I guess the better question is why not? Technology has unfortunately become very Bay Area centric. Travel isn't for everyone, but it gives people a chance to live outside they Bay Area for a bit. The locations dont directly affect the products, but getting a new perspective on the world can't hurt. Think of it more like travel abroad programs in college.
I didn't say it needed to be in the Bay Area but I see the point. I loved traveling abroad when I was in the Navy but when you've been somewhere you've never been before the last thing you want to do is spend 14 hours behind a keyboard programming something. Especially someplace as beautiful as Costa Rica.
