Amidst the political and social turbulence that plagues many of the Latin America countries, Costa Rica has been able to sidestep that. The economic, political and social stability of Costa Rica is one characteristic that has distinguished it through its entire contemporary history and as one of its most important strengths, has enabled it to [...]
One of the many great things about retirement in Costa Rica is the quality and affordability of domestic help and other manual labor. Maids, cooks, gardeners, childcare workers or property caretakers are all a bargain compared to North American rates for such services. In our two years here, my husband Layne and I have had [...]
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 Machines Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. [...]
The Costa Rican State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) aims to sterilize fruit flies with X-ray technology in a bid to reduce crop damages, website Laestrella.com.pa reported. The SFE acquired the US$220,000 technology with the help of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which donated half the cost. Fruit Fly National Program chief Arturo Saborío, told the [...]
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – Sweat slid down the cheeks of more than 30 men wearing shoulder pads, helmets and shorts during a recent football practice at the La Sabana Metropolitan Park in the nation’s capital. Between shouts and gestures indicating the extent of their physical strain, the Rhinos – an American football team – [...]
To compliment Germany’s commitment to environmental issues,the German Development Minister arrived at Costa Rica to commence a three-day visit to discuss trade and promote environmental conservation and renewable projects with Costa Rica. Niebel with a delegation of 27 people including representatives of German renewable energy and sustainable tourism businesses started with going to see a [...]
Costa Rican Word/Common Spanish Alternative/Translation abanico/ ventilador/ fan (box or ceiling) enojado/ enfadado (Spain)/ angry birra/ cerveza/ beer boñiga/ estiércol/ manure bomba/ gasolinera/ gas station cabecera/ almohada/ pillow calzones (not the food)/ ropa interior/ underwear (bottoms) carro/ coche, auto/ car faja/ cinturón/ belt (clothing) largo/ lejos/ far, far away macho/ rubio/ blond zancudo/ mosquito/ mosquito [...]
Walk to Playa Blanca the award winning best beach in Costa Rica or our own private lagoon with waterfalls, monkeys, whales and rainforest all in our backyard – it is a truly amazing place. Daily yoga classes, pranayama, and evening mediation and chanting, 2 white sand beaches, private lagoon, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, Zip line jungle [...]
From Manuel Antonio to Playa Dominical, the very best Costa Rica beaches. When someone says, “Costa Rica,” you probably think, “fantastic beaches!” Warm waters year-round, an unparalleled tourism infrastructure, and limitless attractions spanning two coasts are the reasons Costa Rica’s beaches rank among the best in the world. And since nearly two thirds of Costa [...]
ICT The Costa Rican Tourism Board is proud once again to be co-sponsors of The International Medical Travel Summit 2012 on April 23-25, 2012 in San Jose. The Summit will be held at the well-appointed Real Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu, Costa Rica, close to excellent shopping, nightlife and a variety of local and international dining [...]
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