The Children of Costa Rica

The Children of Costa Rica

By Terry Carlile Sometimes lost in the midst of the beauty of Costa Rica… overlooked by some due to denial… and brushed over because they do not fit our “paradise” narrative… the children of Costa Rica. The condition of the child population in Costa Rica reveals a mix...

Celebrating the Dining Culture of Costa Rica

Celebrating the Dining Culture of Costa Rica

Expat Traditional Holiday Meals Go Tico? Expats can beautifully combine traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas foods with Costa Rican influences by blending familiar holiday dishes with local ingredients and flavors. For Thanksgiving, incorporating Costa Rican staples...

Costa Rica’s Economic Engine: The 10 Industries Driving Growth

Costa Rica’s Economic Engine: The 10 Industries Driving Growth

Costa Rica wears many hats beautifully—adventure playground, cultural crossroads, wildlife sanctuary, foodie haven, real-estate hotspot and a serious place to do business. From Pacific surf towns to San José's tech corridors, the country blends conservation with...

Why Standing Out Is Everything When You Invest in Costa Rica

Why Standing Out Is Everything When You Invest in Costa Rica

Costa Rica blends jungle adventures, soulful culture, laid-back entertainment, world-class wildlife, dynamic real estate, fast-growing business hubs, and foodie scenes from sodas to chef-led tasting menus. In a market this lively, being different is not a...

The Average Lifespan of a business in costa rica

The average lifespan of businesses in Costa Rica varies significantly by industry, but detailed lifespan statistics by major industry are scarce in the available data. However, there are some general insights about business longevity and success: Studies based on data...

Beyondsoft: Why Costa Rica

Beyondsoft: Why Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a strong talent pool in many areas of Technology, who are effectively bilingual, which matters when you're supporting U.S. clients who need help across different time zones. As a global consulting company, this is very important for Beyondsoft. People...

Bayer: Why Costa Rica?

Bayer: Why Costa Rica?

Bayer’s Footprint in Costa Rica Since launching operations in Costa Rica on July 1, 1978, Bayer has expanded its presence across multiple sectors. Today, the company operates through three core divisions—Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science—bringing...

Why We Invested Our Business In Costa Rica

Why We Invested Our Business In Costa Rica

Here are three businesses that chose Costa Rica Costa Rica isn’t just beautiful—it’s a smart place to build. In these three founder stories, Bill and Nancy Ripley explain how Horizon Pacific in Tamarindo grew into a values-led property management company employing...

What makes Your business Different

What makes Your business Different

How to Differentiate Your Business in Costa Rica's Competitive Market Why is Making Your Business Different a Major Consideration? Making a business different than all others is a major consideration when investing in Costa Rica because of the competitive market...

Steins by the Sea: Costa Rica’s Tropical Oktoberfest

Steins by the Sea: Costa Rica’s Tropical Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest originated as a royal wedding celebration on October 12, 1810. It marked the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese of Saxon-Hildburghausen. The festivities were held in an open field outside Munich, which was later named...