Arenas del Mar is the newest hotel to come to Manuel Antonio.  I believe it will prove to be one of the very best options in the area once the construction is complete and the staff is trained.  The hotel sits on 11 acres of transitional rainforest boarding the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio. It's fantastic [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on November 12th, 2007 | No Comments »

U.S. Citizens... remember to register for your absentee voting for the not too far in the future primary and presidential elections. Even though it is easy to come to Costa Rica and forget that the rest of the world still exists, it is important for all of us to stay on top of the political [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on November 12th, 2007 | 4 Comments »

The stores are full of it, bars and restaurants are decorated for it, and all the people are talking about it. Christmas is on its way in Costa Rica. Many parts of the country have been affected recently by high winds similar to the December “Christmas winds”, which have lowered temperatures to the upper 60s [...]

Filed under: Costa Rica News on November 9th, 2007 | 9 Comments »

Costa Rica Expat -- Chad Fisher Age: 34 Place of Birth: Lima, Ohio Current home: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Lives with: Girlfriend, Tica, 6 years together, no kids, 6 dogs, one cat Has lived in Costa Rica: 4 years (10 years and 4 months in the country) Occupation: Real Estate company owner

Filed under: Expat Interviews on November 8th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Paseo Colon, the main artery that runs through the heart of San Jose, Costa Rica, will be the focal point for an urban renewal project planned by the Municipality of San Jose. New plans for the street include European-style terraces and cafes with outdoor seating, trees, old fashion lamp posts, improved sidewalks and new building [...]

Filed under: Costa Rica News on November 7th, 2007 | No Comments »

The Playas del Coco coastline will look drastically different in by the end of the year after the demolition of 14 properties and the construction of a boardwalk with landscaping, water fountains, bathrooms and showers. Costa Rica News -- Sun Sets on Beachfront property

Filed under: Costa Rica News on November 6th, 2007 | 2 Comments »

The state-run telecommunications monopoly ICE (Costa Rican Institute of Electricity) has big plans to modernize its services for the year 2008 with the addition of 1.5 million GSM cellular lines. By the end of this year they hope to have 3.5 million cell phone lines, or 70 for every 100 residents.

Filed under: Business on November 6th, 2007 | No Comments »

Costa Rica News -- Costume Contest The voters for Costa Rican Vacations Halloween Costume Contest have made their decision and named Alejandro (Ali G) as the winner. He will be going home with a free stay at Latitude 10 Beach Resort in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

Filed under: Uncategorized on November 5th, 2007 | 2 Comments »

After almost seven years of marketing other people's vacation properties to travellers, Costa Rica Vacations began the construction of its own 7-bedroom, 1000 square meter Costa Rica Villa in the Hollywood hills of Playas del Coco, Guanacaste.

Filed under: Travel on November 5th, 2007 | 6 Comments »

Costa Rica Travel -- Beach Party The other day a friend made a comment to me; “Costa Rica needs to become part of the global community and stop living so backward.” If I had heard this comment 9 years ago when I first arrived to this country, I may have continued the conversation citing the laughable [...]

Filed under: Travel on November 5th, 2007 | No Comments »