Why coming to Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is a beautiful Central American country that has unlimited tourism potential and is ranked as one of the most visited international destinations. One of Costa Rica’s main sources of income is actually tourism. Costa Rica is a democratic and peaceful country, and it has not had an army since 1949.
Although the country is small and it covers only 0.03 % of the surface of the globe, it proudly shelters a 6% of the existing biodiversity in the entire world, 25 % of the country is composed of conservation and natural protected territory.
Costa Rica is also an attractive country for investment and it offers great potential for the establishment of important multinational companies, thanks to the outstanding academic level of its population, as well as the high standard of modern services and social and political stability.
Although Costa Rica is a small territory, it makes up about 5% of the earth's biodiversity. Fortunately, this natural treasure is protected by the National System of Conservation Areas, preserving a total of 25% of the national territory.
Visitors can enjoy the country's majestic volcanoes, Pacific and Caribbean beaches, tropical dry, wet, and rain forests, as well as exhilarating jungle landscapes, all without traveling long distances.
It gives us great pleasure to invite you to visit our natural wonders.
Costa Rica is one of most highly valued tourist destinations in this planet. This small piece of land includes all of the necessary components to satisfy the taste of thousands of travelers visiting each year.
Costa Rica’s territorial division includes 7 provinces, which are: San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Guanacaste, Puntarenas, and Limón. Together they offer an attractive tourist destination, of almost limitless possibilities, that include extensive rainforests, volcanoes, rivers traveling through the mountains, beaches and natural resources safeguarded by an important organization of national parks and forest reserves.
Costa Rica: quality health care and nature within your reach
• Costa Rica ranks 36th in health systems worldwide, according to ‘The World Health Report 2000 – Health Systems: Improving performance’.
• The country holds the highest rank in political stability and absence of violence in Latin America according to ‘The World Bank’, 2007.
• It has the best educational system in Latin America according to ‘The 36th worldwide World Economic Forum, Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008’.
• Adult literacy rate is 94.9% according to ‘The World Economic Forum, Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008’.
• San José ranks 4th among the cities with best quality-of-life in Latin America according to ‘The Economist Intelligence Unit, Habitability Rankings 2008’.
• FDI Magazine named Costa Rica as the Central American Country of the future, 2007-2008.
• The country is the first high-tech exporter of Latin America according to ‘The 5th worldwide World Economic Forum, Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008’.
• Costa Rica is first among Latin American countries in ‘The Worldwide Business Trip Index, The Economist Intelligence Unit 2006’.
Strategic Location
• Costa Rica is located in Central America.
• The country’s time zone corresponds with the US Central Standard Time Zone (GMT-6)
• There are over 20 direct flights arriving to Costa Rica from many different US and Canadian cities.
• The weather is pleasant and mild all year long, with two established seasons, the dry season, which goes from December to April, and the rainy season, which goes from May to November.
• Costa Rica is a tropical country with an average temperature of 22°C (72°F). The temperature is slightly higher in the coastal areas.
Economical and political stability
Thanks to the excellent academic level of the general population, its high-quality modern services, and its social and political stability, Costa Rica attracts substantial foreign investment and offers great potential for the establishment of renowned multinational companies.
Costa Rica is proud of its centenary history of democratic tradition and its over half-century without an army, which was abolished in 1948. This has promoted a culture of social peace that makes the country a very nice place to visit.
The country’s savings by not having a military are invested in improving living standards.
Quality of life
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (2008), San José ranks 4th among Latin American cities in Best Quality-of-Life. Qualified medical professionals
• Costa Rica relies on highly-qualified medical professionals:
o 44% of Costa Rican physicians hold a medical specialty.
o Almost 80% of Costa Rican physicians completed their studies either in the US or in Europe
• The country’s medical professionals have high-quality knowledge in healthcare, and they maintain continuous education, research, and service projects with worldwide institutions.
• Costa Rican doctors offer personalized attention tailored to each patient’s specific medical needs.
• All staff, including doctors, coordinators and nurses, is bilingual; they speak and write English fluently.
Top sustainable tourism destination
• In Costa Rica, patients recover while enjoying beautiful tropical beaches, big natural adventures, the wonders of nature, and a stimulating culture.• The country encompasses 51,100 km2, which represents just 0.03% of the globe’s surface. Nevertheless, it proudly shelters 6% of the world’s biodiversity.
• 25% of the country is held as conservation and protected territory.
• Costa Rica’s northwestern area (Nicoya) is one of the world’s four “Blue Zones”, places where people live the longest and healthiest life spans. (Dan Buettner, National Geographic writer)
Advantages of Costa Rica
• Strategic location in relation to its main markets.• Political and economical stability.
• High quality-of-life standards.
• Hospitals that are internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International (www.jointcommissioninternational.org).
• Use of state-of-the-art technology.
• Health professionals who are internationally recognized for their skills.
• Internationally renowned tourist destination.
