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Baby Boomers, Here They Come

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:59:58 +0000

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 [...]

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Beach Front, Ocean View Hotel For Sale

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:59:19 +0000

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 [...]

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The New Puntarenas – Michael’s Surfside Hotel

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:59:34 +0000

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 [...]

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The Future of Costa Rica: Leading Biofuel Production

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:59:49 +0000

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 [...]

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Dr. Marco Muñoz Cavallini International Dental Clinic

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:59:07 +0000

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 [...]

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Chicharronera El Establo – San Joaquin de Flores

TCRN STAFF — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:59:38 +0000

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 [...]

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Río Pacuare Adventure

TCRN STAFF — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:59:34 +0000

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 [...]

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Shipping a Car to Costa Rica – What Should I Do?

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:59:35 +0000

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 [...]

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Dental Implants

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:59:17 +0000

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 [...]

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Ostional Turtle Lodge – Experience the Turtle Hatchings

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:59:00 +0000

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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White Angel Spa – Massage for Two Giveaway

TCRN STAFF — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:59:25 +0000

Located at the edge of the mountain with an amazing view of the Santa Ana Valley, White Angel Spa is already becoming the favourite neighbourhood beauty salon. The services that are being offered Massages, Body Treatments, Facials, Hair Removal and other regular services like Manicure and Pedicure. The owner Deb Myers says that the location [...]

La Semana Santa – Easter Week

Jaz Chopra — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:59:38 +0000

‘La Semana Santa’ translates simply as ‘The Holy week’ and refers to the 7 days preceding Easter Sunday. In a predominantly catholic country, Easter is a very significant event arguably even more so than Christmas. It is a time when the devout and the pious indulge in religious activity, each day bringing yet another mass [...]

Teatro Jaco presents “Jazz Garbo”

TCRN STAFF — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:59:30 +0000

April 4, 5, 6 and 7th At 8:00 p.m. Cost $10 General/ $20 VIP (includes 2 drinks) This popular Costa Rican Jazz group features vocalist Gabriela Zamora, Mario Campos on drums, Ricardo Alfaro on piano and Alejandro Castro on bass. Gabriela Zamora, widely considered the most representative singer of the national jazz, is best known [...]

Obtaining Residency in Costa Rica

TCRN STAFF — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:59:52 +0000

The process to obtain residency in Costa Rica is a process, which basically means it is a Bureaucratic hassle to try and get started even. However, new procedures have finally made it easier… in one aspect anyhow. For those who are going to start their residency, or need to complete other legal processes, legalization of [...]

Toronto to Costa Rica for Valentine’s Day? $299 Roundtrip after Taxes

TCRN STAFF — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:24:01 +0000

Update: Looks like Feb 20-27 is also available. Reading week isn’t it? —————- Not a bad Valentine’s gift! Here’s how to find it… 1. http://www.flightnetwork.com/ 2. Search for a flight from Toronto to Liberia, Costa Rica Departing: Feb 11 Returning: Feb 18 OR Departing: Feb 13 Returning: Feb 20 (For the Feb 13-20 one, pick the [...]