9. Costa Ballena – Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal
IM Score: N/A
Rent Cost: $495, $625, $815
Hospital to Population Ratio: N/A
Flight to U.S. Cost: $436
Number of the Law of Weapons and Explosives Violations: 10-16
This entry on our list of best places to retire in Costa Rica is also the place where you can find some of the most beautiful beaches in the country and get spoiled by comfortable coastal life. The three towns/villages: Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal, have the most recommendations and are a place where most of the expats reside. Still, the whole Costa Ballena offers fantastic opportunities, and it is hard to make a mistake.