Hello faithful readers!  Here it is the moment you have all been waiting for, the long anticipated Arenal Report!  My stay in Costa Rica has given me the opportunity to see all the tourist hot spots and the hidden jewels of the country yet to be discovered.  This mega popular country is known by many, but has [...]

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“The future of tourism in Panama and the World” was the theme for this year’s 7th annual International Tourism Forum, which took place on Sept. 19 at the InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort. The Forum, hosted by the Panama American Chamber of Commerce (PanAmCham), was designed to allow tourism professionals in the country to learn from [...]

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I humbly submit to you, dear reader, that I may be one of the most qualified people alive regarding these two topics: 1. The artistic genius of the film Rocky III vs. the political relevance of Rocky IV 2. Panama vs. Costa Rica The first debate undoubtedly has more documentation as it reached a fever-pitch in the early [...]

Filed under: Travel on September 28th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Recently the Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Publicos (Aresep) approved a 10% increase in taxi fares. The taxi association had only asked for an 8% increase but they were pleasantly surprised to hear it went up even more.

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A $600 million modernization of the two Caribbean ports, Limon and Moin, will give the Caribbean Coast a leg up.  The government hopes to solicit bids by May of 2008 for a private company to rebuild and manage the ports. 

Filed under: Costa Rica News on September 27th, 2007 | No Comments »

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation has finally budgeted money for a paved road between Nosara and Samara on the Nicoya Peninsula.  The 30km of new road will help connect the towns between the two popular destinations.

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For those headed to the Arenal Area on their next vacation, Arenal Paraiso may be a prime location for the time being...

Filed under: Hotel Reviews on September 26th, 2007 | No Comments »

In the past few weeks several key factors have been uncovered concerning the upcoming referendum vote in Costa Rica. Two important political figures have stepped down from their positions after a memo bound for the president was leaked to the press. 

Filed under: Costa Rica News on September 26th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Unfortunately, Incubus has changed their 2007 tour schedule and it no longer includes a December 2nd concert in Costa Rica.

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on September 26th, 2007 | 5 Comments »

The first leatherback turtle of the season arrived on Playa Junquillal, a small beach just south of Tamarindo.  The early arrival is almost a month ahead of schedule, but according to biologists this could be a sign for a fruitful season. 

Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on September 26th, 2007 | 1 Comment »