Costa Rica has a well developed infrastructure planned for diversity and growth. It has excellent telecommunications services and industrial parks located near the major airports and shipping ports, providing fast air and sea transportation to the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Its infrastructure is one of the most advanced in the Caribbean and by far the best in Central America. Its advanced telecommunications uses both satellite and microwave links.

With an abundance of water, most electrical power is generated from hydroelectric sources and is supplied at 110 volts, 60 cycles, or as requested for particular applications. Rates vary between $.05 to $.09 per Kwh.

A fiber optic network is in place in San Jose and surrounding areas and is being expanded. There is direct dialing to every country, computerized packet switching, frame relay and dedicated satellite lines for voice, data, and video transmission. ISDN capabilities will soon be available.

The reliability of the infrastructure is demonstrated by the presence of two major computer corporations. ACER AMERICA'S technical support center has provided support service, via telephone, to it's US clients since 1995. More recently, INTEL has added a 500 million dollar facility. Internet access and use is widespread.

Costa Rica has two international airports. One in San Jose, and the other in Liberia, in the northwestern part of the country. The Juan Santamaria International Airport is served by 19 passenger airlines and 12 air cargo airlines.