16 Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a reserve country, where a riot of wild flora and fauna is surrounded by mountains and the ocean. The main attractions of the country are national parks, mountains, and underwater caves, as well as waterfalls, picturesque mountain and river valleys, and volcanoes.
Quality free health services, decent schooling, and a burgeoning technology sector that attracts talent from all over South America are what you’ll find in Costa Rica. All these reasons make residents the happiest people in the world.