Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. The Oldest People In The World 

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I think that Costa Rican life, especially in the countryside, is full of nature, harmony, peace, quiet, and zero stress. Also, one has to stay active working in farms, nurseries, walking, eating naturally, eating basic non processed foods, getting healthy fresh air daily, climbing cloudy rainforest mountains, listening to the calls of domestic and wild animals, going to the river, going to the beach, walking long distances to the bus stop, etc helps a lot.

My family is Costa Rica and my great grandpa is 101. He even survived covid!! My great grandma is headed that route too. She's 98. They're super active with animals and such.

I remember well a friend of mine, a swedish guy who have lived in COSTA RICA for 5 years. He loves this country. Even he relocate to Stockholm for many years so he told me that some year he took a vacation to visit COSTA RICA, life is earier to live, relaxing style. Fresh air, cheap food, good food too. Very positive about COSTA RICA, really. From Oranuch in Stockholm City - Sweden

My grandfather died at 98 years old, we are from Costa Rica too and we have always lived in the city. I remember sitting with my grandfather some times in the afternoon and he would tell me all about his youth, how he worked in the Isla del Coco putting antennas and also as a mechanic lol. Even to his last breath his memories were so clear that he never ceased to impress me. I miss him lots but it makes me happy to know that he lived a good life :)

Native American my grandmother Leona lived to be 121 years old. Born oct 1868 Tsebinito NM, lived in LeChee, Az of Navajo Nation

I have been going to Costa Rica since about 1985 (about 14 trips) my last trip Oct 16th 2021. Every time I go I do not want to return back to USA :) Problem is I have ties and business to attend and have no choice but to return :(( One of these days I will go and NO turning back. Pura Vida.

Beautiful video! My grandmother live till 103 and she never lost her memory but she lost her sight around 100!...I am in my mid 50's and feel like in my 30's...I walk a lot!, Still skateboarding, well cruisers, play soccer, and paddle my surfboard from time to time....hope to live like her....😎

All stamps in my passport are from most beautiful country in the world ,Costa Rica.Pura vida

I am Costa Rican, my grandmother lived to 106 and many of her siblings live into the 100s.

It is so beautiful because they take care of of their elders you know everyone takes opportunity to take care of them so that's awesome God bless them

Also, theres been a correlation with coffee and long living humans, and it's no coincidence that both Italy and Costa Rica are known for the coffee culture, In costa rica you start your day with a big mug of volcanic grown coffee, then after lunch you drink your ol cup of coffee, and in the evening you get your merienda with another cup of coffee. I'm in pretty bad shape right now, 0 excercise, 0 medical check ups, but i do drink my 5 cups of coffee a day and im doing fine for now, i hope i get to live for 100 years more, ill comment on this video if that happens :D

My grandmother lives in Jamaica and she is 104, her brother is 100, her uncle died at 106 and 100, her brother in law died at 103 and his mum was also over 100 at death. In the district where they all live are many people that lives to over 100 years old. This is 2 adjoining district (Masons River and Douglas Castle) the borders of Clarendon and St. Ann's Jamaica.

I'm glad I join this documentary story's that so much to learned, that there's such people who very much more catholic and believed in God. Long life to live. So cool! I'm Pilipino American and we have a resemblance to the Philippines (Country side) I love country side. All fresh, the atmosphere are amazing and the people are friendly just like in Costa Rica. I love it

Low sugar diet, active lifestyle, reduced stress compared to "modernized" locations, reduced pollutants, community, and good genetics that end up stacking. If you look at Japan, it also shows the same factors adding up. Like it's not a secret We are willing to spend millions on wanting this longevity in our modern environment when we don't live in an environment Conducent to longevity. If you want good grapes, give the plant good soil

Nature! Nature! Nature!

I think this is indeed a multifactorial phenomenon. Work, mostly eat plants, family. Eating fewer calories from mostly unprocessed whole foods and staying active are probably the biggest two things we can control.

Modern humans have made their existence complicated by making things too comfortable. Use it or lose it. Keeping active, good food in moderate quantities, positive outlook towards people and life... And staying close to nature helps.

We have a village like this in Ecuador, with the oldest people in the country, alot of folks there paas the 100 mark and don't look a day past 60

I love this program! I am the Polish descent and my great-great grandmother, great aunt and a great uncle all lived to be 101 and above. I thought it was of course genetics but my dad has now suffering from dementia at 83. We live in a community where houses are up on steep cliffs. He recently rolled his truck off of the cliff at least 200 ft straight down and 85° angle. All he got was a bump on his head but the truck was completely smashed and demolished. It has a very worried about him now three of us are here with him in the area and were seeing the deterioration of his mind. It's one thing you never prepared for seeing this video makes me want to take him to Costa Rica it looks beautiful there!

Wow! The centenarians of Costa Rica are awesome. Centenarians of Japan get to be so by practicing good eating habits, exercising and practice other good habits. Wishing the Costa Rican’s continued longevity.

I am from Costa Rica, but now I'm living in The Netherlands (Cold country) It is very common to find people who live more than 100 years or at least reach their nineties in my country. Some of the factors that in my opinion influence this phenomenon are: 1-The environment and the close connection with nature that residents experience on a daily basis. Even in the most congested places, you have the opportunity to move easily to a naturally conserved area and enjoy the flora and fauna. But if you prefer to go further, you can visit one of the beaches of the Pacific or the Caribbean. Or breathe cleaner air in the more mountainous areas where you can find volcanoes and waterfalls. 2- The climate. In Costa Rica you can find different microclimates, depending on the area and the season. However, throughout the year the temperatures are quite pleasant, in a range of 17c degrees the minimum and 31c degrees the maximum. This has a great impact on people's attitude since the weather will never be an obstacle to enjoying outdoor activities, releasing stress, and increasing motivation (it is not the same to go to work in a gray winter, then on a beautiful morning with the sound of nature) 3- Warm friendly people, with a great sense of humor. While it is true in Costa Rica there is the influence of other cultures in some territories, all of us TICOS feel identified by common values, one of which makes us feel most proud is PEACE. Since the elimination of the armed forces in 1948, we have become the oldest democratic republic in Latin America. When you grow up in a place like Costa Rica, you shouldn't have to worry about doing military service, much less about an armed conflict in the streets. I believe that thanks to this, Costa Rican society lacks serious conflicts between groups and makes it an inclusive country with the opportunity to have an acceptable quality of life away from violence. 4-The food. A place where you can find a variety of high-quality fruits and vegetables regardless of the season and at an affordable price. Which allows us, for example, to drink natural shakes instead of synthetic throughout the week. 5- Party and Enjoy. It is always a good time to celebrate in a country like Costa Rica, no matter the reason, you will always find people willing to have a good time with whom to share a beer or simply have a pleasant conversation. A very high percentage of the population speaks English, so the language is not usually a barrier for people from other parts of the world. I hope to return to my country soon. PURA VIDA !

My great grandmother and her sisters lived more than 102 years in Hatillo, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 🇵🇷🇵🇷

Yesterday's it was my 102 years old birthday of my grandpa 👴💙 hahahaha viva Costa Rica 🇨🇷

When I first came to Costa Rica in the late 80s, it was unusual to see a fat person and fast food was non-existent. That's all changed now. Obese people are common place and fast food franchises are everywhere. Now with Uber Eats, you don't even have to leave the house to get bad food. Its a pity.

These elderly people are Amazing! They are still very physical in doing different activities and eating right have definitely why they live so long. I enjoyed watching this video and thanks for sharing. 🤗❤

Nicoya is a beautiful place but its people are even more.... Greetings from Sarchí, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

I feel when you live surrounded by nature instead of a big city "helps" with longevity!

They care and respect for their elders who are valued . Problem with the West is as soon as your old your viewed as a burden .

I’m enjoying this series on the these fascinating people. Thank you for this wonderful video.

My grandmother lived to four months shy of 110. Absolutely no senility or dementia. She was of English descent, born and raised in Ohio. Moved to Florida at age 93.

Interesting facts to analyze: In 2019, life-expectancy in Costa Rica at birth was 80,8 years. In 2019, life-expectancy in United States at birth was 78,5 years. At that time, spending on public health was less than 6% of Costa Rica's GDP (PIB). At that time, spending on public health was 17% of United States' GDP (PIB). At the same time, Costa Rican state has a primary role in the healthcare logistics, so is accecsible. At the same time, in United States free-market has a primary role in the healthcare logistics, so you can get bankruptcy. Conclusion: some services are essential and shouldn't be ruled as business.

No stress, no death.

Im Costarican and is true that my country is paceful in some areas but the long life can be achieve if you have a heathly lifestyle wherever you live . ❤ Im Advisor in Nervous System and Natural Medicine and talk about that every day with sick people: Learn how care your body's even in others countries . 🖐🌺🌷🐞🌲🌱 Greetings from Costa Rica !

🇨🇷 thats why is the best country in the world 🌎

Free health care and they come to you wow also fresh air keep walking stay positive

My great grandmother is still alive at 100.. we are from Costa Rica ☺️

Happy Birthday Beautiful Lady and may God grant you with many more!!!❤

My guess is they eat their own grown food not processed foods and they are diligently hardworking walk alot

Very nice documentary this is what government around the world should be doing. Well done to all costaricans

Don't eat American processed food!!!! You'll live past 100. No secret...😂

It's because of the high mineral content in the soil and other rolls could be a factor diet, essential fatty acids, probiotics fermented vegetables, fish, low glucose rich foods high in fiber, amino acids, and staying active..

Seems most of these folks live in the country not the city, Don't snack between meals and lived lives that had them working hard everyday.... Less stress

It’s the community. Any community that makes time for laughing and dancing lives longer.

Music makes you happy n younger

Good mind, Good heart, Good Nature and good Environment is the longetivity of Life.

God bless all of them with a lot of health and life

Mi abuela llegó a los ciento tres años y no hacía nada fuera de lo normal, no era que tuviera una costumbre particular, más bien podía llegar a tener una visión muy negativa del mundo jaja 💔

This was great information. Thank you...

Heartwarming and informative thank you! 😁👍

Home cook meals, no additives and physical activities is key.

cut out the process foods and you'll see how much longer all of us live.

I feel very happy when I look at this beautiful video,I wish my family and I live long life,like these people.God bless them.

Inspiring1 Nice people, examples to follow... for hundred years and more... with positive minds and attitude. Thank you for this documentary movie.

Interesting series thank you. Not only exploring the reasons for long life but in these countries the way the older people are respected by their families, communities and even celebrated, which is quite uncommon in the area of the world where I live.

Se ven grandes personas con hermoso lugar y tradición.

Great documentary

They all live next to sea water those who lived long livers. Italy, Costa Rica, they are mostly hardworking people not corporate workers. I guess tge sun exposure and type of work food family what keeps the happy and healthy

Nice One. Love those smiles of the Ancient ones. We need to know their secrets of Long life.

Serving God is the key, Happiness is another key guarantee, living around one's family independently and doing everything for oneself, unlike in the big cities and countries where old people are left isolated alone in a nursing home without the love and support of families and familiar people, eating good nutritious foods fresh and natural from the fields without preservatives, fresh air, and vitamin D from the natural sunshine. I wish I could afford to buy a piece of land there, I love to cultivate and watch things grow. I was born in the Caribbean with a similar lifestyle now am living in a big city-coupe up in an apartment, which is terrible.

My ancestors lived to be 100 +. They did not live in cities, sit in a chair in front of a computer all day; they lived in places that were forested, clean water and air were plentiful, and had no home mortgages (built their own homes) no credit cards, no need to accumulate. Distrusted the government, and had strong community ties built on friendship and kindness. We now live shorter /poorer lives. It's obvious what the problem is.

I believe that the reasons for long life are rather obvious, as hollows: 1. Clean Air; the air is obviously very clean w/ high oxygen content and possibly saturated with ocean mist free of any bacterial bio-burden. It looks like water is also from mountain springs. 2. Life styles with minimal stress and minimal disturbances 3. Highly religious life styles, from birth to death very constant 4. Natural locally grown organic foods 5. Monogomous family and highly active reproductive and love relationships that are as solid as "family institutions". 6. Extended large families with strong family support. 7. Physically active, farming, walking, food preparation most of the above parameters do not exist any more in large city environmets.

Great documentary. Translation sucks a little bit specially when the Costa Rican elders are speaking. It’s a shame we can not hear the elders voice bc there’s a lot of magic in their voices. Just put subtitles.

Amazing people, a century or more, blessed a long life, for the respect of Nature and people around and their own life. Thanks for sharing.

🤍Costa Rica Mi bella patria querida ✨ mi bello Guanacaste🤍✨

Your documentaries are narrative and much more scientific within an attractive stylish voice of differentiated tone 👌. People can learn easily and be benificient themselves for a better longer life. Thanks 😊 again.

I lived in Guanacaste for 3 months it was unlike anyplace I have ever lived. They weren’t kidding about the pura vida

Outstanding video, Thk you for sharing may God Bless you all!❤😊

I am so glad I stumbled across this documentary I absolutely loved it, it warmed my heart and encouraged me on so many levels! God bless the producers of the documentary and God bless the participants in the documentary!!! Thank you so very much!!

Wow!! Blue Zone grandpa! I have only known Ikaria in Greece that people are lonivity. If they have a good health until 100 years old so it is cheerful to live. In USA and West Europe there are lots of unhealty 60+ years old people, we live in stress all time therefore. My dream is to get older and good health... Maybe if lucky to me: 90 years od, will be good to feel :-)

My Great grandmotherS are 98 and 94. The one with 98 can read, remembers ALL phone numbers since like the 60's, can perfectly hold a conversation, and last family party she was dancing... (I'm from CR, of course)

Can you imagine extending life to 200 y.o and you get to look and feel old for another 100 years!

I have lived here three years and I look and feel ten years younger

SECRETS : Home cook meals, fisical activities, and no employers, everydody work on their own land or business.

Costa Rica es El Mejor Pais del Mundo...

My island has many centenarians... Its nature, natural food, water from the springs..movements, simplicity, peace of mind.. thats the recipe for longivity...

My family is from the area in fact one of the girls in the video is a relative as a funny fact! My grandpa was still sexually active at 75+ ! Some of the facts of long life is having kids around they nourish a field of energy with their gentle and fun souls! More study should be done on this regard! Lack of low quality foods such as fast food and above everything lack of stress seeking for economic wealth! In other words laughter and high vibrations from kids can be a big part!

This area in Costa Rico is one of the 7 "blue Zones," where people live a long time. Heavily plant based diet, but not vegetarian. Fresh, whole food. No processed foods., good community support, and an active lifestyle are the common themes with all these people.

Pura vida Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Love my beautiful Costa Rica

Awesome!

God bless them all with health and life God Bless the nurses and the doctors that takes care of the elders

Its called lack of stress

yo eh trabajado en construccion por muchos anios y con portugueses que son super super trabajadores pero aun ellos cuando se trata de trabajo le tienen mucho respeto a los de costa rica. esta gente de costa rica son de otro planeta cuando se trata de trabajo.

No toda Costa Rica es longeva, solo Guanacaste(Nicoya) pero es cierto que nuestra esperanza de vida es alta

Only a Caucasian, would disrespect a senior Mama by calling her an old lady. When the entire community honors her with the highest respect. By the way, people are not peasants.

A fantastic video god bless all these wonderful people and give them long lives thank you for sharing

Lovely 🥰

It does not matter how long you live..... the most important value is if you have awaken and elevated to higher consciousness.....It has to do with knowing thyself....

My granny is 105, she gives glory to God, for preserving her. One secret she does not worry

Yes Indeed!

Greetings People. ;. Wonderful News. ;. The Lord Jesus Christ is coming over the clouds and every Eye will see Him. ". Amen.

Beautiful Costa Rica 🇨🇷 😍

very interesting.

very good

I think the secret could be related to the lack of army which represents a high investment in public health policies and also nature, because everybody knows that being surounded by it produces a better life quality and life expectancy as well.

My beautiful country ♡

I really enjoyed this video. So fascinating! I wonder why the narrator kept using the term Old lady.?

basically organic rice + beans = 100+ yrs

Hi my comment to the video is when we do good to others god bless us accordingly for example give your parents great respect and lover specially to your elders and always try to do as much good as possible .