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Discover more about private investigators capability, employment and regulations in Costa Rica.

Discover more about private investigators capability, employment and regulations in Costa Rica.


ICS provides a full range of private investigator services conducted by experienced Costa Rica private investigators. ICS is a full service private investigation agency available 24 hours a day including holidays. When you need a private investigator in Costa Rica, turn to the professionals at ICS and begin your investigation with a free consultation online or by calling (888) 223-6494.



Local Costa Rica Private Investigator

International Counterintelligence Services (ICS) is a global private investigation company with a network that reaches every country in the world. Our group of network licensed investigators includes professionals who are familiar with Costa Rica, its culture, and its geography, and who have local contacts who prove necessary for conducting investigations within the Republic of Costa Rica. Our private investigators are highly trained professionals with years of experience, and our investigations are discreet and confidential. We offer affordable rates and reliable service, and we work efficiently to solve your case as quickly as possible. Please fill out a Private Investigator Consultation Form or call us today to get started.

Costa Rica Private Investigator

ICS of Costa Rica is a private investigation run from our corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. In the Republic of Costa Rica, private investigators are not regulated by any government body, and there is no requirement for licensure. Therefore, you have to be particularly careful in selecting a private investigator, because many con artists and scammers will pose as investigators to steal your money or vital information. With ICS, you can be assured that your investigator is experienced and reputable. Our investigators are often licensed in many jurisdictions within the continental United States as well as abroad in the countries that require licensure. Whether you are a resident of Costa Rica in need of an investigation within your country or somewhere abroad, or you are a citizen of another country and you believe your investigation will lead you to Costa Rica, ICS can help.

Private Investigators in Costa Rica

The Republic of Costa Rica boasts a population of approximately 4.3 million people, and its official language is Spanish. The country is bordered by Nicaragua and Panama on two sides, and the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea on the other two. The primary export is coffee, and its government and economy have proven to be more consistently stable than nearly every other Latin American country over the past several years. There has not been any notable political violence since the early 1940’s, when an open rebellion resulted in the democratization of the government and the constitutional abolishment of its standing army. Despite political stability, however, Costa Rica is still a developing country, and poverty levels are fairly high. As such, crime levels are relatively high as well, particularly homicide and “smash and grab” type crimes. The most prolific criminal enterprise in the country is its narcotics trade, specifically cocaine.

Costa Rica Private Investigator Restrictions

In order to conduct private investigations in Costa Rica, all private investigators must comply with local and federal laws.

  • Impersonate Law Enforcement - Private Investigators in Costa Rica cannot carry a badge, wear a uniform or say anything that might imply that the private investigator is a police officer or federal agent.
  • Make an Arrest - Private Investigators in Costa Rica cannot legally make an arrest. If there is evidence that suggests an arrest should be made the investigator should contact law enforcement.
  • Wiretapping - Wiretapping is illegal without a proper warrant. Private Investigators cannot tap a phone.
  • Trespassing - Private Investigators cannot break and enter onto private property.

Locate a Missing Person in Costa Rica

Are you attempting to locate a missing person you believe to be located somewhere in Costa Rica? Are you located in Costa Rica but are trying to locate someone outside of Costa Rica? Locating a missing person is not easy, especially when the police are often limited on available time/resources they can dedicate towards a missing person investigation. If you need help locating a missing person in Costa Rica and feel there is no one that can help you then contact ICS. International Counterintelligence Services has been providing locate missing person investigations throughout the world since 1967. Learn more about Locating a missing person in Costa Rica and see how our trained private investigators can help you solve your missing person investigation.

Costa Rica Criminal Background Check

Do you need a Costa Rica Criminal background investigation conducted on someone? Are you located outside of Costa Rica and need someone to provide you a local criminal background check? Background investigations are extremely useful and can provide someone with a lot of detailed information about their personal and criminal history. Don't get involved with someone who may not be a good person to get into a relationship with. Learn more about Costa Rica Criminal Background Checks by contacting us today. One of our experienced private investigators will help you determine the best course of action in obtaining a detailed Costa Rica Criminal Background Investigation to help you with your case.

Cheating Spouse Investigation in Costa Rica

Are you beginning to suspect your spouse of cheating on you when they are in Costa Rica? Are you located in Costa Rica but believe your spouse is cheating on you when traveling for work? There could be many reasons as to why someone may think their spouse is cheating, but don't let mixed emotions cause you to make irrational decisions. Before figuring out what to do next, take some steps to learn the facts. International Counterintelligence Services has been providing cheating spouse investigation services in Costa Rica and around the world since 1967. Learn more about how ICS can help you with your investigation by contacting us and speaking with a case analyst. Our investigators will help create a unique action plan to help give you the piece of mind you deserve.


Private Investigation Cases Map for in Costa Rica


Case Studies

  • Overseas Lost Person

    Private Investigator finds a lost person in an overseas country 01/24/2019

  • Locate Lost Person

    ICS was contacted in an attempt to locate a Subject that had been in a 3-year relationship with the Client. 01/17/2019

  • Child Custody Exchange

    ICS was contacted in an attempt to have an Investigator on site to witness the exchange of a child from father to mother. Due to the legality of the exchange, a verified witness was required by the Client to document a proper exchange to negate... 01/08/2019

  • Case Study: Infidelity investigation in a Resort City Like Dubai

    ICS was contacted by a Client in an attempt to verify if her spouse was engaging in acts of Infidelity while on a stay in a city much like Dubai. Investigators were dispatched. We had boot on the ground in the resort and reserved their stay. In... 10/01/2018

  • Case Study: Due Diligence investigation helps business move forward with new investors.

    The private investigator for ICS helped our client make informed decisions about their potential investigators. With this case study the efforts made by ICS thwarted the clients suspicion and made for better business dealing. 09/20/2018


Paper and Press Releases

  • Join our team of Qualified Parties

    There is simply no agency with an international footprint that takes better care of its private investigator talent. "Our solution is simple, take care of you like our own!" -Michael Rabern 08/29/2018

  • Teen Cyber Bullying

    Cyberbullying has become increasingly common, with the increased use of communication technology, especially among teenagers.
    12/07/2015

  • Cellphone Spyware

    Cellular Spyware is basically "phone surveillance". It is an app that has usually been installed by a third party on a cell phone that allows them to listen to or record conversations, track location and monitor all the data of the cell phone that... 12/07/2015

  • Workers Compensation Fraud

    Worker's compensation programs are compensation plans for the victims of all job-related injuries.  When an employee gets hurt on the job, the employer is liable for medical expenses, lost income and other expenses until the employee has healed... 12/07/2015

  • ICS Will Not Do Cheating Decoy Investigations

    International Counterintelligence Services (“ICS”), a leader in the private investigations industry takes a strong stand against Cheating Decoy Investigations. 12/07/2015


Private Investigation Cases covered in Costa Rica:
Accident Reconstruction
Activity Checks
Adopted Child Locate Investigation
Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital)
Arson or Fire Loss Investigation
Background Checks (Online Dating)
Background Investigation
Background Investigation (Pre-Marital or Pre-nuptial)
Bankruptcy Due Diligence
Birth Parent Locate Investigation
Blacklisting and Blackballing Investigations
Bomb Threats and Detection
Cheating Decoy Investigations
Child Abuse or Molestation
Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
Child Exploitation and Obscenity (Pornography)
Child Support Enforcement and Collection
Child Support Modification
Cohabitation Investigation
Cold Case Investigations
Competitive Business Intelligence
Computer Forensics Investigation
Corporate Slander Investigation
Counterfeiting Crime
Counter-Surveillance
Covert Surveillance (Tailing)
Criminal Background Checks and Search
Criminal Investigation (All Types)
Dependency Investigations
Discrimination Claims Investigations
Divorce Investigation
Document Examination and Assessment
Domestic Investigations (All Types)
Drug Testing
Due Diligence Investigation (General)
Eavesdropping Detection (Bugs and Taps)
Elder Abuse Investigations
Electronic Discovery Services
Email Tracking and SMS Tracing
Embezzlement Investigation
Employee Malingering Investigation
Employee Theft Investigation
Employment Misconduct Investigation
Expert Witness Testimony
Financial Fraud Investigations
Hidden Assets Investigation
Hidden Assets Search (Lost or Forgotten)
Homicide and Murder Investigation
Human Trafficking
Identity Theft
Insurance Fraud Investigations (Active Case)
Intellectual Property and Copyright Infringement
International Rendition
Internet Defamation and Slander Investigations
Juror Vetting (Jury Selection)
Kidnapping and Ransom Situation
Labor Dispute Monitoring
Land Ownership and Title Investigation
Litigation & Legal Support (Active Case)
Locate Lost People
Loss and Theft Investigations
Lost Family Member
Malpractice Investigation
Maritime or Boating Investigations
Medical and Dental Malpractice
Mergers and Acquisitions Investigation
Mind Control or Brainwashing Investigations
Missing Persons
Mobile Phone and PDA Seizures
Money Laundering Investigations
Mystery and Secret Shopper
Narcotics Detection
Online Auction Fraud
Online Defamation Investigation
Online Social Networking Investigation
Organized Crime Control or RICO
Origin and Cause Investigation
Other Private Investigator Case
Paternity Investigations and Testing
Personal Injury
Personal Protection
Polygraph and Lie Detection (General)
Polygraph and Lie Detection for Domestic Purposes
Polygraph and Lie Detection for Employee Purposes
Polygraph and Lie Detection for Pre Employment Screening
Pre-Employment Screening
Probate Investigation
Process Service (Worldwide)
Professional Malpractice Investigations
Public Interest Investigations
Real Estate Fraud Investigations
Religion or Faith Based Investigation
Runaway and Missing Children
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Securities Investigations
Sects Occult or Cults Investigations
Security Consulting (CPP & PPS Certified)
Sexual Harassment Claims
Slander and Defamation of Character Investigations
Spousal Maintenance or Alimony Modification
Stalking and Harassment Investigations
Sting Operations
Stock Options Fraud
Strike and Labor Unrest
Substance Abuse Investigation
Surface or Forensic Drug Detection
Surveillance (Beacon or GPS tracking)
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Tenant Screening
Traffic and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Undercover and Covert Investigations
Unfaithful or Cheating Partner (Non-Marital)
Unsolved Crime Investigations
Vendor Screening Investigations
White Collar Crime
Wire and Electronic Communications Crime
Witness Locates and Interviewing
Workers' Compensation Fraud (AOE/COE)
Workplace (ADA, EEOC, or FMLA Sensitive)
Workplace Investigation Interview
Workplace Violence Investigation
Wrongful Death Investigations
Wrongful Imprisonment Investigation



Recent Investigation Inquiries

Origin Investigation Location Case Type
Miami, Florida Costa Rica Other Private Investigator Case
Port Angeles, Washington Costa Rica Private
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Costa Rica Surveillance (Beacon or GPS tracking)
Union, New Jersey Costa Rica Unfaithful or Cheating Partner
Ocoee, Florida Costa Rica Locate Lost People
Phoenix, Arizona Costa Rica Background Investigation
Fort Myers, Florida Costa Rica Polygraph and Lie Detection (General)
Corpus Christi, Texas Costa Rica Divorce Investigation
Ruckersville, Virginia Costa Rica Unfaithful or Cheating Partner
New York, New York Costa Rica Unfaithful or Cheating Partner


Services offered in Costa Rica
Audio Enhancement
Canine Training and Sales (K9)
Commercial Driver Pre Screening
Comprehensive Information Resources
Computer Forensic Services
Counter-Surveillance Services
Counterintelligence Services
Criminal Investigation Services
Crisis Intervention Services
DNA Testing
Electronic Discovery Services
Employee Screening Programs
Fingerprint Lifting
Fingerprinting
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Electronic Discovery
Forensic Lab Testing
Handwriting Analysis
Internet Use Investigation
Investigations to Find People
Missing Persons Investigations
Personal Investigations
Personal Protection
Physical Evidence and Forensics Services
Polygraph or Lie Detection Services
Private Investigations (International)
Private Investigations (United States)
Process Service
Public Records Research
Reputation Defense
Retail Loss and Theft Prevention
Shredded or Destroyed Document Reconstruction
Signal Piracy Auditing
Skip Tracing to Find People
Supplier and Vendor Screening
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Tenant Background Services
Undercover Investigations

Clients Serviced in Costa_Rica:
Attorneys & Legal Services
Business (100+ Employees)
Business (Small Business)
Education Services Industry
Financial Services Industry
Government (Local/State/Federal)
Hotel, Bar or Restaurant Specific
Human Resource Professionals
Individual Clients (Personal Cases)
Insurance Industry and Adjusters
Law Enforcement Specific
Medical Services or Hospice
Non-Government Organization
Parental or Caretaker
Real Estate Professionals
Security & Private Investigator
Spousal or Matrimonial
Transportation (Trucking and Cargo)


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