Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Switzerland of Central America

The number of years since army was abolished in Costa Rica.

2,925,128

The number of foreign visitors who visited Costa Rica pre-pandemic.

27.44

The percentage of protected land in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Stories, Information, and Opinion

Vacation Rental Crime in Costa Rica and the Need for Real Regulation

by CA Staff
October 20, 2025
Costa Rica, Daily Life, Safety, Travel

A series of violent incidents at short-term rental homes has generated new calls for Costa Rica to enforce safety standards, formal registration, and platform accountability..

Costa Rica Leads Central America in Average Daily Tourist Spending

by CA Staff
October 10, 2025
Costa Rica, News, Travel

Costa Rica’s tourists spent more per day than anywhere else in Central America in 2024.

Starting a Business in Costa Rica: A Guide for Expat Entrepreneurs

by CA Staff
September 9, 2025
Business, Costa Rica

Starting a business in Costa Rica? This guide breaks down some of the practicalities.

Four Reasons Why I’m Living in Costa Rica

Zach Gerth from StartAbroad, explains why he’s living in Costa Rica and not back in the States.

U.S. Tariffs on Costa Rica Rise to 15% as Trade Policy Escalates

Looking at the new tariffs on Costa Rica, which increased to 15% today, making it the only Central American country to face higher U.S. rates under Trump’s expanding trade policy.

Remote Work in Costa Rica: Nine Professional Reasons to Set Up Here

by CA Staff
August 4, 2025
Business, Costa Rica, Daily Life, Opinion

Thinking about remote work in Costa Rica? We break down the professional and practical reasons why Costa Rica is more than just a pretty backdrop for digital nomads.