The waves of migration from Mexico to Costa Rica started from 1970s, as they were attracted by a stable democracy, a mild climate and political stability that characterizes this country south of Central.

The Mexican population in Costa Rica reaches more than 5,000 people who exercise as professionals, doctors, secretaries, among other services.

Costa Rica is the seventh destination[2] for Mexican immigrants in the world, and first in Hispanic America.

Unlike other destinations, most Mexicans who immigrate to Costa Rica are mainly from Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Chihuahua, Baja California and Mexico City.

Mexicans who migrate to Costa Rica are generally young families looking for development opportunities and job growth.