Business and Economy

Hydroelectric Plants in Costa Rica - Photos of generating facilities, with history, equipment, and capacity.
http://www.industcards.com/hydro-costa-rica.htm

Flor y Fauna S.A. - Altamira. Production, processing, and sale of teak timber and wood furniture products. Includes a company profile, product description and contact information. [English/Spanish/Dutch]
http://www.floryfauna.com/

Superior Audiovisual - Offers sales and rental of audio-visual equipment, translation services, and event planning. [Spanish/English]
http://www.audiovisualcr.com/

Racsa - Internet access, wide-area networks, and international cable and satellite communication. Describes products and company history, with account payment and management services for customers. [English/Spanish]
http://www.racsa.co.cr/

Costa Rican American Chamber of Commerce - Describes services to members, with directory and publication information.
http://www.amcham.co.cr

Costa Rican Coffee Institute (ICAFE) - A description of the coffee of Costa Rica. Includes history of laws governing quality, growers and processing plants. [English/Spanish]
http://www.icafe.go.cr/

LINCOS - Little Intelligent Communities - Expands community development by access to and use of information and communication technologies, mainly in isolated and rural communities. Describes priority areas and process of community partnership. [English/Spanish]
http://www.lincos.net

Costa Rica Solutions - Offers real estate, car and truck rental, and financial services.
http://www.costaricasolutions.com

Grupo Corporativo Saret - General contracting, real estate, and electric power generation projects. Gives company history, employment opportunities, and details of each division.
http://www.gruposaret.com/

COOCAFE R.L. - Fair trade coffee cooperative. Provides many photos of products, grower members, and foundations supporting children's and environmental programs. [English/Spanish]
http://www.coocafe.com/

Fundacion Acceso - Provides training, technical assistance and other institution-building services for organizations, agencies, and institutions. Includes a description of programs and services, clients, financial support and board of directors.
http://www.acceso.or.cr/

AZOFRAS (Asociación de Empresas de Zonas Francas de Costa Rica) - Trade association of businesses working in free trade zones. Describes mission and services offered, with a list of members. [English/Spanish]
http://www.azofras.com

Costa Rican Investment Board (CINDE) - Offices in New York and Escazu. Promotes foreign investment in medical devices, electronics, and service sectors, as well as offering technical assistance to domestic companies. Describes services and programs, with information on economy and regulation. [Requires Javascript]
http://www.cinde.org/

Free Trade Agreement between CARICOM and Costa Rica - Complete text of agreement with Caribbean Community. <small>(March 1, 2004)</small>
http://www.sice.oas.org/trade/crcrcom_e/crcrcomind_e.asp

Latin Health Group - Imports and exports pharmaceutical products, medical supplies, cosmetics, and medicated dog shampoo for Latin America and South America. [English/Spanish]
http://www.latinhealthgroup.com/

Costa Rica Boats - Brokerage provides listing of available recreational and commercial craft. [English/Spanish]
http://www.ricaboats.com

CIMO - Imports and distributes internationally recognized brand name footwear. Describes franchise opportunities. [English/Spanish]
http://www.calzado.co.cr/

Corporación Artística Colonial - Manufacturer of hand crafted wood products, with factory in Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos and office in San Jose. Includes an online catalogue, information on wholesale orders and contact info.
http://www.cacsacr.com/

Investor's Manual - An official manual containing the common and basic procedures to formally establish business enterprises in Costa Rica. Includes requirements, terms, forms, and legal references.
http://www.tramites.go.cr/manual/