My dream became a reality seven years ago on a trip to Costa Rica.

After spending over ten years in the financial corporate world I decided to explore Costa Rica during a one week vacation.

I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to travel quite extensively prior to my experience in Costa Rica, and this country which is famous for its natural beauty has a more subtle quality which is just as mesmerizing.

The laid back lifestyle, focus on well-being, kindness, family, and the environment permeates in all aspects of the society. The country’s “Pura Vida” mantra which means Pure Life has roots far greater than a clever tourism slogan.

After returning to the snow filled, freezing cold airport in Philadelphia I began planning my second trip to Costa Rica.

I later decided it would be a good investment to diversify my assets and invest in a beach front luxury property in Jaco, Costa Rica. After my purchase I began renting my property generating around $500 a night in income. In 2010 I decided to leave the corporate world and move to Costa Rica to expand my vacation rental company.

My old colleagues can’t believe that I now have “board” meetings on actual surf boards in the pacific ocean instead of the board room.

I also tend to plan my day around high tide instead of rush hour on route 76 & 422. I can’t help but think what I left behind when we I have lunch at my infinity edge pool overlooking the pacific ocean.

Some people may call my personal journey a mid-life crisis but I like to think of it as just the beginning of my new Pure Life.

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.