Key points from article :
Nicoya peninsula in north-western Costa Rica is also one of six ‘Blue zones’ around the world.
'Blue zones' are places with higher-than-average life expectancies.
The proportion of centenarians in Nicoya is around three and a half times the global average.
Follow the plan de vida, or ‘life plan’ to give a positive reason to live that keeps senior citizens active.
Simplicity is a key factor in the Plan de Vida.
They think about what things they’re going to do tomorrow and they don't think about dying.