Costa Rica, known as one of the best agriculture hot spots in the western hemisphere, is now growing oil fields for the Biofuel markets. One program in particular has been capturing the attention of investors, is called Multi Purpose Real Estate. Multi Purpose Real Estate (MPRE) combines capital appreciation strategy with one of the fastest [...]

Escape the concrete jungle and come live in a real one! Finca Bellavista was created by Crested Beauty, S.A. to provide an opportunity for a sustainable and harmonious lifestyle in a rainforest environment. Finca Bellavista utilizes hydroelectric and solar power, a recycling center, common garden, and SkyTrails to lessen our impact to the rainforest environment. [...]

ANKARA- Turkish and Costa Rican leaders said Wednesday the two countries intend to sign a free trade agreement to boost bilateral economic relations and also enhance political ties, Turkish media reported. Turkish President Abdullah Gul told a joint press conference with his Costa Rican counterpart Oscar Arias that Turkey wants to sign a free trade [...]

An additional $65 million available to Costa Rica, following a review of the terms of its standby loan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. The new money fund brings the total amount of IMF funds available to Costa Rica to $585 million. Costa Rica has done well to weather the effects of the global economic [...]

In Costa Rica, coffee growers have been forced to plant at higher and higher altitudes in recent years; this fall’s crop in Columbia is expected to be down substantially due to heavy rainfall. July’s harvest was down by nearly a third compared to last year. Brazil, the world’s largest producer of coffee, is expected to [...]