Caldera Highway Gets the Official Go-ahead
Date: 01/17/2008
January 18, 2008
San Jose, Costa Rica
We've told you before to keep an eye on Caldera, but things are really happening here…if you're looking to invest, now might be the time.
Read OnBlessings and Benefits of 2007
Date: 12/20/2007
December 21, 2007
San Jose, Costa Rica
Christmas is a time for giving…and that’s definitely true in Costa Rica. Despite the fact that the average salary in Costa Rica is $450 a month, you will see Ticos around the country donating to good causes, buying medicine and food for those less fortunate, and generally sharing the spirit of the season with others.
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New Highway Project Could Transform Caldera
Date: 12/17/2007
December 18, 2007
San Jose, Costa Rica
Wondering where next to invest in Costa Rica? A new highway project means changes are in store for the Pacific port town of Caldera. Construction on the long-awaited Caldera Highway, which goes from Costa Rica's central valley to the Pacific coast, will begin in January. Now is definitely the time to scout this area.
Read OnDollar Drops Against Colon in New Exchange System
Date: 12/04/2007
December 5, 2007
San Jose, Costa Rica
If you’re spending U.S. dollars in Costa Rica, take heed: your money will no longer go quite as far as it used to. Last week, U.S. expats and visitors suddenly found that their dollars were worth less, after the country’s central bank changed its value system.
Read OnCosta Rica Is Still Affordable: Where to Find a $7,500 House
Date: 11/20/2007November 21, 2007
I can’t stop thinking about Costa Rica. The picture of those lush green mountains and the first sight of the ocean far below is stuck in my head like a skipping record. Only this one I don’t mind replaying.
Read OnNew Airport Terminal for Already Booming Liberia
Date: 11/11/2007
November 12, 2007
San Jose, Costa Rica
Planning a visit or move to Costa Rica? Pay close attention to the popular Guanacaste region…development on its coast is booming. In fact, the nation's fastest-growing airport is located here, and it's about to get a facelift that could accelerate development here. As of Wednesday, competitors may bid on construction of a new passenger terminal at the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste.
Read OnProperty Registry Program Needs New Financing
Date: 11/08/2007
November 9, 2007
San Jose, Costa Rica
Thinking of buying property in Costa Rica? The new Property Registry Program aims to make it easier for you to get a fair deal. But due to delays, the program's benefits may not be apparent for a few years.
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UNESCO Designation Promotes Sustainable Development
Date: 10/30/2007If you’re looking for the next up-and-coming destination in Costa Rica, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) may have just helped you identify it.
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