Costa Rica Hotel Review - Cala Luna
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to visit Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas and was very impressed! As we were greeted by the very friendly Manager, Jonathon, we were shown around the delightful grounds where I was more than impressed. The hotel is located on Playa Langosta where […]
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Costa Rica News — ICE Strike
The sight of smoke billowing from the streets was just another sign that not everyone in Costa Rica is happy about CAFTA, the Central American Free Trade Agreement with the United States. Tico Times reports a group of students near the University of Costa Rica (UCR) in San Pedro, east […]
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Costa Rica Hotel Review - Tamarindo Diria
On Saturday, November 24th, I had the pleasure of touring El Diria, a Costa Rica hotel in Tamarindo. The prime advantage of El Diria is its convenient location. The attractive hotel has over 180 rooms and is located in the middle of the town of Tamarindo. This is especially handy […]
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Costa Rica News — Banana Plantation
Plans are in place to begin research on ways to reduce the use of chemicals in the production of bananas, according to the National Banana Corporation (CORBANA).
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Costa Rica is always a captivating and unique experience. In August, I was enjoying a peaceful, wonderful stay at the tranquil Makanda By The Sea. Makanda is located between Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos. My vacation was mostly quiet and luxurious; just what I needed. On the second day, I was reading in my elegant […]
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Since last year, the percentage of children working in Costa Rica has decreased significantly from 10.9% to 8.7% according to a statement released yesterday by the U.N. Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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Costa Rica Hotel Review - Arenas del Mar
Last weekend Richard, Joan, and I went to visit the brand new Arenas del Mar Hotel in Manuel Antonio. It was pretty hard to find, even though we knew it was off the same road as El Parador and Issimo Suites. When you finally arrive you […]
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British and American Tobacco Caribbean and Central America (BATCCA) introduced a new office complex yesterday in Heredia.
Filed under: Business on November 21st, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Costa Rica Music — Mana Concert in San Jose
Yesterday evening, Mexican rock legend Maná heated up the chilly Ricardo Saprissa Stadium in Tibás with giant flames throwers, light shows and an energetic 2 1/2-hour set of their greatest hits.
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Looking for a bit of “Old Colonial” allure and luxury in a convenient location? If you are traveling to San Jose for business or pleasure, consider the Alta Hotel. Last month, I drove up to check out the place. The property is nestled on a mountain overlooking the central valley from Escazú. Alta is about […]
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