Jobs in Costa Rica

San José is the location for you if you enjoy working in the bustle of urban life. San José is the capital city and where the majority of jobs in Costa Rica can be found. San José offers several museums, cafes, schools, and tourist attractions. It is a hub for teaching, tourism, and call center job opportunities in Costa Rica. Its central location in Costa Rica makes it an ideal jumping-off spot for weekend excursions. In fact, there is nowhere in the country that is more than a nine hour drive away from San José.

Valle Central is the mountainous area surrounding San José, and where the majority of Ticos live (two-thirds of the population) and they often commute to work in the big city. While San José is known for being crowded, chaotic, and the epitome of urban, the surrounding terrain is full of parks and some of the most pristine natural areas in Costa Rica. Costa Rica’s biggest exports are coffee and bananas, much of which is grown in the agriculturally rich Valle Central.

Guanacaste is the perfect location for those looking to work in environmental jobs. Guanacaste is home to the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica and numerous national refuges, which protect historical and biological sites and species, including the largest tropical dry forest in Central America. Turtle and other conservation efforts are abundant along the pacific coast of Guanacaste.

Limon sits on the opposite side of the country, the Caribbean coastal province is full of conservation employment opportunities. Mountain ranges, thick rainforests, several wildlife refuges, and indigenous reserves dot the Caribbean coast, including the ecologically diverse Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre, Barra del Colorado, and Parque Nacional Tortuguero, and more.