In recent months, San José’s more affluent neighborhoods have become stricken with crime.  Houses are being robbed in broad daylight, cars are being vandalized and robbed, and children are being assaulted.  This is a growing concern as many people have chosen to live in these neighborhoods because of the safety.  Montelimar, just north of downtown, [...]

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This last weekend I had the opportunity to spend time in the small fishing hub Puntarenas on the Pacific Ocean.  Many people refer to this town as the ¨butt of Costa Rica¨ or simply know it as the place you have to stop for the ferry, but I did not care, I was there to [...]

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Last weekend I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to visit the Tree House property in Puerto Viejo. Puerto Viejo is my favorite spot in Costa Rica, I have been there about 6 times now and I still love it! The Caribbean coast is all about “taking it easy” and I love that.  

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The other side of Costa Rica.  This is the best way to describe the small beach town of Puerto Viejo.  Many travelers stick to the West coast while visiting Costa Rica, for many reasons.  First off, Puerto Viejo is a 5 hour drive from San Jose, and I don't even want to think how far [...]

Filed under: Travel on September 17th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

One of the most talked about new properties in Costa Rica in the Tree House, just outside of Puerto Viejo.  I had the privilege of staying here this weekend, and it was truly a privilege.  This is one of the most unique places to stay if you are coming to visit Costa Rica!  Warning to those [...]

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Last weekend I did the canyoning tour of Puretrek where you rappel down waterfalls. I was so excited about this tour that I felt I had to write about it. First we were picked up from our hotel in a minivan then it is a 20 minute to the mountains. When we arrived there was a [...]

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This past weekend I had planned to go to the lovely Puntarenas to visit my American friend who is taking university classes there.  So I took the 2.5 hour bus ride to the coast on Friday eager to see one of my best friends.  Getting there was easy.  The bus was directo and one leaves [...]

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It is no wonder that Costa Rica experiences numerous earthquakes a year.  The country lies on top of two adjoining tectonic plates.  The Cocos and Caribbean plates meet directly beneath Costa Rica and when there is movement between the two, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. 

Filed under: Costa Rica News on September 17th, 2007 | No Comments »

Monday marked a new era for the young professionals of Costa Rica.  It was the first day classes were in session at the Hotel del Sur in the Southern region.  In a joint effort by National Training Institute (INA) and the Center for Cooperative Studies and Training, a nonprofit group that focuses on professional training [...]

Filed under: Costa Rica News on September 14th, 2007 | No Comments »

In know these are the words you love to hear, but there is yet another tropical storm on its way to Costa Rica.  Officials from both the National Emergency Commission (CNE) and the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) reported yesterday that there is another storm brewing over the Lesser Antilles islands, which is near the Caribbean.  So [...]

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