SPECIAL PROJECTS

SECTOR

Costa Rica: The Ideal Environment for Strategic and High-Impact Projects

The country has positioned itself as a strategic destination for high-impact projects in sectors such as:

Free Trade Zone Parks

Retail

Academia

The film industry

Its democratic stability, skilled workforce, and reliable regulatory framework create a secure and competitive environment for developing investments with international reach.

Sectors

Free Trade Zone Park Management

Companies that manage free trade zone parks act as strategic partners, offering comprehensive solutions, enabling businesses to operate efficiently, securely, and competitively from day one, and facilitating the establishment, operation, and expansion of companies in the country.

Retail

A strategic gateway to the Central American market, offering a dynamic consumer environment and growing purchasing power. The country provides favorable conditions for the development of new brands, retail concepts, and innovative customer experiences.

Academia

Investing in education means gaining access to a young, connected, and highly motivated population, supported by democratic stability and a reliable environment. A modern regulatory framework and internationally recognized quality standards facilitate the development of innovative educational projects with a global impact.

Film Industry

The film industry combines creative talent, diverse locations, and technical infrastructure to produce high-quality audiovisual productions. The country has a well-established network of production companies, studios, specialized technicians, and post-production, animation, and visual effects services.

Key Facts

Competitive advantages of Special Projects

A skilled workforce capable of driving business operations.
A market with high purchasing power and growth in the region.
A growing ecosystem with the presence of international brands.
High investment in education fostering talent development.
A network of free trade agreements facilitating regional expansion.

Network of free trade agreements with preferential access to the main global markets

CAFTA-DR

Canada

CARICOM

Central America

Chile

China

Colombia

South Korea

Ecuador

Mexico

Panama

Peru

United Kingdom (AACRU)

Dominican Republic

Singapore

European Union (AACUE)

United Arab Emirates

European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Stability and the Rule of Law

Political Stability

2nd in Latin America for overall political stability.

Rule of Law

2.º lugar en América Latina (World Justice Project)

Peace and Stability

77 years without a military, reflecting institutional stability and a focus on economic development.

Democracy

2nd in Latin America
(The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2024)

Intellectual Property Protection

3rd in Latin America in the International Property Rights Index
(Property Rights Alliance, 2024)

WHY INVEST IN THIS SECTOR?

A flexible environment, specialized talent, and competitive incentives allow strategic projects to be developed efficiently, sustainably, and with long-term goals in a dynamic and reliable market.