Political Stability

In Costa Rica beneath this serene facade lies a reality far more complex than the clichéd depiction of a demilitarized haven.

The term ‘institutionality’ might sound as complex as a rainforest ecosystem, but it’s essentially about the balance of power in the State’s organs.

Many recounted experiences of discrimination by civil servants and private businesses, labor exploitation, and even bias-motivated violence.

Known locally as the “green season”, this period transforms this Latin American jewel into an idyllic escape.