Costa Rica enjoys an advanced telecommunications network, although some 67,000 Costa Ricans are waiting for telephone service. Telephone service, in general, is reliable. The country also enjoys both public cellular services and data transmission services. Living conditions are very good, although not inexpensive. Costa Rica offers foreign business travelers a wide variety of suitable, modern hotels and excellent bed and breakfast facilities in San Jose and in neighboring cities.
Prices are reasonable.
In general, medical services are good. Many doctors in both the national health system and private clinics have been trained abroad and are fluent in English. Specialists are available in almost all branches of medicine. Although seriously overcrowded, Hospital Mexico and the San Juan de Dios Hospital are the best-equipped in Central America. Private clinics accept major credit cards.