Why Costa Rica is One of the World’s Blue Zones
Místico offers a lifestyle inspired by the world’s Blue Zones that is rooted in nature, community, and longevity.
When you think about investing in property, the usual questions come up: location, design, amenities. But what if the bigger question was—what kind of life do you want to live?
That’s where Místico, a unique destination in the Central Pacific near San José, comes in. Not just a remarkable location for living, but also inspired by the world’s Blue Zones like Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula - where people live longer, healthier, more connected lives. Místico embodies a lifestyle that celebrates longevity, wellness and community in a one of a kind beach setting.
Here, you’re not simply purchasing a home, a condo, or a lot. You’re stepping into a community built around the same values that make Blue Zones so extraordinary: fresh food, natural movement, deep connections, and a daily rhythm that prioritizes well-being over busyness.
What Are Blue Zones?
Blue Zones are regions where residents consistently live longer, healthier lives—often reaching age 100 with vitality. The term was coined by explorer-journalist Dan Buettner, but it dates back to early demographic research by Michel Poulain and colleagues marking longevity hotspots on world maps with a blue pen.
There are only five official Blue Zones in the world:
Okinawa, Japan – Known for plant-based diets and a strong sense of purpose (ikigai).
Sardinia, Italy – Where men live exceptionally long, thanks to wine, goat’s milk, and family ties.
Ikaria, Greece – Famous for naps, herbal teas, and virtually no dementia.
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica – A hub of centenarians fueled by community, fresh food, and plan de vida.
Loma Linda, California, USA – A faith-based community living longer through diet, exercise, and spiritual connection.
While each has its own unique flavor, they all share the same recipe: strong community, natural movement, fresh food, and purpose-driven living.
Characteristics of Blue Zones
While each Blue Zone has its own flavor, they all share a few golden ingredients:
A plant-based, minimally processed diet
Regular physical activity built into daily life—not grueling gym sessions (think gardening, walking, kayaking, surfing)
Strong social and family bonds
A sense of purpose, rooted in community or family. Nicoyans call it plan de vida.
A relatively low-stress, natural lifestyle
In the Nicoya Peninsula, for example, you're looking at one of the world’s longest-lived populations - with exceptionally low middle-age mortality rates and a high concentration of centenarians. Similar to other Blue Zones, some of the factors for their longevity are:
Maintaining good physical and mental health with physical activity and constant mobility
Maintaining a traditional diet
Deep faith and spirituality
Support and respect for family networks that cross generations - where grandchildren spend time with their grandparents who share their knowledge
Having a clear purpose in life associated with spirituality
Místico: Where Blue Zone Philosophy Meets Tomorrow’s Living
At Místico, we don’t just appreciate what makes Nicoya a Blue Zone, we embody it:
Move naturally: With 30+ miles of trails and waterways, paddleboard or stroll through lakes and forests - no sweat required.
Nourish your body: The planned organic farm (and future world-class restaurant) sets the stage for fresh, whole-food living.
Live in community: Místico’s themed clubs (Beach, Equestrian, Sports, Social), plus cozy neighborhoods and waterways that connect neighbors, facilitate strong social bonds and meaningful exchanges.
Breathe and recharge: With half of the project dedicated to conservation—protected beach, lakes, turtle reserve—you’re literally immersed in nature’s healing arms.
Stay purpose-driven: Místico offers the option to work from home with high-speed fiber optic internet, learn (future bilingual school), host, and hang - making it easy to live with intention and connection.
Místico: More Than Property, A Blue Zone-Inspired Lifestyle
At Místico, you’re not just buying a lot, a condo, or a townhome, you’re choosing a way of life. Property here is really a passport to something bigger:
Connection – with neighbors, family, and nature, in a community designed to bring people together.
Well-being – daily movement on trails, fresh meals from farm-to-table living, and time outdoors to recharge.
Purpose – spaces to work, learn, and engage, so you feel rooted in more than just four walls.
Longevity – inspired by the characteristics of Blue Zones, Místico is designed around balance, simplicity, and joy.
This is not a real estate transaction—it’s a lifestyle investment. One where your backyard includes protected forests, lakes, and beaches, and your “commute” might be a morning paddleboard or a bike ride along palm-lined paths.
Choosing Místico means choosing to live as though every day matters—because here, it does.
Well-being – daily movement on trails, fresh meals from farm-to-table living, and time outdoors to recharge.
Purpose – spaces to work, learn, and engage, so you feel rooted in more than just four walls.
Longevity – inspired by the characteristics of Blue Zones, Místico is designed around balance, simplicity, and joy.
This is not a real estate transaction - it’s a lifestyle investment. One where your backyard includes protected forests, lakes, and beaches, and your “commute” might be a morning paddleboard or a bike ride along palm-lined paths.
Choosing Místico means choosing to live as though every day matters, because here, it does.
Final Thoughts
The World’s Blue Zones teach us longevity isn’t about pills or perfection . . . it’s about everyday choices that keep you moving, eating real food, laughing with neighbors, and knowing you matter.
Místico isn’t just built, it’s crafted to replicate that. It’s where “Pura Vida” meets future-first design. Visiting, or better yet, staying means you can actually live the Blue Zone lifestyle, not just read about it.