A small blue boat is tied ashore on the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, in Montezuma, Costa Rica.
While traveling in the Blue Zone of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, I saw the local's holistic approach to diet, exercise, work, and social life was the key to the region's longevity.
  • I visited the Blue Zone of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula to learn about longevity.
  • Residents of Blue Zones live long, healthy lives — and you can see why when observing local habits. 
  • I saw that while the keys to healthier living are simple, living by them takes intentional effort.

There's more to see on the white sand beaches of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula than the beautiful jungle coastline.