Local services in San José & Escazú

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San Jose's 18 verified services are led by 4 dentists and 3 immigration attorneys, plus The Baqueano, the zone's featured private driver pick, reflecting the capital's role as Costa Rica's legal, medical, and administrative center.

Insurance $$

BMI Seguros Costa Rica

Escazú

BMI Seguros is an international health insurance broker headquartered in San Rafael de Escazú, part of the BMI Financial Group network that serves clients across Latin America and the Caribbean. The company sells private health and life insurance plans designed for expats and locals who want coverage beyond Costa Rica's public CAJA system, including plans with international reach for medical travel. Its Costa Rica office handles new policy quotes, claims support and renewals.

Private Driver $$$

Costa Rica Driver

San José

A private transportation outfit run by bilingual drivers using modern vans for airport transfers, point-to-point transfers, and custom day tours across the country. The operator has run private driver and guide service for over a decade and is based in the San José metro. Bookings cover one-day tours as well as multi-stop transportation packages.

Real Estate Attorney & Notario $$

CPG Legal (Pirie Gil Abogados)

Escazú

CPG Legal, led by attorney and notary public Dr. Christopher Pirie Gil, handles real estate closings, title due diligence, escrow coordination and corporate structuring for foreign buyers purchasing property in Escazú, Santa Ana and Lindora. The firm has more than 25 years of experience in Costa Rican real estate law and drafts and registers notarized purchase deeds directly with the National Registry. It also covers family law, civil litigation and corporate incorporation for expat clients in West San José.

Dentist $$

DCW Dental Center

San José

DCW Dental Center operates from the Omega Tower inside Hospital Clínica Bíblica in central San José, giving patients access to anesthesiology, imaging and specialist medical consultation in the same building as their dental care. The team covers implantology, prosthodontics, periodontics and cosmetic dentistry, and the hospital setting is built for patients with complex medical histories or those needing sedation for extensive work. International patients get coordination support for treatment planning and accommodation.

Immigration Attorney $$$

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services

Escazú

Fragomen in San José is the Costa Rica office of the world's largest immigration-only law firm, handling temporary and permanent residency, work permits, visas, rentista and retiree status, and citizenship applications. The Escazú office also coordinates regional immigration matters across Latin America for multinational corporate clients. Fragomen serves individuals and families as well as companies relocating foreign staff to Costa Rica.

Dentist $$$

Goodness Dental

Escazú

A multi-specialty dental clinic in Escazú geared to dental tourism from the US and Canada, offering implants, full-mouth reconstruction, and cosmetic dentistry. The clinic groups specialists in one location and has been ranked among the top dental clinics in the country.

Immigration Attorney $$

Guardia Montes Abogados

San José

Guardia Montes Abogados is a San José law firm with a dedicated immigration law practice covering residency, citizenship, work visas, deportation defense and family immigration cases. The firm is a member of Primerus, an international network of vetted independent law firms, and its attorneys represent both individuals and corporate clients on Costa Rican immigration compliance. The office is based in Rohrmoser, close to Escazú and Pavas.

Doctor & Clinic $$$

Hospital CIMA Lifecycle Center

Escazú

The Lifecycle Center at Hospital CIMA in Escazú is a preventive medicine unit offering personalized health check-up packages tailored to a patient's age, sex and risk factors. Hospital CIMA is a JCI-accredited private hospital that serves as the Central Valley's main hub for international patients and expats, with cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics and gynecology specialists on site. Appointments and general inquiries run through the hospital's main contact center.

Veterinarian $$

Hospital Veterinario Agromédica

Escazú

Hospital Veterinario Agromédica is a 24-hour veterinary hospital in Escazú with more than 20 years of experience, offering emergency care, surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy and a dedicated exotic-animal practice for rabbits, birds and reptiles. The hospital also provides boarding, grooming, microchipping and travel health certificates for pets leaving Costa Rica. It keeps a veterinarian physically on site around the clock, including Sundays and holidays.

Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$

Interbus Costa Rica

San José

Interbus has run shared and private shuttle service across Costa Rica since 1996, connecting Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) with more than 180 routes to beaches, volcanoes, and national parks. The company operates air conditioned, insured vans with reduced passenger loads for extra legroom, and is a repeat TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winner. Its office sits in Barrio Escalante, San José, next to Hotel 1492.

Spa $$$

Medgarden

Santa Ana

A wellness center in Santa Ana offering spa and integrative wellness services west of San José. It positions itself as a retreat-style center rather than a single-treatment spa. Contact is by phone and WhatsApp.

Dentist $$

New Smile Dental Group

San José

New Smile Dental Group has served international patients from the United States, Canada and Europe for 25 years from its clinic near downtown San José. The practice keeps oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry specialists in house, which allows complex multi-disciplinary cases like full mouth reconstruction to be treatment-planned and executed under one roof. Its international patient team handles remote consultations, quotes and logistics for visitors flying in for treatment.

Private Driver $$$

Prestige Transport

San José

Prestige Transport is a San Jose based chauffeur service specializing in executive and family private transportation, corporate travel, and airport transfers for clients relocating to or investing in Costa Rica. The company positions itself around discretion, punctuality, and bilingual drivers familiar with the Escazu, Santa Ana, and greater San Jose metro area. Bookings run through phone, email, or WhatsApp.

Dentist $$$

STAR Dental Implant Center

Escazú

STAR Dental Implant Center is a dedicated implant specialty practice operating inside Hospital CIMA in Escazú, offering single implants, All-on-4 and All-on-6 full arch restoration, bone grafting and sinus lifts. The clinic uses on-site 3D cone beam CT imaging and hospital-level support for surgical planning, and coordinates remote case review for patients arriving from abroad. It has served international dental tourism patients for over a decade and holds WhatClinic Patient Service Awards from 2019 through 2022.

Car Rental $$

Toyota Rent a Car Costa Rica

San José

Toyota Rent a Car has operated in Costa Rica's rental market for over 55 years, with a downtown San Jose office on Paseo Colon and a second location at Rio Segundo near Juan Santamaria Airport. The fleet is built on Toyota models, including Yaris sedans, Rav4 and Fortuner 4x4s, and Hiace vans for groups up to 16 passengers. The company also offers driver service and prepaid fuel add-ons for airport pickups.

Accountant $$

U.S. Tax International

San José

U.S. Tax International is a Rohrmoser-based accounting firm specializing in IRS compliance for U.S. citizens living in Costa Rica and elsewhere overseas, including Form 1040 filing, FBAR, FATCA reporting and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. The firm has operated for more than twenty years and is staffed by expats who work daily with the specific tax situations of Americans abroad. Services also cover bookkeeping, payroll and corporate tax filing for small businesses run by expats.

Immigration Attorney $$$$

Zurcher Odio & Raven

Escazú

A long-established Costa Rican law firm in Escazú with an immigration and relocation practice covering temporary and permanent residency. The firm also handles real estate, corporate, and tax matters, and has operated for more than 85 years. Its main office is in Plaza Roble in Escazú.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an immigration attorney in San Jose?

Yes, 3 verified immigration attorneys serve the capital, including Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services in Escazu.

Is there a dentist in San Jose?

Yes, 4 verified dentists serve the zone, including DCW Dental Center and Goodness Dental.

Can I hire a private driver in San Jose?

Yes, The Baqueano is the zone's featured private driver pick, one of 3 verified drivers here.

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