San Jose hosts Britain's embassy to Costa Rica and Nicaragua where eco-tourism success meets stable democracy attracting British travelers and retirees. The mission supports British engagement in Costa Rica's thriving tourism sector—British tour operators offering rainforest adventures, beach packages to Pacific and Caribbean coasts, and wildlife experiences in national parks protecting quarter of country's territory. British retirees settle in Costa Rica drawn by tropical climate, affordable healthcare, welcoming residency programs, and peaceful society that abolished military in 1948. The embassy assists growing British expat community in coastal towns and Central Valley, supports British businesses in renewable energy sector where Costa Rica achieves nearly 100% clean electricity, and facilitates education partnerships. British tourists discover Costa Rica's remarkable biodiversity—Manuel Antonio's monkeys and beaches, Monteverde cloud forests, Arenal Volcano hot springs, sea turtle nesting sites, and adventure activities from zip-lining to white-water rafting. The mission provides consular services for British nationals including emergency assistance for travelers, passport renewals for residents, and support during medical emergencies. Staff also cover Nicaragua where British engagement remains limited given political instability and authoritarian government, providing emergency consular support for rare British visitors. The embassy processes visa applications for Costa Rican students heading to UK universities, facilitates trade connections in coffee and sustainable agriculture, and supports environmental cooperation linking Costa Rica's conservation leadership to British climate initiatives.