My guess is that the food grown in volcanic soils loaded with minerals is the reason.
Maybe they’re fleeing the taxes.
https://ticotimes.net/2016/05/18/60-tico-times-celebrates-tradition-reinvention#comments-93713
Wife and I are thinking about moving there.
The U.S. won’t be around at this rate.
Hmmmm, I’ve been looking to retire somewhere other than the US. I wonder what life down there is REALLY like. There is a gentleman who frequents FR who lives in the Philippines. He swears by it but I’m not convinced. But the way this country is going, perhaps living in another country is the way to go.
Not sure how much the natives are going to like the Gringo invasion.
Nice climate
Reasonable costs
Good med care
Friendly people
Big expat community to make the transition easier
Growing economy
Pure life
You would be best integrated if you learn Spanish
Normal mañana culture
I imagine that if the US collapses, all these little countries will no longer be so friendly, especially if the dollar goes kaput. In other words, there’s ultimately no escape.
Soon Central America will be a paradise. All their criminals are coming here to the USA.
It’s too late to repair the US.
We didn’t fight.
They did.
My husband and some of his PhilAm relatives came to the Philippines after retirement. We have extended family here. But living overseas is lonely if you don't, especially if you don't know the local language. A lot of guys with Filipina wives live with the extended family after retirement also.
It is not rejecting the USA: It is because it's cheaper to live here on Social security and it is to be with family, who care for you when you are sick. Also elders are respected here.
Without family members and knowing the language, you can live in small enclaves where there are a lot of expats. So American style stores and restaurants...These areas are more expensive to live of course, but you might feel at home.