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¿Habla Español?

Paul Clayton — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:22:57 +0000

The language barrier represents one of the most daunting challenges faced by most transplants to Costa Rica. Unless you have picked up conversational Spanish somewhere along the way, you may find yourself more isolated from your Tico neighbors and more confined to Gringo friends than you would like. Over time you will undoubtedly garner some [...]

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The votes are in – Most popular vacation spot in Costa Rica

puravida — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:42:52 +0000

The Tico Times recently posted a survey asking readers for their favorite vacation destination in Costa Rica. Keep in mind this is “vacation spot” which is not necessarily the same as “best place to live” in Costa Rica. Here are the results when I last checked the website: 25% Central Pacific – which includes [...]

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Airlines Offer Private Charters over Costa Rica

CarlosO — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:34:51 +0000

For those wishing to view the spectacular and varying landscapes from a higher vantage point, a number of airlines offer private charters over the region. Each of the following reputable companies include the latest aircraft maintained to the highest safety standards with pilots who have logged in more flight hours than the busiest commercial pilots. [...]

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Where to build your dream vacation home? Why Costa Rica?

CarlosO — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:46:42 +0000

I recently had an enlightening conversation with one of our clients and I asked him: “How did you decide on Costa Rica?” and his response was very analytical and logical, and eye-opening for somebody that lives full-time in Costa Rica. As a background and to contextualize his response, keep in mind that he is from [...]

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Teaching English in Costa Rica

Paul Clayton — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:05:57 +0000

I’m floating in a natural hot spring under a black velvet sky sparkling with a million sundry stars. I’m savoring the luxurious feeling of the rich revitalizing minerals as they wash over me, relaxing and invigorating my mind, body and soul. I can feel the occasional deep earthly vibration from Arenal Volcano’s rumbly tummy. I [...]

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Yeti Crab – Grows Food On Its Arms :o

krich — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:46:50 +0000

A recently discovered species of crab is one of the weirdest farmers you will ever meet. Kiwa puravida, a species of “Yeti crab,” lives near undersea methane vents and cultivates bacteria on its hairy arms and then eats it. Andrew Thurber, a marine ecologist with Oregon State University, first discovered the crabs near Costa Rica [...]

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Chachagua Rain Forest Hotel

Paul Clayton — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:28:46 +0000

Close your eyes. Picture yourself swinging back and forth on your own personal hammock, listening to the sounds of the rainforest. A toucan flies by and lands on a nearby tree, the buzz of the natural world is humming around you. You’re full from your completely sustainable, fresh homegrown meal, which included a perfectly cooked [...]

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Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano

krich — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:05:59 +0000

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — After Costa Rica’s Turrialba volcano awoke last year from more than a century of sleep, Jorge Andres Diaz reckoned it was a fine time for a picnic on the slopes of the 11,000-foot gas-spewing mountain. His wife, Ana Gabriela Chaverri, thought the idea was a bit mad — but, then [...]

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Costa Rica is fulfilling its commitment

peterbuilt — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:53:54 +0000

Costa Rica is fulfilling its commitment to be friendly to the environment! Anyone who has visited the Central Valley knows how strong the wind can be and now Costa Rica has decided to harness that wind and turn it into energy. Workers are constructing the first wind farm in the country’s Central Valley near Santa [...]

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Costa Rica’s Only Executive Course- Monterán Golf Course

puravida — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:11:07 +0000

The builder La Laguna working hand in hand with the Teran family in May of 2004, gave shape to what is now the only golf course to the east of San Jose, the Monteran Golf Course. The Club House opened in June 2007, the Driving Range in February 2008 and in May of 2008 was [...]

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