Living in San Jose as an expatriate

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Capital of Costa Rica, San Jose is the ideal destination for expatriates wishing to start a dynamic professional career. Political and economic heart of the country, the city center is the most important working area of the country, thus offering job opportunities to expats.

San Jose is also appealing for its cultural and traditional charms which seduce expats settling here to live and work.

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