- Intel
- Marriott Hotels
- CitiGroup
- Siemens
- Proctor & Gamble
- Dole Texaco
- Wal-Mart
- Hilton Hotels
- Four Seasons Hotel
Are there restrictions for foreigners owning land in Costa Rica?
Foreigners enjoy the same rights to land ownership as nationals. These rights are protected by the Costa Rica constitution, and are limited only on beachfront property within 200 meters of the median high tide mark. However, homes and/or condominiums built on this land can be owned outright.
Who is buying property in Costa Rica?
The majority of foreigners buying property in Costa Rica are from North America, mainly The United States and Canada. However, Europeans hold strong to a small piece of the market share, with predictions for this market share to grow.
What is the infrastructure like in Costa Rica?
Electricity Costa Rica's mountainous terrain and abundant rainfall have permitted the construction of a dozen hydroelectric power plants, making it largely self-sufficient for most energy needs. Costa Rica exports electricity to Nicaragua, and has the potential to become a major electricity exporter, once plans for new generating Plants and a regional distribution grid are completed.
Roads and Highways
Costa Rica has an extensive road system of more than 30,000 kilometers, with many road improvement projects currently under way and on the way. Getting around in Costa Rica is relatively easy, although there are some areas which do require four-wheel drive. Paved, all-weather roads connect the east and west coasts, and the Pan-American highway travels from -north to south within Costa Rica.
Healthcare
The Costa Rican socialized healthcare system is comprised of a network of hospitals, clinics and complete medical services in all major cities. Considered to be among the best lowcost medical systems in the world with preventative and curative care, healthcare in Costa Rica is accessible, affordable and comprehensive. Costa Rica is also considered a premiere destination for cosmetic and plastic surgery.
Education
Costa Rica supports its legacy of an educated population by continuing to build its educational system and emphasizing the presence of IT in the curriculum. A tremendous effort has gone toward ensuring that education facilities produce appropriately skilled, knowledgeable workers and professions to contribute to the success and development of Costa Rica.
The Costa Rican government has expanded the Costa Rican Technological Institute into what has become one of Latin Americans most advanced computer science and software engineering schools. This dedication is also exemplified by the redistribution of expenditures from defense funding into education. The results of this effort are-an extremely literate and highly-skilled workforce.
Communications
Costa Rica offers the ease of many developed countries with regard to telecommunications. Telephone lines traverse the country, enabling telephone and fax usage throughout Costa Rica.
Television and Broadcasting
Costa Rica has thirteen local television stations, and cable TV service is available, which offers many of the channels available in the U.S. and Canada. DirecTV is also available in Costa Rica, offering digital television and music channels. Costa Rica also enjoys AA4, FM and short-wave radio stations.
