Costa Rica Profile
The country of Costa Rica has been governed by a democratic system since 1889, which has free elections every 4 years. It is one of the oldest democracies in the world. In fact it is popularly known as “the Switzerland of Central America”.
But Costa Rica doesn't only strive for peace within its own borders -- this nation is above all a dedicated defender of the world’s peace. In fact, Costa Rican former President Oscar Arias was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987.
Costa Rica also thrives in the tourism industry – visitors grow in exponential numbers every year.
These achievements, plus the lack or a military force, have made Costa Rica being popularly known as “the Switzerland of Central America”.
Costa Rica also thrives in the tourism industry – visitors grow in exponential numbers every year. Several factors contribute to this: the natural rest in all layers of the country, the overwhelming diversity of flora and fauna, the pleasant climate throughout the year (average year temperature: 21 Celsius degrees / 70 Farenheit), the nightlife in the Central Valley (capital San José) which has everything to offer, the beautiful white-sandy beaches on both the Atlantic as well as on the Pacific coast and the infinite possibilities to practice water sports, the spectacular natural scenic view of enormous volcanoes and waterfalls.
The Costa Rican infrastructure is within the best of Latin America, with a developed road and communications system. And there is the added advantage of relative cheap, hydroelectric energy. Being relatively close to the United States allows for availability of direct flights to important U.S. cities. Together with the excellent maritime attainableness at both the Atlantic as well as on the Pacific coast, make this Central American country easily accessible.
Besides these business advantages there are also other factors which make business in Costa Rica even more attractive for the foreign investor: a pleasant fiscal system, a well-educated (illiteracy rate of 6%), relatively cheap labor force, plus a government that stimulates foreign investments, all of it contributes to increase the potential of your financial commitment.
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