I was in Costa Rica last year, but the only Americans I met were hippie types that needed "SpeedStick", starry-eyed college kids and the odd naturalist or adventurer.
I have since met a number of Baby Boomers who are quitting the "North 48" and heading that way. Is Costa Rica the next Vero or St. Pete?
Henry Ingram made his fortune in video poker. I would presume that since South Carolina outlawed video poker he is looking for someplace to start over. From what I have heard Costa Rica is big into video poker.