Costa Rica is characterized by an impressive scenic beauty, consolidated system of protected areas, social and political stability and high educational levels.
Billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia (the 13th richest person on the planet according to Forbes magazine) visited Costa Rica on August. He first flew to the Dominican Republic and then to Panama, from where he arrived to Costa Rica before finishing the trip in Guatemala.
"Financial freedom is so intertwined with what a person wants to
achieve in life," said Ron Pearson, a certified financial planner with
Beach Financial Advisory Service. "It doesn't necessarily mean never
having to work again, but instead has more to do with realizing your
own dreams."