Scouting:

Costa Rica provides an atmosphere of freedom and friendliness to the film and video industry, and production permits are not required. Your crew can operate practically anywhere in the country without special authorization. Both the local population and the authorities are generally friendly and quite co-operative.

Costa Rica has the most advanced telecommunications infrastructures in Central America that includes: internet access, e-mail, digital mobile phone service, telephone service in remote areas, two-way radio, fax, DHL, Western Union, and UPS.

 

The international airport facilitates direct flights to most of the major cities in the world. It also handles large amounts of international airfreight on a daily basis. Ground freight service links San Jose to two international sea ports located on the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts. You also have many options for your transportation needs including vehicle rentals, helicopters, small planes, motor boats, buses, trucks, and taxis.

Other support services include: first-rate medical and pharmacy services, international class food and beverage service, film equipment rentals, casting services, makeup, and wardrobe services.

No immunizations or health precautions are required for U.S., Canadian, Australian, and most European citizens. The water and food sanitation quality is comparable to major industrialized countries.