Wind, Water and Natural Steam: The Energy of the Future, Now in Costa Rica. The German Company Juwi, based in Wörrstadt in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate together with its European and American project partners have started the construction of what is to be the largest wind farm in Central America in Guanacaste. The project, known [...]

Filed under: Business on August 26th, 2008 | No Comments »

Tour Operators are Among Those Suffering from a Decline in Tourists. According to the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) both Costa Rica's golden and central pacific coasts are beginning to feel a reduction in the rhythm of the tourism growth that they have become so accustom to over the previous years. Alberto Lopez, the executive director [...]

Filed under: Business on August 26th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

In Today's Changing Economy, Where Will You Put Your Money? Most foreigners crossing into Costa Rica find a laid back way of life as well as breathtaking beaches and incomparable natural wildlife not to mention beautiful homes and vacation properties. However, visitors and ex U.S. Patriots alike are surprised to find that Costa Rica’s banks can [...]

Filed under: Business on August 25th, 2008 | No Comments »

Supermarket Chains are Bringing Fresh Produce and Service to Coastal Clients. Supermarkets and fast food chains are following the rhythm of Costa Rica real estate growth and heading to the country's beaches. The Subway sandwich chain, Auto Mercado and Wal-Mart have successfully opened branches in popular strategic spots along the coast of Puntarenas and in Guanacaste. [...]

Filed under: Business on August 18th, 2008 | No Comments »

Amazon Will Offer 300 Permanent Call Center Positions in Costa Rica. A quick glance at any Costa Rica newspaper's classified section will yield several call center jobs, aimed at English-speaking workers who are willing to talk frustrated customers down from their angry ledges, provide technical support, and offer polite customer service to a company's global customers. [...]

Filed under: Business on August 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

Escazu's Plaza Roble Offers a Stylish and Functional Work Space. Plaza Roble, a new office complex in Escazu, will be inaugurated tomorrow, Aug. 12, by the famous Mexican architects, father and son Ricardo and Victor Legorreta. The duo also designed apartments within the Reserva Playa Conchal project, in Guanacaste; in fact they are responsible for designs [...]

Filed under: Business on August 11th, 2008 | No Comments »

Beachfront Dreams and Buildings Destroyed in Playa del Coco. Guanacaste's golden coast is a haven for development; foreign investors flock to the beautiful sand beaches and bright blue skies, banking on their own slice of paradise. Yet not all is perfect in paradise, as twelve home and business owners recently found out, when they were notified [...]

Filed under: Business on August 8th, 2008 | No Comments »

A Chinese Telecom Firm Made an Excessive Bid to Create New 3G Cell Phones. Huawei Technologies de Costa Rica, a Chinese telecommunications company in Costa Rica, was the only company to submit a bid for Costa Rican Electricity Institute's (ICE's) 3G cell phone service contract. Their bid, however, was 159% of the asking price, and has [...]

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Expo Casa is Back this Year with More Options, Space and Property Acquisition Solutions. The Expo Casa 2008 will be returning to Costa Rica this year from Aug. 6 to 10 outside of San Jose. After 5 years success, the event is still going strong, attracting more and more guests and companies that must now compete [...]

Filed under: Business on July 30th, 2008 | No Comments »

Many Coffee Farms Maintain Traditional Production Methods from Years Past. Costa Rica coffee, known as the 'golden grain' for its influence on the country's economy over the years, was the key cause for celebration early this week in commemoration of two centuries of production since the first coffee farm was built in 1808. Amid celebrations was [...]

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