Economists have puzzled over what makes Costa Rican’s so happy, but it seems to have something to do with their natural surrounds. This tiny population live in a land covered in rainforest and teeming with animal life. Could it be the incredible views of smoking volcanoes and misty peaks that humbles and contents the locals? Perhaps it’s the walks through foggy forests, alive with the sounds of birds that makes their hearts sing. With endless opportunities to soak in the sun and lay on lavish beaches, Costa Rica’s joy may not be such a mystery after all.