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Known for our stunning landscapes and biodiversity, Costa Rica also hosts over 1000 multinational companies that span a variety of sectors, including healthcare, advanced manufacturing, light manufacturing, digital technologies, global services, as well as the food and the agri-food industries. These companies converge in a unique and collaborative ecosystem in this vibrant country.

Cultivation of plants for fresh consumption or other purposes such as fibers, energy sources, construction materials, raw materials for industrial products, and more.

Agricultural.

Raising animals, including aquaculture, as well as fishing for human consumption and the production of by-products like fibers, skins, and other resources.

Livestock.

Processing of agricultural and livestock raw materials or other sources to create food products, ingredients, flavors, or any other product meant for human consumption.

Food.

Actions aimed at generating new solutions, processes, and products in the agricultural, livestock, and food subsectors.

Research, Development, and Innovation,

Why invest in this sector?

Costa Rica stands out for its diverse geography with microclimates, fertile soils, and abundant water resources. With over 17,000 km2 of land ideal for agriculture. It also offers a highly skilled workforce in the agri-food sector and an attractive business environment with fiscal incentives and exemptions designed to stimulate investment and sustainable growth. This unique combination of resources, government support, our commitment to innovation and sustainability, along with our strong reputation in international markets, creates a favorable scenario for success in the agro-industrial sector.

Why invest in this sector?

Costa Rica has been fostering excellence throughout the presence of world-renowned leaders such as Intel, Qorvo, Zollner and Teradyne. Our value proposition based on the skillful talent of our population combined with competitive cost, a stable investment and a robust ecosystem of suppliers, make Costa Rica an outstanding destination for high-tech manufacturing.

Why invest in this sector?

Costa Rica is the leader in human capital in LATAM, being #1 in the human capital index, according to the World Economic Forum. Making it the one-stop shop for companies looking for a destination and ensuring value added skills and complex operations. Our talent offers multilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Costa Rica has a strategic location, as well as a stable landscape for doing business.

Why invest in this sector?

Human talent, strategic location and business diversification developed in Costa Rica are an excellent opportunity for projects related to investment in academia, light manufacturing, retail commerce, logistics or even film industry.

Production of goods targeted at the end consumer. Industry includes manufacturing of shoes, clothes, furniture, packaging, and others.

Light manufacturing.

Logistics management is a component that holds the supply chain together. The resources managed in logistics may include tangible goods such as materials, equipment, and supplies, as well as food and other consumable items.

Logistics.

Retailers bring ready-to-consumer products to people and let them get everything they need for their living: convenience stores, supermarkets, drug store, etc.

Retail.

This industry is concerned with the pursuit of research and education.

Academia.

Technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking, i.e., film production companies, film studios, cinematography, animation, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post-production, film festivals, distribution, and actors.

Film Industry.

Mergers and acquisitions may be completed to expand a company’s reach or gain market share to create shareholder value.

Mergers & Acquisitions.

These are companies dedicated to the management of parks destined for the installation of companies covered by the Free Trade Zone Regime.

Free Trade Zone Parks.

Why invest in this sector?

The country’s competitive tax incentives, strategic location, political stability, and highly qualified workforce make Costa Rica an ideal location to host Life Sciences operations.

Why invest in the sector?

The country’s competitive tax incentives, strategic location, political stability, and highly qualified workforce make Costa Rica an ideal location to host Life Sciences operations.

Success Stories from the Sector

“Costa Rica (CR) has fully met our expectations. Coloplast’s presence reaffirms the strength of the life science ecosystem in Costa Rica, which continues to strengthen its position as the natural choice for MedTech companies. The highly qualified workforce in Costa Rica is second to none. I remain impressed by the skill level and commitment of our CR employees. Costa Rica’s sustainability initiatives are in line with Coloplast’s in that approximately 95% of its energy comes from renewable resources, which fully aligns with our strategic initiatives. Establishing operations in Costa Rica has proven to be a good decision for Coloplast and will continue to be for years to come.”

James A. Schumer, Vice President of Global Operations, Americas

Coloplast