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China wants to include Costa Rican pineapples in their market. It is not something new as Costa Rica outstands as one of the best producers of this fruit around the world. The news was announced by the Costa Rica’s...

Traveling abroad can be a really fun, exciting, and an overwhelming experience. However, if you are a first-time traveler, you need to be aware of the fact that there are always shady people out there looking to take advantage...

Its business environment and personal freedom are two aspects that make Costa Rica the most prosperous nation in Central America, according to the Bringing Prosperity to Life ranking conducted by the Legatum Institute.Panama is the country that is closest...

Offering and occupation of offices, industry, and commerce show good signs in recent years.Costa Rica real estate sector of the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) - in offices, industrial and commercial works - maintains a healthy behavior, since the number...

Last March, goods exports came to $2.592 million, which equaled to a 9% increase in comparison with the same period last year.This information was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Trade Promoter.According to this report, the...

1.- Use the Colón, the local currencyYou can pay anywhere in Costa Rica with American dollars, and there are many who live daily with this currency. However, I recommend using the Colón, (the local currency) because with it you...

Check out this article on the state of the Costa Rican economy some years back and keep an eye out on our next one for comparative purposes.The short answer to that question is—Overvalue the national currency.  That is exactly...

Ah, the Super Bowl, it's that time of the year again. Where we sit on our couches to watch some half-time show, some commercials, and oh yes, the game! These defining-era Patriots with Tom Brady and Bill Bellicheck come...

A referendum was held back in 2007 in Costa Rica in order to approve or reject DR-CAFTA. 52% of the citizens voted "yes". This free trade agreement between the United States, Central American countries and Dominican Republic was negotiated...

Buying property or a new home in a foreign country can be a scary proposition. Costa Rica has recently made changes to their Consumer Protection Law, and the law will now include protection for sales and contracts for sales...