This is a country that banned it's standing army a century ago and still doesn't have a military but it is also one of the most desirable countries to live in on the planet.
We keep kicking around relocating there. Unfortunately it's the worst kept secret around.
I scouted out Costa Rica back in the 90's and it was already a known quantity and over priced, Nicaragua was a much better value but with the troubles they are having right now it is not the place to be at the moment.