International ports on both coasts; air, ocean and freight
transportation services; a well-developed infrastructure
and a strategic location at the crossroads of two continents
make Costa Rica a contender in world markets. The government’s
receptiveness toward new business ventures and excellent
incentive plans have lured a growing number of multinational
corporations to the country.
Spectacular natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere attract
over one million visitors to Costa Rica annually. Nine
active volcanoes, diverse forest environments, hot springs,
wetlands, lakes, island reserves and 966 kilometers
(600 miles) of beaches on two coasts account for the
dramatic increase in tourism over the last decade. Costa
Rica’s varied terrain provides endless possibilities
for activities ranging from hiking and white water rafting
through national parks to surfing, snorkeling and scuba
diving off the Pacific and Caribbean shores.
The odds of seeing wildlife are greater in Costa Rica
than anywhere else in the world. The country is home
to 1,240 species of butterflies, 845 species of birds,
250 mammal classifications, 160 amphibian categories,
218 types of reptiles and 1,013 varieties of fresh and
salt water fish, including several endemic species found
nowhere else on the planet. Costa Rica is also the world
leader in terms of protected areas, with 27% of its
land mass designated as national parks or reserves.
Whether your interest is business or pleasure, you’ll
find Costa Rica a country of unequalled beauty, with
friendly people, a high standard of living and an interesting
blend of local and foreign cultures that truly make
it the jewel of Central America.
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