In a candid interview with The Costa Rica News (TCRN), Dr. Marco Muñoz Peralta, gave us his views about Health Tourism and the Dental problems facing the Baby Boomers! TCRN: Couldn´t help noticing your full waiting rooms. Is this norm? Dr. Marco: Yes, it is. Year after year with basically only ¨word of mouth¨ as [...]
A quiet hotel on the beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Nicoya, the mountains and islands of Nicoya. Conveniently located within walking distance to the ferries, cruise ships, bus station, restaurants, bars and casino. Reduced to sell at $649,000. The property is in 2 separate and joining lots. These are not being offered separately. The [...]
Most people’s ingrained perceptions of Puntarenas in the past were negative. I must admit when I was heading on the bus from San Jose to this Central Pacific port town I was prepared for the worst. I was told in the past by people that had travelled there it was a long bus trip and [...]
Contact: Dan Chambers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tel: 506-2261-6822 CR Tel: 506-8818-0262 Email: info@TheCostaRicaNews.com THE FUTURE OF COSTA RICA: LEADING BIOFUEL PRODUCTION Over the years, terms like construction, development and real estate have failed to take into consideration the words sustainability and environmental well-being. In fact, so much so that infrastructural development tends to take [...]
Most of us have experienced minor discomfort with our teeth sometime in our lives. Most of us were able to afford to pay for simple procedures to get the discomfort fixed, such as getting a filling, having a tooth pulled or getting your teeth cleaned. But today, especially in the US and Canada, those are [...]
San Joaquin de Flores is a quaint town located just outside of Heredia about 15 minutes outside of San Jose. It is known for its safety, and very tranquil atmosphere. The main street is easy to pass by if you do not live there or know that you are there, but it is a place [...]
Many people come to Costa Rica for the nightlife. It’s fun to party and there is no shortage of places to go in San Jose a noche. “Yeah, I love the nature too”. Well, get out and see it. Do it! The best tour in Costa Rica is whitewater rafting Río Pacuare. I’ve lived here [...]
What should I do, bring my car or buy one already here? That is the dilemma for many of us living in Costa Rica or soon to be living here. Anyone looking to purchase a vehicle in Costa Rica soon find out that used vehicle and new one for that matter, are a lot more expensive here [...]
Dental implants have become a popular and successful option used by dental professionals for restoring missing, severely damaged or diseased teeth. They are usually made from titanium and resemble an actual tooth root. They are surgically placed in the upper or lower jawbone, replacing the missing tooth and providing a solid base for the permanent [...]
Are there any turtles? That is the question on everybody’s mind before visiting the Ostional Wildlife Refuge in Guanacaste Costa Rica. Olive Ridley Turtles nest both alone and in arribadas. A turtle nesting alone can be seen almost any night of the year, arribadas occur about once a month usually around the third quarter moon. [...]
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