Villages Where All Live 100+
Okinawa (Japan)
Known as a Blue Zone, Okinawa has one of the highest concentrations of centenarians—credited to a plant-based diet and close-knit community.
Ikaria (Greece)
Residents of this Aegean island often live past 100 thanks to naps, red wine, a Mediterranean diet, and low stress.
Vilcabamba (Ecuador)
Nicknamed the “Valley of Longevity,” locals attribute their long lives to mineral-rich water, natural food, and active living.
Sardinia (Italy)
This mountainous island has one of the world’s highest ratios of male centenarians, with diet, genetics, and strong family bonds playing key roles.
Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica)
Another Blue Zone, Nicoya’s elders stay active and thrive on corn-based diets, clean water, and strong community ties.
Hunza Valley (Pakistan)
Surrounded by mountains, Hunza residents are known for extreme longevity—thanks to apricot-rich diets and pure glacier water.
Acciaroli (Italy)
A small coastal village where many live past 100. Their secret? A rosemary-rich Mediterranean diet and daily physical activity.