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One of the most stable countries in Latin America with a long democratic tradition, a literacy rate of over 96% and no army but with strong ties to the United States. Government funded healthcare and education and 18.5% of residents pursuing higher education, make the country an attractive investment location.
International and private enterprises are well established. Electronics, pharmaceuticals, financial outsourcing, software development, ecotourism and most recently medical tourism, have become the prime industries in supporting Costa Rica economy.
Costa Rica boasts of having one of the best year-round climates. Medical services are excellent, using the latest technologies in hospitals, dental care and plastic surgery and yet costs are a fraction of what they are in U.S.A. and Europe. The above factors when coupled with the friendly nature of Ticos and the stress free life style the country offers, allow Costa Rica to claim one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world. |
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Costa Rica's stable economy depends on tourism, agriculture and electronic exports. Exports have become more diversified in the past 10 years due to growth of the high-tech manufacturing sector, which is dominated by the microprocessor industry. Tourism continues to bring in foreign exchange, as Costa Rica's biodiversity makes it a key destination for ecotourism. Foreign investors remain attracted by the country's political stability and high education levels, as well as fiscal incentives offered in the free-trade zones. Costa Rica has attracted the second largest amount of foreign direct investment in Latin America. |
