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Cantons: Alajuela, Alajuelita, Cartago, Corredores, Desamparados, Escazú, Heredia, Los Chiles, Upala, La Cruz, Liberia, San José, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo and Tibás
Costa Rica, like other Central American countries, continues to be a key migratory corridor for the flow of people on the move across the Americas. This flow mainly consists of individuals from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, as well as other countries in South America, Africa, and Asia. According to estimates by IOM Costa Rica, approximately 2,425 migrants entered the country in January 2025, with an average of 80 people per day. This represents a significant 62% decrease compared to December 2024. Compared to December 2024, in January 2025, migrants stranded in public spaces decreased by 31%, and people stranded in shelters experienced a 37% increase. Also, during January, 23% of surveyed migrants expressed intention to return to their country of nationality.