Costa Rica & Colombia: Rising Nearshore Talent Hubs 

Latin America’s nearshore landscape is shifting—Costa Rica and Colombia are increasingly gaining ground in modern services exports, even as traditional leaders like Brazil and Mexico lose share. According to the latest data from ECLAC, Costa Rica has surged into the region’s top export tier while Colombia continues rapid expansion, driven by stable policies, talent growth and U.S. investment interests.  

In this Nearshore Americas article, Chris Ross, Vice President at Emapta overseeing Colombian operations, unpacks what this means for companies seeking scalable, high-quality nearshore teams—including why Colombia’s growing workforce and ecosystem are generating new opportunities for global staffing.  

Read the full article to discover how these rising hubs are reshaping nearshore strategy—and how Emapta helps companies tap into the region’s expanding talent pool with confidence.