In Costa Rica, all consumers have the following rights:

a) Protection against risks that may affect health, safety and the environment.
b) Protection of economic and social interests.
c) Access to truthful and timely information regarding the quantity, characteristics, composition, quality and price of all goods and services.

d) Education and disclosure regarding the consumption of goods or services, to ensure freedom of choice and fairness.
e) Regarding abusive actions that may be considered unfair trade, and which restrict freedom of choice.

f) Government support to form consumer groups and organizations and the opportunity for their opinions to be considered in decision-making processes.
Our firm’s professionals have had substantial involvement in consumer law issues. Two of our lawyers have been judges in the entity that regulates consumer issues in Costa Rica. They advise our clients on consumer matters by leveraging their extensive experience in consumer litigation.