September, 2026. For nearly two decades, Coyol Free Zone has strengthened Costa Rica’s Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing industries by providing state-of-the-art buildings, specialized services, and an industrial environment designed for companies to establish, operate, and expand over time. Since Hologic became the first company to establish operations in the Park in 2007, Coyol Free Zone has evolved alongside industries where precision, regulatory compliance, specialized talent, and supply chain continuity are fundamental.
Today, 34 world-class companies operate in Coyol Free Zone, generating more than US$4.4 billion annual sales to international markets, equivalent to 54.9% of Costa Rica’s Medical Devices exports. This performance reflects the strength of a model developed through nearly two decades of investment, expansion, and reinvestment.
Purpose-Built for Specialized Manufacturing
For advanced manufacturing companies, buildings and infrastructure must respond to highly specialized operational requirements. Regulatory standards, controlled environments, production flows, and scalability needs shape how these facilities are planned, designed, and developed.
At Coyol Free Zone, this understanding is reflected in our build-to-suit solutions, where each company’s operational requirements are incorporated from the earliest stages of design. This approach allows us to develop facilities tailored to the specific characteristics and needs of each manufacturing operation.
Companies at the Park also have access to solutions across different stages of the value chain such as sterilization, packaging, molding, extrusion, assembly, and logistics. The presence of on-site suppliers and contractors strengthens operational connectivity by making specialized services available in the same location.
Designed to Grow with Companies
Manufacturing operations can change significantly over time. Production volumes increase, new product lines are introduced, and additional capacity may become necessary as global demand evolves.
Coyol Free Zone’s track record provides tangible evidence of its ability to support long-term growth: 80% of the companies operating at the Park have grown their operations within Coyol, with five companies reinvesting in 2025. In 2026, construction also began on a new Multitenant Building, adding capacity to accommodate future growth.
This continued reinvestment reflects our ability to support companies throughout their growth journey, from initial establishment to successive stages of expansion and development.
Beyond the Manufacturing Floor
The competitiveness of advanced manufacturing is also shaped by what surrounds the production facility. Talent, connectivity, suppliers, logistics, and access to complementary services influence the efficiency and resilience of industrial operations.
Today, more than 25,400 highly skilled people work across the companies operating in Coyol Free Zone, reflecting the specialized talent base that has developed around the Park. This workforce includes technical and professional profiles aligned with the demands of Life Sciences, Smart Manufacturing, and Semiconductors industries.
Location adds another dimension. Situated in El Coyol, Alajuela, the Park is approximately 6 miles away from Juan Santamaría International Airport and has access to Costa Rica’s main transportation corridors. This positioning facilitates the movement of products, components, and materials to global markets, while its connectivity to both air and maritime routes strengthens its connection to global supply chains.
The Experience Behind a Proven Development Model
Coyol Free Zone’s growth is closely connected to the broader experience of CODE Development Group, its co-developer, which brings more than 20 years of experience in industrial real estate and Free Trade Zone development. Nearly two decades of developing and operating Coyol Free Zone have informed the creation of Evolution Free Zone, carrying forward proven expertise while responding to the evolving needs of advanced industries.
Together, Coyol Free Zone and Evolution Free Zone provide complementary industrial platforms for world-class companies seeking to establish or expand their operations in Costa Rica. Coyol Free Zone offers a consolidated MedTech hub with proven capabilities, while Evolution Free Zone adds new capacity for expansion in the Western Region for companies. Through both Parks, CODE Development Group support companies according to their stage of growth, operational requirements, and long-term plans.
Coyol Free Zone continues to reinforce its position as Costa Rica’s leading Life Sciences hub and its role in connecting the country with global markets.