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WELCOME TO COSTA RICA! - San José, Costa Rica
¡WELCOME TO
COSTA RICA!

 San José, Costa Rica
WELCOME TO COSTA RICA! - San José, Costa Rica
A SMALL
COUNTRY
WITH A
HUGH VISION
WELCOME TO COSTA RICA! - San José, Costa Rica
This small country is known worldwide thanks to its people        Exports from Costa Rica account for 34% of the GDP, a direct
and to its landscapes. A five-star country that offers an         result of the progress made in its export offerings over the
excellent business climate due to its talent, location, product   years, which today is diverse and innovative and includes
variety, democracy, natural wealth, values, culture, history      greater participation from the advanced manufacturing
and education.                                                    industry and the consolidation of the agroindustry sector.
The quality of the health and education systems has               Another important resource that makes Costa Rica an
positioned Costa Rica as the most competitive economy in          outstanding choice is its well-being, business and sustainable
Central America (WEF, 2018). Costa Rica holds the #1              tourism industries. Tourism in Costa Rica generates over
position in English proficiency in Latin America, the #1          $3.8 billion a year (BCCR, 2018). Whether for vacationing or
position in graduates in science and mathematics and the #1       for doing business, Costa Rica stands out for its commitment
position in innovation in LATAM. All of this makes it the best    to peace, having abolished its army in 1948, and for its natural
choice in Latin America for high-value foreign direct             landscapes, being home to 6.5% of the world’s biodiversity
investment as per the IBM Global Locations 2017 ranking.          (PNUD,2019).

                                                                  ¡We are pura vida!
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PLACE OF THE EVENT
COSTA RICA CONVENTION CENTER (CCCR)
The 21st edition of BTM Costa Rica will be held at
the Costa Rica Convention Center (CCCR)

Architecturally inspired by Costa Rica’s biodiversity, culture and authenticity, CCCR was inaugurated on April 5,
2018.

It is located in the province of Heredia just eight kilometers (five miles) from Juan Santamaria International
Airport and ten kilometers (six miles) from San Jose center with direct access from General Cañas Highway.

Characteristics:                                            Eco-Friendly Infrastructure:
• 5,775 m2 (62,000 sq. ft) of meeting rooms                 • Sustainable design
• Six conference halls with a capacity of approximately     • Bioclimatic architecture
1,800 individuals                                           • Reuses rainwater
                                                            • LED lighting and solar panels
• Main hall measuring 3.739 m2 (40,000 sq. ft) with a       • Natural light indoors
capacity of approximately 4,000 individuals
                                                            • Energy saving, high-tech air-conditioning system
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Culture and History

CCCR boasts unique pieces displayed in its
interior, setting it apart from other convention
centers and allowing its visitors to experience
part of the history and culture of Costa Rica.

Pre-Columbian Stone Spheres

The East Lobby is home to five pre-Columbian
stone spheres that are part of the
archaeological heritage of humanity. These
spheres represent a true example of Costa
Rican pre-Columbian art for visitors to enjoy.

Foyer

This main entrance, dubbed San Jose, features an
exquisite skylight that allows the entry of natural
light. The oval tambour alludes to the wheel of an
oxcart and fragments the light into distinct colors
that blanket the lobby and pre-function area.

Jorge Jiménez Deredia Sculptures

The center oval houses the sculpture titled
Evolución [Evolution] by sculptor Jorge Jiménez
Deredia, a national artist with a huge international
presence. The sculpture is an impressive
representation of Costa Rican modern art.

With this sculpture, Jiménez Deredia emphasizes
that as humans, our first home was a sphere: the        Mural: Allegory of the Second                   family.
uterus. At birth, humans pass into another sphere:                                                      The figures represented, who seem to
Earth. Moreover, the sculpture implies the need to      This mural from Italian artist Luciano          blend into the scenery rather than stand
learn to create new spheres in life and in society in   Ranuci is a work of contemporary art.           out, are typical of muralism, a
order to live in harmony with others and with the       Previously displayed in the former “El          monumental art form that flourished in
universe.                                               Coco” International Airport, it is              Latin America—and particularly in
                                                        currently on loan from the Museum of            Mexico—between 1920 and 1940.
West Foyer.                                             Art.

The light-wood colored back wall creates the            The work narrates the colonial period,
appearance of a series of waves, bringing the           independence, the heroic feat of 1856,
project to human scale and softening the height of      education reform at the hand of don
this ample space. The waves are created from            Mauro Fernández, the Civil War of 1948
particle board and also work to soundproof the          and, finally, at its edges, scenes related to
main halls from people milling about in the foyer.      education, public works, agriculture and
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ACCOMMODATIONS
WYNDHAM HERRADURA HOTEL
                                              AIRPORT-HOTEL-AIRPORT
General Cañas Highway, 5 km south of Juan     TRANSPORTATION
Santamaria International Airport
San Jose, 71880 1000C                         Free transportation is provided from Juan
                                              Santamaria International Airport to your hotel and
                                              vice versa. The vehicle will be properly identified
(506) 2209-9800                               with PROCOMER/BTM signage.
www.wyndham.com
                                              We recommend having your itinerary handy to
Check in: 15:00 h                             properly coordinate the logistics.
Check-out: 12:00 h

CROWNE PLAZA COROBICÍ SAN JOSÉ HOTEL
                                              DRESS CODE
Sabana Norte next to La Sabana Metropolitan
Park, Mata Redonda, San José                  Business formal.
                                              We recommend bringing a jacket as the halls are
(506) 2543 6000                               air conditioned.
www.crowneplaza.com

Check in: 15:00 h
Check out: 12h                                EVENT SCHEDULE

                                              Recommendations for Technical Visits on
                                              September 17th:

                                              Tours begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.
                                              Be on time in the lobby of your hotel at 7:00 a.m.
                                              As times may vary depending on your tour, check
                                               with your PROCOMER representative for the
                                               exact time
                                              Wear comfortable clothing
                                              Bring an umbrella, bottle of water and jacket
                                              Bring your passport
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ABOUT COSTA RICA

51,100 km2                  It has a population of          It invests in education             $17,645 GDP per                   English is the
                                approximately 5               and boasts a literacy             capita, one of the                 second most
                                     million.                   rate of 97.8%, the                highest in the                 spoken language.
                                                                 highest in Latin                    region
                                                                    America.

        I.CLIMATE

            THE AVERAGE                   DRY SEASON LASTS FROM DECEMBER          RAINY SEASON RUNS FROM MAY TO NOVEMBER, DURING
         TEMPERATURE IN THE               TO APRIL. DURING THIS SEASON, IT IS      WHICH TIME IT GENERALLY RAINS IN THE AFTERNOON.
          CENTRAL VALLEY IS                 SUNNY DURING THE DAY WITH A               THE AVERAGE TEMPERATURE STAYS THE SAME
             24°C (75°F).                 PLEASANT TEMPERATURE OF 24-25°C                            YEAR-ROUND.
                                           (75-77°F) IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

       III. ECONOMY                                                             IV. INFRASTRUCTURE
                                                                                  WITH BOTH SEAPORTS AND AIRPORTS, COSTA RICA IS
             THE OFFICIAL CURRENCY IS THE COLON (¢).                               A SUITABLE LOCATION FOR EXPORTING, IMPORTING
                                                                                                                   AND TOURISM.

                   THE CURRENT AVERAGE EXCHANGE
                                RATE IS ¢590 TO $1.    $                                   IT HAS TWO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: JUAN
                                                                                                    SANTAMARIA AND DANIEL ODUBER.

                     THE WORKFORCE ENCOMPASSES
                                                                                          THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
                           2.3 MILLION INDIVIDUALS.                                                     OFFERS 100% REDUNDANCY.

                            IN 2018, GOODS EXPORTS                                     THERE ARE THREE REDUNDANT SUBMARINE FIBER
                              TOTALED $11.3 BILLION.                                                         OPTIC CABLE SYSTEMS.

                          IN 2018, SERVICES EXPORTS                               THE COUNTRY HAS MORE THAN 30 INDUSTRIAL PARKS
                                TOTALED $9 BILLION.                                  AND BUSINESS CENTERS EMPLOYING OVER 77,000
                                                                                                                    INDIVIDUALS.

                     IT BOASTS THE FOURTH HIGHEST                                     THE LOCATION OF LIMÓN-MOÍN PORT MAKES IT ONE
                              HDI IN LATIN AMERICA.                                         OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST IMPORTANT PORTS,
                                                                                       GENERATING A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF EXPORTS
                                                                                                                         PER YEAR.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH:                             2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. Forum: Global Value Chains
Arrival of international buyers
                                                        “Success Stories”
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH:                                Panel: “Current Challenges in entering the
                                                        global supply chain”
07:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Technical Visits.
Discover what Costa Rica has to offer by
visiting local producers.                           2:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. Logistics Business Forum

    Taste Happiness: Costa Rican Coffee                 Panel: Logistics Development in Costa Rica
    Construction Suppliers                              Panel: Logistics Advantages of Algeciras Port
    Advanced Manufacturing                              for Costa Rican exporters
    Agricultural Sector
                                                    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH:
08:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Forum: Retail               08:00 a.m. – 08:30 a.m. Participant Registration
Experience                                          08:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
                                                    09:30 p.m. – Noon Business Roundtable
                                                    02:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Business Roundtable
    “Global Retail Trends”
    “Automated Traceability: A tool for retail      THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH:
    and consumer safety”                            08:00 a.m. – Noon Business Roundtable
    “The food of the future”                        02:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. Business Roundtable
    Panel: “Top trends in consumption”              06:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m. Farewell Reception
    Panel: “Retail and digital transformation”
                                                    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH: Departure
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Specialty Cooking            of international buyers.
Experience

    High-quality, healthy ingredients designed to
    bring out your inner chef.
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COSTA RICA:
A TREASURE TROVE
OF BIODIVERSITY
                                 C O S T A                R I C A
                                  0,03% of the planet’s surface
                                   6,5% of its biodiversity.

                                        26%
                                        OF THE NATIONAL
                                                               99%
                                                               OF ALL ELECTRICITY COMES
                                        TERRITORY IS           FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY.
                                        PROTECTED.

IT IS HOME TO THREE UNESCO                             ITS GEOGRAPHIC
WORLD HERITAGE SITES:                                  LOCATION EXPLAINS
Coco Island, Guanacaste Conservation Area and          ITS NATURAL WEALTH.
La Amistad Reserve in the Talamanca Mountain Range.
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SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM
The country is among the primary destinations for sustainable tourism and is known worldwide for the
tourist experience it offers.

3,016,667 TOURISTS VISITED COSTA RICA IN 2018.

9,5% OF ALL TOURISM IN 2018 WAS FOR BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES.

THE AVERAGE AMOUNT SPENT PER TOURIST IN 2018 WAS   $1,104.80.

THE TOURISM INDUSTRY EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY   211,000 WORKERS, REPRESENTING 8.8% OF THE TOTAL WORKFORCE.

TOURISM GENERATES   $1.4 BILLION IN INCOME.

                                                                49.8% AND 52.8%, RESPECTIVELY).
TOURIST DEMAND IS GREATEST IN GUANACASTE AND THE CENTRAL VALLEY (

THE COUNTRY PLANS, EXECUTES AND MONITORS CERTIFICATION FOR   SUSTAINABLE TOURISM (CST) PROGRAMS.

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COSTA RICAN TALENT
Costa Rica made the decision to invest in education, which has been free
and mandatory since 1870, and the country boasts the best education
system in Latin America and the 27th best system worldwide.

Costa Ricans are a happy people and highly skilled laborers. Moreover, they
have a desire for innovation, entrepreneurship, specialization and
distinction, which is Costa Rica holds the third position in Latin America in
terms of local talent retention (World Economic Forum, 2016-2017).

Additionally, the country is first in Latin America in terms of the number of
jobs created by Foreign Direct Investment (IBM Global Locations, 2017) and
is recognized for being #1 in graduates in science and mathematics (World
Economic Forum, 2017-2018).
EXPORTS

  $11.312           155           2,415                    4,332
 TOTAL EXPORTS   DESTINATIONS    EXPORTERS:            EXPORTED PRODUCTS:

PRIMARY SECTORS:

                                29%   MEDICAL AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT

                                25%   AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

                                14%   FOOD INDUSTRY

                                 6%   PHARMACEUTICAL-CHEMICAL

                                 4%   METAL-MECHANIC

                                 3%   PLASTIC

                                 3%   LIVESTOCK AND FISHERY
WHY DO BUSINESS,N
COSTA RICA?
  Excellent business climate for a true Return on Investment (ROI)

  $17,645 GDP per capita, one of the highest in the region
  Preferential access to 2/3rd of the world’s GDP

  Significant number of FTAs

  Ideal access to North, South and Central America

  Consolidated democratic system

  Country is open to business, exporting more than 4,300 products to over 150 countries

  Variety of exports, in addition to quality and innovation in production and a strong
  commitment to the environment

  #1 exporter of high technology in LATAM
  24% of Fortune 100 companies
  81% of exporters are S&MEs
LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS         ONE OF THE MOST CONSOLIDATED
BETWEEN COSTA RICAN SUPPLIERS   MACRO ROUNDTABLES IN LATIN
AND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS        AMERICA

QUALITY, INNOVATION AND AN      IN 2018, 4,000 BUSINESS MEETINGS
AMPLE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS FOR   WITH HELD WITH 300 BUYERS FROM
EXPORT                          OVER 40 COUNTRIES
PRINCIPALES DESTINOS DE
EXPORTACIÓN | PARTICIPACIÓN DEL VALOR EXPORTADO
       UNITED
       STATES   39%                                                   6%   HOLLAND

       MEXICO   3%                                                    2%   CHINA
  GUATEMALA     5%                                                    2%   ITALY
     HONDURAS   4%
                                                                      6%   BELGIUM
EL SALVADOR     3%
  NICARAGUA     5%                                                         DOMINICAN
                                                                      2%   REPUBLIC
      PANAMA    5%

EXPORTS PER                                 EXPORTS PER MODE
SCHEME                                      OF TRANSPORT
PERCENTAGE OF EXPORTED VALUE                PERCENTAGE OF EXPORTED VALUE
INWARD
PROCESSING                                  LAND
1%                                                 19%

                                                                              SEA
FREE TRADE                     DEFINITIVE
ZONE                           48%                                            52%
51%                                         AIR
                                                  26%

COSTA RICAN GOODS EXPORTS ARE KNOWN FOR BEING
SUSTAINABLE | ORGANIC | INNOVATIVE | NATURAL | TALENTED
PRIMARY EXPORTED                               PRIMARY DESTINATION
PRODUCTS                                       REGIONS
PERCENTAGE OF EXPORTED VALUE                   PERCENTAGE OF EXPORTED VALUE

                      MEDICAL DEVICES:   29%
                                                                                                      1% ASIA
                                                                    EUROPEAN
                               BANANA    9%                         UNION
                                                                             21%                         ASIA
                                                                                            REST OF
                                               NORTH                                   1% EUROPE
                                                         44%
                             PINEAPPLE   9%    AMERICA
                                                                       THE
                                               CENTRAL              4% CARIBBEAN
                                                         21%
        OTHER SYRUPS AND CONCENTRATES          AMERICA
                FOR CARBONATED DRINKS    3%
                                                  SOUTH
                                                  AMERICA
                                                               2%                     1%   OTHERS
                         COFFEE BEANS    3%
          JUICES AND FRUIT CONCENTRATE   2%                                           GRAN TOTAL

                                 TIRES   2%                                    NORTH AMERICA            10.622,3

                                                                             CENTRAL AMERICA            4.668,3
                    ELECTRICAL CABLES    2%
                                                                              EUROPEAN UNION            2.388,6
                           MEDICATION    2%
                                                                                               ASIA     2.186,0
                  ELECTRICAL MATERIALS    1%                                       THE CARIBBEAN        472,8

                              PALM OIL    1%                                       SOUTH AMERICA        462,8

                                                                                     MIDDLE EAST        239,2
                           ANTISERUMS     1%
                                                                                           OTHERS       116,2
              SAUCES AND PREPARATIONS     1%
              TEXTILES AND PRODUCTION     1%

                        GLASS BOTTLES     1%

                      OTHER PRODUCTS     35%
GOODS SECTORS
INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
We are a Country of Ingenious People
Costa Rica has been recognized by international rankings as the most innovative country in Latin America, demonstrated in its
dynamic and specialized industrial sector. This sector is known for its highly competitive products in terms of quality from
several subsectors, including jewelry and personal care products, construction products, such as interior and exterior paints,
and metalworking.

The country leads in terms of sophisticated production processes and is known as a consolidated industry that operates at a
high level of complexity, has an ample variety of manufactured products and is highly dynamic.

Costa Rica is actively positioning itself as a key supplier for the aerospace and medical device industries, while innovating in
terms of chemical, natural and pharmaceutical products for use worldwide.

Costa Rica’s industrial sector boasts the following certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, TS 16949, AS 9100, FSC, Carbon Neutral
and GMP.

PRIMARY PRODUCTS

Construction:       Wood: raw             Metals: precision,            Medical Devices:        Fashion: footwear, accessories,
supplies and        material              stamping,                     prosthesis,             jewelry (handmade and
machinery                                 lamination and                medication, etc.        industrial)
                                          extrusion

Plastics:           Electronics:          Pharmaceuticals              Clúster                   Home, office, decoration:
lamination,         electric              and personal care:           Aeroespacial:             furniture, cleaning, decoration
stamping,           engines, PC           medication and               cadena de                 (handmade and industrial)
extrusion, etc.     boards, etc.          beauty                       suministro
                                          Aerospace Cluster:
                                          supply chain
NOTEWORTHY ASPECTS

Costa Rica holds the #1 position in Central America on the Global Competitiveness Report (WEF, 2018). The country
is known for being:

#1 exporter of                        #1 exporter of                         #2 in availability
medical devices per                   high technology                        of engineers and scientists
capita and second largest in          industrial products in Latin           in Latin America
LATAM (PROCOMER, 2019)                America and #4 in the world            (PROCOMER, 2019)
                                      (Banco Mundial) (PROCOMER,
                                      2019)

                     Birthplace of                         #1 in local
                     state-of-the-art                      supplier quality (FEM,
                     plasma engine                         2016-2017)
                     technology, built by
                     ADASTRA ROCKET for space
                     travel
GOODS SECTORS
FOOD INDUSTRY
“Taste the Joy”
Over seventy years of experience has given Costa Rica’s food industry the knowledge, innovation and best practices necessary
to export culinary specialties. Filled with positive energy and accompanied by the highest quality standards and
state-of-the-art technology, Costa Rica’s food products are recognized for their distinction and selectivity. Costa Rican food
items are targeted for niche markets that.
seek healthy, sustainable lifestyles and at lovers of ethnic fusions and explorations.
Costa Rican companies operate under the strictest of standards, including ISO 9001, Kosher, HACCP, FDA, Carbon Neutral,
FSSC22000 and Organic, among others, ensuring the country’s commitment to quality, health and the environment.

TOTAL EXPORTS 2018: $1.596 MILLION
MARKETS: CHINA, MEXICO, HOLLAND, USA, ETC.

PRIMARY EXPORTS:

Juices and fruit         Meat: premium              Coffee: Costa              Jelly, jam and          Tilapia:
concentrates:            cuts and                   Rica’s golden              fruit preserves:        production and
delicious, sweet         carcasses                  bean, a quality            variety and             export
flavor                                              product                    nutritional value

Tuna: gourmet and        Sugar: production          Heart of palm:             Bakery and             Sauces, condiments and
premium canned           technologies, high         value-added                pastries: sweet and    canned vegetables: 2nd
tuna, as well as         quality products           products                   savory, frozen,        largest exporter in Latin
sardines and other                                                             gluten-free, etc.      America and the Caribbean
seafood                                                                                               and the 1st for tomato sauce
NOTEWORTHY ASPECTS

Costa Rica is home to six of the 35 largest food processing companies in the world.

#1 in production                        #1 exporter           of carbon         #1 exporter          of
process sophistication in               neutral coffee in the world
                                        (PROCOMER, 2019)
                                                                                pineapple in the world
                                                                                (PROCOMER, 2019)
Latin America

#1 exporter          of fruit            #2 exporter of                         #3 exporter of
juice in Central America
(PROCOMER, 2019)
                                         canned heart of palm                   banana in the world
                                         in the world (PROCOMER,                (PROCOMER, 2019)
                                         2019)
GOODS SECTORS
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Naturally Delicious
Costa Rica is renowned for coffee and bananas, and over time has varied its exports to include a variety of innovative,
differentiated, value-added, fresh, exotic, sustainable and modern products. The agricultural sector has managed to develop a value
chain, with fair trade and biotechnology applied to agriculture.
The country produces quality fresh fruits, vegetables, roots and tubers year-round. Among the most noteworthy, exotic products
are aloe vera, mangosteen and rambutan, as well as organic coffee, banana, cocoa, orange, pineapple and sugar.
The naturally delicious flavor and sweetness are the direct result of the country’s diverse topography and multiple microclimates,
as varied as Costa Rica’s natural beauties and globally recognized protected areas.
The country boasts an extensive variety of plants, which includes dracaenas, fig trees, crotons and bromelias. Some of the most
notable flowers include the lobster-claw, laceleaf, ginger flower, bird of paradise, orchids, lily and more.
Most companies and products have been certified under international standards such as Global GAP, Carbon Neutral, Rainforest
Alliance, HACCP, etc.

TOTAL EXPORTS 2018: $2.818 MILLION
MARKETS: SPAIN, ITALY, USA, UNITED KINGDOM, ETC

PRIMARY EXPORTS:

Pineapple:               Banana:             Cantaloupe:            Yucca: can be cooked in a variety of ways and is available
recognized               sweet taste         sweetness, aroma       year-round. The root is rich in vitamin K, which is known to
worldwide for its        and color           and color              protect the bones and prevent the onset of osteoporosis
quality and flavor

Watermelon:              Tomato: a product associated         Chayote: contributes to weight loss; the   Papaya: “Pococí” papaya
contains 93% water       with several health benefits,        chayote has very few calories and a        hybrid, a variety adapted
and a very low caloric   including a reduced risk of          significant amount of fiber, an ideal      to Costa Rica’s climate
index                    heart disease and cancer             combination for losing weight and
                                                              lowering cholesterol
NOTEWORTHY ASPECTS

#1 exporter of                    #1 exporter of              #3 exporter of
golden pineapple in               fruits, vegetables and      banana in the world
the world (PROCOMER,              juices in Central America   (PROCOMER, 2019)
2019)                             (PROCOMER, 2019)

#1 supplier         of roots       More than
and tubers in the United States
(PROCOMER, 2019)
                                   1,200 species of
                                   orchids (PROCOMER,
                                   2019)
IMPORTANT
CONTACTS
Red Cross
Main Office
Phone: +506 2542 -5000
Address: Calle 8, Avenida 14, Distrito Hospital, San José 10103, Costa Rica
Other indications: 200 meters south, 50 west of Parque la Merced, San Jose
Emergency number: 911

Ministry of Public Safety
Main Office
Phone: +506 2586-4000
Address: Barrio Córdoba, San José, across from Liceo Castro Madriz

PROCOMER
Escazú, Próspero Fernández Highway, west side of Hospital Cima, Plaza Tempo, 3rd floor

PO Box: 1278-1007
Phone: 2505-4700

Hospital México
Address: Across from General Cañas Highway, adjacent to Juan Pablo Segundo Bridge, La Uruca, San José
Phone: Switchboard 2242-6700

Hospital San Juan de Dios
Address: Avenida cero (Paseo Colón), adjacent to the National Children’s Hospital, San Jose
Phone: Switchboard 2547-8000

Hospital CIMA San José
Address: Próspero Fernández Highway, San Jose, San Rafael
Phone: 2208-1000
RESTAURANTS IN
THE AREA:
Saúl Bistró                                        Taj Mahal
22347936
300 meters east of Santa Teresita Church, Barrio   22283012
Escalante                                          On the old road to Santa Ana
Los Anonos                                         Hard Rock Café San José
2-2280180                                          22099800
San Rafael, Escazú                                 5 km south of Juan Santamaria International Airport,
                                                   Hotel Wyndham Herradura
Jazz Café
22884740                                           Silvestre
Escazú, west side of Confort
                                                   2253301
Churrascaría Fogo Brasil                           Calle 3, Avenida 11, Barrio Amón
2-2481111
100 meters east of the Nissan Agency, La Sabana

Le Monastere

22288515
1.8 km from Paco Mall, Escazú
1-DAY TOUR
RECOMMENDATIONS
Tortuguero National Park:                             Monteverde Cloud Forest:
Located in northeastern Costa Rica, it is known for   Located in Puntarenas province, it is known
protecting the most important nesting grounds of      worldwide as a wildlife paradise.
green sea turtles in the Western Hemisphere.          Climate: Average temperatures range from 8-20°C
Climate: Average temperatures range from 25-30°C      (46-68°F)
(77-86°F)                                             Eco-Friendly Destination: Home to 2.5% of the
Eco-Friendly Destination: Protects Costa Rica’s       world’s biodiversity
flora and fauna                                       Contact: +(506) 2645-5122 Monteverde Cloud
Contact: +(506) 2709-8086 Sector 4                    Forest Biological Reserve
Administration, Esquinas
                                                      Arenal Volcano National Park:
Manuel Antonio National Park:                         Located in San Carlos, this natural wonder is
Located in the canton of Quepos, province of          known as one of the most beautiful active volcanos
Puntarenas, the park marries the magic of the         in the world.
beach with Costa Rica’s rainforest.                   Climate: Average temperatures range from 21-27°C
Climate: Tropical rainforest                          (70-80°F)
Eco-Friendly Destination: Flora and fauna species     Eco-Friendly Destination: The area is important
in danger of extinction                               for the conservation of local water resources
Contact: +(506) 2777-9797 Manuel Antonio              Contact: +(506) 2479-7512 La Fortuna Chamber of
Chamber of Tourism, Quepos, Aguirre                   Tourism
PHONE:(506) 2505-4700 / 800-PROCOMER | INFO@PROCOMER.COM | WWW.BTMCR.COM
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