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Costa Rica leads the Latin American Democratic Development Index

Costa Rica tops the list for the first time in the last Latin American Democratic Development Index in 2012, prepared by the consulting Polilat Argentina and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.The 2012 Latin American Democratic Development Index report has been...

Large Corner Lot Los Tucanes San Ramon Financing Available

The Large corner lot is located in Los Tucanes, one of Central San Ramon’s nicest residential areas, close to the center, and all the amenities. Financing available (Click to enlarge images) Great, quite neighborhood with, mountain views, this is a...

Stunning Property with Modern Wood Luxury Home

A large, perfectly landscaped property with a exclusive 4 bedroom modern wood construction 2 story home, surrounded by lush tropical gardens, located in San Juan, San Ramon. San Ramon Costa Rica Real Estate Income Property Floors: 2Lot: 2,000 m2Construction: 435 m2Garage: 4Bedrooms 4Bathrooms 3Sale Price: $800,000Property Type: Single...

More Protests Scheduled for November 15th

More than 18 groups including student associations, unions, environmentalists, civic committees, groups of human rights defenders and workers in general, will meet tomorrow at 9:00 am, in front of the Social Security Fund (CCSS), to protest against what they...

Costa Rica’s Luxury Market Growing

Since the financial markets crisis, Costa Rica has become an important option for investment for the affluent wanting to invest in healthy emerging markets. As a result of over a decade of strong growth the local wealthy have grown the...

Public Service Tax Hikes for 2013

2013 will bring public service tax hikes to Costa Rica. Electricity, buses, and municipal services and one cut in fuel prices. The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) approved an increase of electric rates of 7.6% on average. The impact of...

New Decree Expands Possibilities for Costa Rican and Foreigner Homeownership

The decree for the "regulation guarantees housing credit”, provides an option for Costa Rica’s and foreigner with residency the ability to pay when they lack the resources to pay the premium. This regulation includes a series of projects that...

Latin America Middle Class Up 50% and U.S.A. Down

Latin American middle class grew 50% over the past decade and USA middle class had the worst decade in modern history.United State of America The Pew Research Center released a report earlier this year and found that at the beginning...

9 Lot Development Project & Beautiful House Inclusive

Incredible home and development project property with high income potential includes 9 lots with municipal permits and licenses in place. Located on paved national road just 3 km from the town of San Ramon, it is close to all...

Protests Continue in San Jose; Social Unrest and Change, Good or Bad?

This past week a peaceful protest turned violent over the Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS), 25+ people were arrested, and two legislative members from PAC (Partido Accion Ciudadana, Citizen Action Party) were handled roughly and ended up the...
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Top Chefs Gather at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa for Exclusive October Gastronomic Series

LA FORTUNA, COSTA RICA — Eight guest chefs will join Saúl Umaña, Culinary Director of Tabacón Thermal Resort &...