Getting away from the Rat-Race If you think you will find all the answers here, you thought wrong!  There is an abundance of information on the net and in books regarding living, retiring, and buying property in Costa Rica.  It is best to educate yourself prior to making the plunge.  It is not for everyone!  I will be adding links to relevant sites in the near future.  In the meantime, here are some links I have found useful. www.landcolaw.com   The attorneys that first educated me in Costan Rican land ownership have a good website that explains much of the land ownership process and they offer other valuable services.  www.escapeartist.com   Lots of good stories from ex-pats from all over the world.  It may be a completely different country, but there is often a common thread. www.perezzeledon.net  Website of the Province with some picture galleries.