You spend months planning the perfect tropical getaway. You book the flights, secure an incredible rental house right by the sand, and start counting down the days until you can finally trade your daily routine for a lounge chair and an ocean breeze. The last thing on your mind is dealing with an unexpected medical …

Costa Rica has seen a myriad of issues over the past couple of years, ranging from questionable security around San Jose’s busy airport to crime levels reaching uncomfortable levels throughout the nation. What’s normally one of Latin America’s most popular vacation spots has seen tourism numbers dwindle. Whether it’s due to a digital nomad influx …