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Rain Forest, Beach and Wildlife make Costa Rica a Natural Paradise
PUERTO VIEJO DE SARAPIQUÍ, Costa Rica — Something crashed into the water off to one side of our narrow, flat-bottomed boat on the swirling Sarapiquí River. It was a big tree limb that had broken under…
MedToGo Writes the Book on Quality Medical Services Outside U.S.
In 2000, when Dr. Robert Page and his sons, Curtis and Robert R. Page, started MedToGo International they wanted to write a book. Now, they help people travel to places such as Mexico and Costa Rica…
Starbucks to Expand in Central America With Costa Rica Location
Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) plans to open its first Costa Rican location in May as the world’s largest coffee- shop chain boosts its presence in the region. Since announcing plans to enter the Central American market in…
Having a Custom Home Built in Costa Rica
We purchased our lot in August 2007 from Pacific Lots of Costa Rica, located along the Costa Ballena in the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica. The lot had all infrastructure already completed (road, water and…
A Neuroscientist’s Nightmare
What happens in the brain during higher states of consciousness? Is consciousness no more than the product of the human brain, as neuroscientists believe? The neuroscientists’ basic premise—that consciousness has solely a biological basis—is an inadequate…PURA VIDA HOROSCOPE 12-19 through 12-25
ARIES March 21 – April 20 Lady Luck will smile on you this week especially in the realm of finances. One thing to keep in mind, however, is to understand just exactly what your limitations (yes you…
Jose Maria Figueres Participates in the World Future Energy Summit
Former Costa Rica President Jose Maria Figueres participated in the World Future Energy Summit 2012 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 15-17 as guest of His Highness Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and guest of Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of MASDAR the…
Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More » Having a Custom Home Built in Costa Rica
We purchased our lot in August 2007 from Pacific Lots of Costa Rica, located along the Costa Ballena in the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica. The lot had all infrastructure already completed (road, water and electric) which is rare in many developments. We began working on our home design…
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Costa Rica Rental Car
When tourists visit Costa Rica these days, many are doing it for the same reason, the incredible eco-tourism experience. The best way to go anywhere and see what you want to see, be it volcanoes like Arenal or Poas, the rain forests of Monte Verde, Tortuga Turtles and the pristine…
Jan 22 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »
The Start of the Chili Wars
How One Man Took On Texas When last we left-off it was 1893. We were at the Chicago World’s Fair at the first San Antonio ”Chilley” stand. Had we stood on line we would have been rewarded with a sampling of meat seasoned with a blend of hot chili peppers…
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Costa Rica’s Fabulous, Fearsome Fauna: A Retiree’s Dilemma
A few nights ago when friends were over for dinner, we were relaxing and talking over glasses of wine in our back patio “dining room” when one of us looked up toward the ceiling and spied a large black tarantula slowly cruising along the top edge of the wall. As…
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Costa Rica: Prototype for the Future?
Most of us would have to get a map to know where Costa Rica is located. It is not a country that has been in the news. It has no army. It is not a country that has called attention to itself due to hunger and poverty because it has…
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17 Border Crossings at Teatro Jaco
Teatro Jaco announces the second production of its inaugural season: 17 Border Crossings. This internationally acclaimed play arrives at Teatro Jaco Costa Rica directly from Madrid on a world tour. Following the enormously successful “A Christmas Carol” Teatro Jaco announces the second production of its inaugural season: 17 Border Crossings. This internationally…
Jan 20 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More » MedToGo Writes the Book on Quality Medical Services Outside U.S.
In 2000, when Dr. Robert Page and his sons, Curtis and Robert R. Page, started MedToGo International they wanted to write a book. Now, they help people travel to places such as Mexico and Costa Rica to get quality medical services for a fraction of what they would pay in…
Jan 20 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »
Costa Rica Draws Record Investment on Technology, Communications
Jan. 16 (Bloomberg) — Foreign direct investment in Costa Rica rose 52 percent to a record $1.56 billion in the first nine months of 2011 on increased spending by technology and telecommunications companies. Investment in the Central American country’s free-trade zone, where U.S. corporations such as Intel Corp., International Business…
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