Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste Costa Rica

BALTIMORE, MD (PRWEB) JUNE 06, 2016 – There are a few special places on the planet—undeniable favorites with travelers, expats and retirees—that are so extraordinary, they are often described as being “heavenly” or “like paradise.”

These places can be radically different from one another, but they all offer something special that seems to make them more than the sum of their parts. And they all offer that something special at remarkably affordable costs for those who’ve chosen them as retirement destinations.

Expats on the ground report that a couple can live well in any of them on a budget of $2,000 or even less. Considering the average retiree in the States spends $3,600 a month to fund an everyday retirement, those are significant savings, especially for an earthly Paradise.

Several of those “heavenly” destinations are highlighted in a recent International Living report, which includes Roatan in Honduras, Koh Samui in Thailand, and Tamarindo Beach in Costa Rica.

Pura Vida in a Costa Rican Beach Town

Located on Costa Rica’s lush Nicoya peninsula, Tamarindo’s spectacular, long, sandy beaches bring people from far and wide. The pura vida (pure life) lifestyle and culture is the stuff of legend…a laid-back way of life that puts friends, family, and enjoyment at the top of the list every day.

Real estate options in Tamarindo offer a wide selection for comfortable beach living. It is still possible to buy a one- or two-bedroom condo within walking distance to the beach for less than $150,000. And the cost of living is reasonable—most expats find it possible to live comfortably on $2,000 or less per month.

And while Tamarindo has all the trappings of an exotic paradise, retirees still have access to grocery stores and medical services in a small downtown with plenty of modern services.

There are more of these exotic destinations where retirees enjoy a heaven-on-earth lifestyle at significant savings. A complete overview can be found here: The World’s Top 4 Heavenly Retirement Havens.