The rise of tourism in Mexico has impacted Costa Rica

2 Jan 2025 · 1 min
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In this spoken account, the narrator reflects on their experience living in Costa Rica, noting that the cost of living was historically low but has risen over the past 7–8 years. They attribute much of the increase to a shift in tourism from Mexico to Costa Rica, which has spurred new development, including more houses, apartments, and events like BPM festivals moving north. While areas such as Tamarindo feel busier, the speaker emphasizes that much of the country remains green and undeveloped, so the perception of crowding is limited to tourist hubs. To mitigate higher expenses, they suggest a strategy of spending part of the year in the United States and subletting the Costa Rican residence to generate supplemental income.

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