Plan De Vida. Translating to "Life Plan"... This is a saying that Nicoyans live by.

Know your reason for being. In Okinawa, there's a saying, “Ikigai,” which translates to “purpose of life.” Similarly, in Nicoya, Costa Rica, the phrase “plan de vida” translates to “soul's purpose” or”life plan.” People who live in these communities are not merely trudging through the day.