Costa Rica is famous for its fertile land, frequent rainfall, its well-educated population and its location. One quarter of Costa Rica’s land is dedicated to national forests, often adjoining picturesque beaches, which has made the country a popular destination for affluent retirees and tourists.

Costa Rica’s political system has steadily developed, maintaining democratic institutions and an orderly, constitutional scheme for government succession. The country has avoided military involvement in political affairs because it has no armed forces.

The population is estimated at around 4.13 million people, with an assortment of origins. The vast majority of Costa Ricans are of European descent, Spain being the main country of origin. There are also Nicaraguans, primarily mestizo origin, descendants of 19th-century Jamaican immigrant workers and native Indians survived European contact; their population numbers about 29,000, which is less than 1% of the population.

LIM's Work in Costa Rica:

Short term programs: LIM provides support and assistance in Costa Rica such as ministering with Indigenous people, working in impoverished  areas of San Jose; and evangelism. The objective is to train and recruit locals to get involved in these programs.