Costa Rica is a paradise for tourists, besides the well developed tourism infrastructure, Costa Rica offers a well established system of protected areas for nature lovers, a great variety of adventures for everyone and two oceans with hundreds of exotic beaches.

Land of peace, Costa Rica is the oldest democracy in Latin America with more than 100 years of political stability.

Costa Rica's economy has been constantly growing during the last 10 years. The country has signed seven trade agreements with other Latin American countries, and one trade with the United States (CAFTA). It also has preferential access agreements with several European markets.

This economic development has been encouraged by direct ocean access on both coastlines, easy access by road to neighboring countries, Nicaragua and Panama, as well as regular flight connections to North America, Latin America and Europe. Costa Rica has two international airports: Juan Santamaría in the capital city and Daniel Oduber in the northern city of Liberia.

Costa Rica is internationally known as a potential major electricity producer: 97% of the territory has electric power and telecommunications are available throughout the territory.

In terms of health indicators, Costa Rica has the best life expectancy rate of Latin America: 78 years on average. San José, the capital city, is ranked fourth among Latin America's cities with the best quality of life. 95% percent of Costa Ricans have access to drinkable water.

Costa Rica attracts important investments thanks to its efficient productivity in high technology, its well-educated population and the high-quality technical education accessible in the country.

Exuberant nature, pristine beaches, active volcanoes, contrasting landscapes, impressive places of scenic beauty, biological diversity...