the number one happiest nation in the world, time and time again at the Happy Planet Index, which is broken down into their significant factors and where Costa Rica ranks in each of those factors individually.

If that's not enough to quench your thirst for happiness knowledge, simply Google search "Costa Rica happiness" to see pages of articles on how and why Costa Rica is amongst the happiest nations in the world and often ranked number one, no matter the standards used by the different Happiness researchers.

Where does YOUR home country fall on the index?  No matter where it lands, we hope you'll get a chance to come to see the happiness in Costa Rica and drink from its cup!

Stay Happy!  Pura Vida!

Plan a trip to Costa Rica for adventure, surfing, yoga, golf, and other activities. Let us help make all the arrangements.  Choose a package or built your own trip.


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