Why Costa Rica?

• It is considered the Switzerland of Central America due to the high standard of living
• The country has no armed forces of its own, and devotes its resources to social and commercial development
• It is well-known for being a safe country with stable institutions
• It is a member of the Central American Integration System (SICA)
• It has created regulations to attract foreign investment, particularly in the tourism sector, manufacturing, services and infrastructures
• Strengthening the human resources base is the country's priority
• The country offers very high-quality public technical training courses
• In 2012, the GDP grew by 4.9%
• It is estimated that inflation will remain between 4 and 6% between 2013-2016
• CAFTA-DR has increased US investment in the country
• An Association Agreement between the European Union and Central America is imminent

A beach in Costa Rica (click to enlarge)