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2017 Poised To Be A Good Year For Business In Costa Rica

A string of business reforms directed by the Costa Rican government have bolstered the overall competitiveness of the nation, as per a trusted report. Over the span of last five years, Jamaica, Mexico and Costa Rica have been witness...

Costa Rica Has Done It Again! Ranked #1 On The Happy Planet Index

How do you measure the progress of a nation?  There are a number of criteria to consider, such as health, wealth, and basic human freedom of its citizens.  But the Happy Planet Index measures health, happiness, and that new...

Curridabat, Costa Rica, Would Be The First “Sweet City” In The World

In Costa Rica, a project that aims to restore the flora and fauna in Curridabat has begun.  The initiative is called “Ciudad Dulce” (Sweet City), and has the support of several companies and the municipality.  Curridabat would become the first...

Ecotourism on the Osa Peninsula:

The Osa Peninsula is truly one of the greatest natural paradises found around the world. Located on the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, it is home to the country’s largest population of scarlet macaws, as well as four...

5 Most Common Mistakes When Looking to Sell or Rent Your Property

When working to sell a tangible product like a car or a new pair of shoes, usually the marketing department of a particular company manages the sales campaign.  But, in real estate, many people play the role of salesman...

10 Tips For Buying Your First Home

You have a dream of owning your own home in Costa Rica.  Now you are considering the ways to make that dream into a reality.  But do you know the main aspects you should be considering before you buy? ...

How to Determine the Cost Factors For Building Your New Home

So now you own that slice of paradise you have been dreaming about for so long.  Next comes building the home you always wanted.  But that most common question, “how much will it cost to build my new home?” There...

8 Reasons That Your Property Hasn’t Sold

In some places it is not uncommon for a property to sell in a few weeks.  While in Costa Rica it’s not uncommon for a property to remain unsold for years.  There may be a lot of reasons that...

Communities in Brazil Achieving Great Results For The Environment

Communities in the Brazilian Amazon have developed a real win/win approach to conserving the environment and their own livelihood.  A recent study conducted by British and Brazilian scientists that covered a 500 kilometer portion of an Amazon tributary discovered...

Preparing For Vacation Rentals In Upcoming High Season

As Costa Rica is approaching High Season (December – March or April), it is common for many people to start looking for 1-2 week rentals to come here to enjoy some fun in the sun and relaxation in an amazing...
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UCR Student Formulates Innovative Eco-Friendly Tablet Disinfectant

Eddie Alvarado Elizondo, a Chemical Engineering student at the University of Costa Rica (UCR), has created a compact, eco-friendly...