Costa Rica:

The Place. The People. The Opportunities.

Costa Rica is a worldclass location for high-technology multinational companies in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Services, Clean Technologies, and more (regional distribution centers, infrastructure projects, tourism and agribusiness). Over 200 global companies are already taking advantage of the benefits that Costa Rica offers.

Talented people in the ideal location, that’s what successful and visionary companies look for when they invest.That’s why they are here.

Costa Rica’s value proposition

• Proven Track Record
• Qualified Work Force
• Strategic Location
• Quality Infrastructure
• Excellent Business Climate

Investment Sectors

Costa Rica has positioned as one of the best destinations for companies that belong to the high technology sectors and are looking for efficiency, reason why CINDE focuses on investment sectors that have shown a sustained growth and that can fully benefit from Costa Rica's advantages:

INTEL SS INTEL Manufacturing SYKES AVVENTA VITEC TRIMPOT FUJITSU BAXTER BAXTER AMERICAS P&G

HP BOSTON SCIENTIFIC WESTERN UNION HOLOGIC HOSPIRA IBM ARTHROCARE EMERSON ALLERGAN

Service Providers Directory

All service providers included in this Directory have fulfilled the eligibility and competence requirements established by CINDE. Any contractual relation established between a client and any of the service providers within this Directory, is the responsibility of both parties and not CINDE’s. Therefore, CINDE accepts no liability nor does it give any guarantee on the matter.

Welcome to our Business and Leisure section! Recently launched in August 2012, this directory offers detailed information regarding a variety of services that our commercial partners in the tourism and gastronomic sectors offer. Foreign visitors will find this information useful when planning their next trip to Costa Rica, whether it be for business or leisure. Executives of companies already established in the country will find the information just as useful when organizing meetings, luncheons, dinners, visits, or any other activity, ensuring quality and service. All of our commercial partners have experience in their fields and deliver the highest standards of service. Be sure to visit our page frequently for new business and leisure opportunities!

This forum, organized by CINDE, brought together over 400 executives who discussed critical issues that impact medical device industry. During this three-day event participants heard from industry experts about how to deal with the current challenges and opportunities for today's medical industry.

In the last decade Costa Rica has experienced unprecedented growth in its Service exports and is regarded as one of the leading countries in the region within the global outsourcing industry. Costa Rica’s proven track record, it’s highly specialized human capital, the exponential growth of leading companies in the services sector, and the establishment of new companies investing in the country continue to consolidate Costa Rica´s positioning as a prime nearshore location for outsourced service operations. Among the areas Costa Rica has specialized in: contact center, shared services, engineering & design, information technology, software development and entertainment & media.

To learn more about the type of outsourcing service providers operating in Costa Rica and to view our vendor directory please click on "read more".

In this section you will find a list of all documents with information regarding the main aspects of Costa Rica´s business climate that you should consider and that are attached to our web site.

With the presence of more than 450 guests, the Costa Rican Invesment Promotion Agency (CINDE), celebrated its 30th anniversary. During a splendid event which took place on September 13th at the Real Intercontinental Hotel, CINDE shared with distinguished government and business representatives.