Costa Rica Real Estate Blog

2010-07-05T12:13:00.002-05:00

Country strengthens services to attract foreign retireesActivity is declared of national interestCountry strengthens services to attract foreign retireesGoal is that 10,000 renters with high purchasing power live herePlan aims to stop foreign retirees by $ 340 million annuallySergio Arce A. | sarce@nacion.comPublished: 2010/02/19Costa Rica claims that in the years to 10,000 foreign retirees make

The Happiest People

2010-01-13T10:33:00.003-06:00

Costa Rica Any Way You Want It

2010-01-13T10:29:00.002-06:00

Central and South America > Costa Rica Michael Nagle for The New York Times White-water rafting on the Pacuare River. By ETHAN TODRAS-WHITEHILL Published: March 22, 2009 THINK of Costa Rica as a Rorschach test for travelers. Outlined on a map, it has no recognizable shape. But enclosed in tropical lines of latitude, with appropriate

Real estate of Costa Rica attracts foreign investors Costa Rica

2009-11-23T12:49:00.002-06:00

| 05/10/2009 | CA, Panama and the Caribbean In Geneva and Dubai they would be interested in acquiring properties ticas. Carlos Vílchez Navamuel, Consultant of Real estate, expressed in the Republic: " The European begin to see Latin America like a good place for the investment, the Arabs as soon as they know us, but could invest. The North Americans or have made great investments, in technology,

Costa Rica tops list of 'happiest' nations

2009-07-08T11:50:00.006-05:00

CNN) -- Forget Disneyland! Costa Rica is the happiest place in the world, according to an independent research group in Britain with the goal of building a new economy, "centered on people and the environment."

Tycoon of Wall Street trusts Costa Rica

2009-04-28T09:23:00.001-05:00

Pensioners of the United States will continue investing in local real estate, although their savings have been affected.Tycoon of Wall Street trusts Costa Rica The world-wide economy will not recover soon, assures Henry KaufmanPresident of the company that takes its own name, Henry Kaufman, was Managing Director of Salomon Brothers, as well as member of the meeting of Lehman Brothers, in addition

Buying land in Costa Rica

2009-04-24T09:40:00.005-05:00

You may not be aware of this, but in order to purchase land in Costa Rica, you do not have to be a legal resident or citizen.Costa Rica is a very foreigner friendly country and the government is stable.Costa Rica has no army, but there is a treaty between the U.S. and Costa Rica from 1948 which declares that should Costa Rica ever be threatened, the U.S. army will step in to ensure peace.Costa

Costa Rica is #5

2009-04-22T15:58:00.001-05:00

The 2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) ranks 149 countries on 25 indicators tracked across six established policy categories: Environmental Health, Air Pollution, Water Resources, Biodiversity and Habitat, Productive Natural Resources, and Climate Change Change. The EPI identifies broadly-accepted targets for environmental performance and measures how close each country comes to these

Newly remodeled Hotel Oasis del Pacifico is open for business

2009-02-18T09:26:00.004-06:00

Hotel Oasis del Pacífico is a two floor, 22 room Hotel in Playa Naranjo Costa Rica with 1/2 Kilometer of beach front, 100 meter dock, a field of volleyball, a field of soccer & two swimming pools: one for children and one for adults. Built in 1950, the hotel was totally remodeled three months ago. The hotel is conveniently located 300 meters south of the Playa Naranjo ferry. Contact the

Buena Vista VII lots now available with owner financing.

2009-01-19T14:55:00.004-06:00

We have an exciting new offer on lots in Tierras Morenas of Tilaran. These lots are now offered starting at $2 per meter. Prices have just been reduced and lots are now starting at $29,000. Water and electric is available. 30% down with owner financing. All due and payable in 3 years with no interest and no monthly payments.Click here for more details on the Buena Vista VII lots for sale

2009-01-13T10:03:00.002-06:00

2008-12-18T11:02:00.002-06:00

HAPPY HOLIDAYSOne of the real joys of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to say Thank You and wish you the very best for the New Year.I and my team personally extend you our best wishes for a Happy Holiday season and New Year of joy, peace, happiness and prosperity, and look forward to serving you in the coming year.Best regards,JOHN P WILSON

Costa Ricans Eating Schedules:

2008-11-29T08:53:00.002-06:00

Costa Ricans usually have breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two coffee breaks. The serving size of each meal is moderate. A breakfast of coffee or agua dulce (pure sugar cane diluted in hot water), accompanied by rice and beans, known as gallo pinto, toast or tortillas, fried cheese, and eggs is common. Cereal is popular too (usually corn flakes with milk and sugar to taste.) People typically

Costa Rican Cuisine

2008-11-29T08:51:00.002-06:00

Costa Rican food is a fusion cuisine. It combines elements of culinary traditions from Africa, Italy, France, China, and Spain, flavored by traditional grains (rice, corn, and beans), roots (cassava, taro roots, sweet potatoes), spices (coriander, garlic, annatto, saffron, parsley, oregano, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper), oils (olive oil, vegetable oil, and lard), sauces (Lizano, Soy, and

The National Bird: The Yigüirro

2008-11-29T08:45:00.004-06:00

The Yigüirro (Turdus grayi), also known as the clay-colored robin or gray thrush, was designated the national bird of Costa Rica in November, 1976.Found throughout the country, the Yigüirro represents fertility of the earth and the richness of Costa Rican soil. The Yigüirro generally sings at the beginning of May and is a signal to farmers that the rainy season has begun.

The National Labor Symbol: The Oxcart

2008-11-29T08:39:00.003-06:00

The Oxcart The oxcart, designated National Labor Symbol on March 22, 1988, is a rustic strong vehicle with two compact wheels moved by two oxen. It can easily pass through muddy places, swamps, beaches, hills, curves, rocky mountains, and deep small rivers. The oxcart integrated Costa Rica into international commerce by becoming the main means of export transportation after 1840. The first

The National Tree - Guanacaste

2008-11-29T08:31:00.003-06:00

General Information: The "Guanacaste" (Enterolobium cyclocarpum), a native tree to Costa Rica, was designated the National Tree on August 31, 1959. It belongs to the legume family and the subfamily of the mimosas. It is found along the coasts of Central America as well as in Cuba and in the lowlands of the Antilles. The Guanacaste Tree grows at sea level and up to 900 m. (2,952 ft.) Its

The Purple Guaria

2008-11-29T08:18:00.002-06:00

General Information: The "Guaria Morada" (Cattleya skinneri ), an orchid, was designated the National Flower of Costa Rica on June 15, 1939. The Guaria Morada grows on trees, roofs, and buildings. It gets nutrients from the air, rain, dust, and residues stored on the trunk of trees. These plants use trees as a means of support, but they are not parasites. The orchid' flowers are large with

The Coats of Arms

2008-11-24T10:43:00.002-06:00

The first coat of arms that was used in Costa Rica was the United Provinces of Central America. that was until 1848.When Costa Rica formed part of the Central American Federation, they adapted the coat that was of the federation. From the 21st of April 1840, the coat of the Free State of Costa Rica was used, until the 20th of April of April 1842. Our present coat of arms was raised on the 29th

The Visual Images

2008-11-21T08:30:00.002-06:00

The national symbols of Costa Rica are the flag, the coat of arms, the anthem, the national flower, the card, the deer, the national tree and the national bird.Our FlagsThe first independent provincial flag was used to represent Costa Rica on the 10th of May, 1823. The second flag of the United Provinces of Central America was created on the 6th of March 1824 and was present until 1840. The

The National Anthem of Costa Rica

2008-11-20T14:33:00.001-06:00