The seaports of Limon and Moin, located on the Atlantic coast are within a few kilometers of each other. They are connected to the Pacific through the Panama canal, which makes is possible to move products from one coast to the other. The ports facilities in Limon are primarily for container shipments, principally to handle the cargo of fruits. Puntarenas, a major center of tourism, also is an important port of the Pacific area. At present, the great majority of Pacific cargo is handled at the modern port of Caldera, located a few kilometers south of Puntarenas.
Caldera is very well connected, by the modern southern coastal highway , with the Central Valley.
This represents a great attraction for those companies who operate large capacity international air cargo craft and are in a need for new routes and markets. Medical care in the capital city of San Jose is adequate. However, in areas outside of San Jose , medical care is more limited. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.