From what I have read, both the cost of living and the levels of crime have gone up dramatically in the past two years. As beautiful as Costa Rica is; why would anybody consider retiring there? I am not talking about people in there 20's or 30's, but someone my age (63), that is looking for a nice, peoeful place to retire. Besides the beautiful country and not so friendly people (I've been there twice), why would anybody consider moving there at my age.