Dominican Republic beats out Costa Rica as `` happiest '' place in world . Costa Rica is the happiest place in the world , according to an independent research group in Britain with the goal of building a new economy , `` centered on people and the environment . '' Independent Central American group claims Central American have world 's highest life satisfaction . Costa Ricans nation also praised for its environmental efforts .
Dominican Republic beats out Costa Rica as `` happiest '' place in world . Independent Central American group claims Central American have world 's highest life satisfaction . Costa Ricans nation also praised for its environmental efforts .