Coming soon to the US. Costa Rica is booming.
Once they destroy the healthcare system, no reason to live here.
About 15 years ago I was urging my wife to emigrate to Panama. Great weather, low cost of living, modern infrastructure, English speaking, like Yanks due to long presence in the Zone, no downsides, really.
Nope, she wouldn't leave while grandkids were still in school.
In the interim, thousands of 'pensionados' have moved there and prices have rocketed up. Still cheaper, but we sure missed that boat.