If you are thinking about relocating or retiring in Costa Rica, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration when trying to decide where to live, and I’m talking in addition to finding something that fits into your budget. Sometimes people don’t think enough about what they need out of their surroundings, and what their personal preferences are.
You may automatically think that you want to live on the beach, but the temperatures in costal Costa Rica differ greatly from those in the interior. Also, the farther you get away from the main city of San José, the farther you are from cultural activities, such as 
museums and the symphony, and entertainment, such as movie theaters.
Of course, the coast has lots of tourists and expatriates, if you want to keep up non-Latin social interactions. The coast is offers a great nightlife, but it centers around dancing and drinking. There is also excellent seafood, but if you’re highly allergic the hospitals are few and far between.
Clearly before you move it is important to weigh all the factors and talk to others who have relocated as well. I recommend making a list of your needs and wants and then finding the local that best matches that list, that way you will make sure to make the right decision the first time around.
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