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These beautiful Riverside Villas within our new Project Of Costa Montaña, are surrounded by the World famous Carara National Park, 5,242 hectares (13,105 acres) of magnificent beauty, with exuberant flora and fauna.

The Riverside Villas offer indoor/outdoor living experience beyond all expectations. Nestle between the Tarcolitos river and the rain forest, the units’ windows serve as portrait to the entire mountain where you can feel the local nature while enjoying a beautiful outdoor BBQ area and a relaxing swimming pool. After a nice lunch you can walk to the water's edge of the river, a private pathway that leads to this pristine, crystal clear mountain river.

The Riverside Villas feature gracious family, living, and dining rooms scaled for small families, but designed with extraordinary details such as wide hallways, top of the line appliances, granite counter tops, upgraded tile floors and hard wood cabinets. As one expects in paradise, the river, the rain forest and the sky are evident from all angles; spectacular design features such as big sliding glass doors guarantee that you'll never miss a sunrise neither a sunset.

The Gourmet eat-in kitchen with river views is absolutely spectacular, and opens to the Dining Room and Family Room. This entire space leads to the outdoors through a comfortable balcony.

Each villa has 3 bedrooms, with private balconies, providing guests a true resort experience and ultimate comfort. The Master Suite has endless mountain and river views, total privacy and walk in closet, the ideal place for afternoon naps.

An immaculately finished outdoors, over 9 cars parking space, in house security guard and maid, and residential  grade elevator are just a few of the additional features.

Meandering pathways and the authentic native Costarican landscape, evoke the lifestyle of the Central Pacific coast, where the forest, the river and the sun are there for you to relax and enjoy.

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Do not allow the housing bubble affect your investment: opt for fractional properties

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Opportunities offered by Costa Developers to get a fractional ownership will help you avoid being affected by the real estate bubble. 

The property prices have increased in Costa Rica, many experts speak of a possible bubble in the country, according to some foreign prices of properties in Escazú, Heredia and other regions of the country are similar to those found in cities like New York or California.

The crisis that hit the United States in 2008 certainly had an impact on Costa Rica, and this has affected the prices of properties nationwide.

One of the most expensive places for investment in properties today is the province of Guanacaste, where the housing bubble has limited capital for investment and the recovery of this key area.

In a study by El Financiero, the REALTORS said that there is still in the country a great speculation and generation of much higher prices than the reality and the chord to the market.

In San Rafael de Escazu, for example-is averaging less $150 square meter (m²) and the highest $1,750. In Lindora, range from $500 to the $1,800, while in Santa Ana Center the range is between $100 and $500.

"There are long runner casual to all seeking is a high income and, therefore, recommend to the owners of the properties sell at unreasonable prices.”The result: properties that are not sold", argued Aleyda Bonilla, Executive Director of the Chamber.

Meanwhile the Costa Rican Chamber of real estate brokers indicated that although brokers lowered their prices in order to recover the market, informal intermediaries are still speculating.

The possibilities offered by Costa Developers to acquire a property of one million dollars at a fraction of that, avoids engaging in market price speculations.

The company specialized in the marketing of properties in the Central Pacific region offers the possibility for you to acquire a property in a region where your property will increase in value and will be an investment for your future.

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Costa Rica!!! Paradise of The Rich and Famous!!!

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Real estate market in Costa Rica will keep growing

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Expert analysts and international media profiles real estate in Costa Rica will continue to rise.

A stable economy could yield him fruits to Costa Rica in the goods market roots, experts predict that there will be an increase in real estate sales in what has been a market slow, it would however approximate a wave of sales.

"After a successful close in 2012, this year (2013) seems to be a great start with houses of Costa Rica to draw attention to the Web sites of real roots throughout the country, $200,000-$ 450,000 of points of sale at the price," advises The Tico Times, a newspaper in English language in Costa Rica.

"The market is definitely gaining steam," noted Chris Simmons, broker/owner of Remax Ocean Surf Realty in Tamarindo. "Sales in the last year were higher than in the three previous years combined. They are selling properties that have been for 2 years without tenders and there is a growing urgency in the market."

The positive side was that more foreign investors are owners of their property for what the country did not see the same disastrous situation of foreclosure who experienced the United States and other global markets where the properties were heavily mortgaged. As a result, the recovery has been less complicated that in economies that are overwhelmed by the high housing debt.

The increase in sales seems to be due to several factors. The stabilization of the housing market in the United States is having a positive impact in Costa Rica, and condominium sales. Thus, tourist arrivals constantly increased in Costa Rica from 2010 so more potential buyers have the possibility of knowing firsthand the market in Costa Rica.

According to the Tico Times, "people around the world want to buy properties in Costa Rica. The Americans who come to visit and fall in love with the country and South Americans trying to protect their fortunes of questionable Government policies in their own countries are foreign property investor’s most common roots.

To these groups can now add a class newly empowered and ambitious young professionals in Costa Rica and the emerging Russian and European investors. Together, these groups form a demand of changing market of real roots of Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica: Best destination to retire

Discover why this Central American paradise is your best choice to relax and enjoy their retirement years.

Hundreds of foreigners have opted for Costa Rica as the best country to retire, a place that welcomes more than two million tourists a year and with a beautiful biodiversity has become the home to many to enjoy their retirement life.

Certainly a large population of retired foreigners comes from the North of the continent, United States and Canada. The proximity and ease of transport and access from these countries to Costa Rica has become an important factor when choosing the Central American country.

Another element that makes Canadians and Americans to live in Costa Rica is access to health. In the United States and Canada the cost for medical services amounts to thousands of dollars for procedures that cost half or less in Costa Rica.

According to the magazine International Living, Costa Rica is one of the 5 countries in the world suitable for enjoying retirement, above regions of removal in the United States. An ideal climate, excellent medical treatment and a lower cost of living are added to the list of reasons for why they choose Costa Rica.

In the month of April will be held in the country the Congress of medical tourism, where participating national and foreign experts that will talk about wellness in Costa Rica and programs communities designed for removal in different regions of the country. The intention is to promote Costa Rica and Latin America as the leading destination in the care of health, welfare and retirement needs.

"Costa Rica has acquired a greater awareness about the potential of the industry of retired to the country in regards to entry of currency, expenditure on health, food, tourism, services. For costs of health care, security, offer housing, tourist attractions, Costa Rica can become the favorite destination of thousands of Americans and Europeans seeking better lives at a better price," said Dr. Jorge Cortes, President of PROMED, organizers of the event.

This is the fourth edition of the International Congress of medical tourism, on this occasion will take place at the hotel Los Sueños Marriott Resort & Marina in Horseshoe, Central Pacific. This promises to propel the region in terms of business development.

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Paradise Of The Famous by Costa Developers

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10 reasons why buy property in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the favorite destinations for vacation or retirement properties in Latin America, there are factors that are determinants for those who decide to settle in the country.

The Central American country has established itself as a destination for thousands of Americans (30,000 to 50,000) who have seen in it a perfect opportunity to settle after his retirement, and with this, invest in a property in Costa Rica.

Are many factors that have seen foreigners in this tropical paradise, however, perhaps the ten set forth below have become key to achieve this award.

Some of the most important aspects are: its 1. Stability, 2. Democratic political system and its 3. Characteristic of a country without army and 4 pacifism. Growing economy, these unique features have served attraction for thousands of people interested in the purchase of properties in the country, sometimes for vacations and others as a retirement home.

A very significant factor is 5. Proximity to the United States, I feel one of the most important countries for trade and tourism in Costa Rica, access and ease of transport, as frequency of flights, time and costs, allowed that the people who buy property in Costa Rica, may travel frequently to their country of origin.

The high cost of living in North American countries has also made its inhabitants to migrate to areas with a lower cost of living, 6. Reasonable costs of living; While Costa Rica has been classified as one of the most expensive countries in Latin America, in it are luxury and access to exclusive goods and services businesses. Like for example the aspect number 7. Health service. In the United States and Canada, access to health is much more expensive and limited, in Costa Rica, foreigners are unmatched prices and quality. The services that are most looked for are, dental, orthopedic and plastic surgery.

Costa Rica ensures that foreigners feel at home, whether to purchase properties for holidays that we visit once a year or who wish to settle here permanently, so the 8. residence for foreign policies are accessible and have the same rights of access to real estate in the country.

Finally, the two features that tourists and inhabitants appreciate immensely, 9. Climate and 10. Natural beauty. Coastal and mountainous areas serving scenario for the more than 2 million people who visit the country annually, are converted into enviable factors by many, buying a property in Costa Rica, allows you to admire and enjoy them every day.

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Costa Rica in the top 10 of trade and tourism of Latin America and the Caribbean

Costa Rica within the top 10 of the countries at international level in the field of tourism and trade, according to the international consulting firm Bloom Consulting.

Currently the Central American country is located in post 72 with respect to tourism and ranked 84 in trade, internationally; Mexico is also located within the list at the top (16), Argentina (40) and Brazil (47).

The study argues that Costa Rica has been a country with very stable economy and that keeps it at the top, above competitors in the region such as Panama (74), Ecuador (83), but also it needs to improve to be able to compete with strong brands country like Colombia, which is ranked (69).

According to the signature consultant, the country should invest more in defining a strategy that optimizes their searches through the internet. Brand country of Costa Rica is currently focused on its natural beauty and its coasts, but Blooming suggests that also seeks attraction in the oceans, beach activities and "relaxation" mode are aspects that can strengthen its position.

On the issue of trade, the leaders of Latin America are Brazil in the post 11, Mexico, 25 and Chile in the number 33. Costa Rica ranked 84 worldwide and 10 in Latin America, it has demonstrated a very strong economy with competitive levels of growth in the region.

One of the factors that are taken into account in the ranking performed by Blooming, are the hospital industry and real estate, which encourages the Central American country to stand out and compete with others in the region such as Panama and Dominican Republic. The consultant mentioned that for Costa Rica the future is promising if it maintains its levels of growth.

The efforts of the authorities of tourism and foreign trade in the coming months with the brand country could make sure the country is located within the top five positions in Latin America and e Caribbean in the next study.

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The construction industry aims to a growth of 11% in Costa Rica

Chamber of Construction of Costa Rica said that for this year it is estimated that the construction of residential and urbanizations will grow by 11%.

 The Costa Rican Chamber of construction recorded growth speculated the country must respond directly to the improvement and acceleration of procedures related to start construction, as well as speculation in the economy’s growth.

The President of the Chamber of Construction, Gonzalo Delgado, has expressed that to achieve growth that is planned, it is necessary to build a long term commitment of the institutions of the State planning to improve the conditions of access to housing.

Delgado also mentioned that it is a requirement that the figures of trusts, pension funds and public works concession are developed so that this takes place. It is also essential for the sector to reduce interest rates and work on the stability of the exchange rate.

The development of the sector in the previous year’s also indicates that last year's growth was 11%, with approximately 570 000 square meters of construction recorded in processes of 2011.

These data recorded by provincial correspond to the following figures in accordance with construction area: Puntarenas showed a growth of 43.6%, Heredia a 25.3%, lemon a 24.9%, Guanacaste 20.8% and San Jose a 6.8%. Alajuela and Cartago provinces showed a decrease of the construction.

Costa Developers properties, are located in the Central Pacific, in the Puntarenas province, according to the figures the province that has seen the greatest growth; this area has become a suitable target for the development of real estate, among other factors by its proximity to the city and its natural beauty.

The Chamber of construction specified that the expansion of residential buildings is a 23.3% and in the sector of commercial developments, have had a rapid expansion with a 1.6% growth. Categories showing negative numbers correspond to industrial buildings and offices.

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Costa Rica hotels are favorites of the region

In a survey conducted by the renowned website Trip Advisor catalogued hotels of Costa Rica as the best in the Central American region in accordance with the opinions of the visitors of this site.

According to Trip Advisor and its awarding of Traveller's choice of the list of the 25 best hotels in the Central American region, 16 are located in Costa Rica.

Website Trip Advisor has an audience of 60 million subscribers a month, and you can get information on all types of places to visit when you are of vacations, all inclusive hotel, conventional hotels, restaurants and other attractions in addition.

The hotel called the number one was the Nayara Hotel in San Carlos (Northern region of the country), followed by La Paloma Lodge in Drake Bay (South Pacific), Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest (Manuel Antonio, Central Pacific) and the Four Seasons Hotel in Papagayo, Guanacaste.

Coast Developers projects are located in the region of the Central Pacific, zone which also includes one of the most visited tourist sectors and further references on the web site; given the wide range of restaurants and activities that are offered in the region, thousands of visitors have made their observations on hotels, vacation activities and others in the area.

In addition to the hotels in the coastal regions of Costa Rica, were also rated tourist hostels in the greater metropolitan area, as the Hotel Grano de Oro in San José and Villa Blanca Cloud Forest in the area of San Ramón de Alajuela, within the first ten positions.

This survey took into account around 75 million comments from visitors, performed by region in order to obtain best results, polls allow users and people who want to visit or invest in Costa Rica and other countries to have an extensive knowledge of what you can enjoy during your vacation.

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Costa Rica will see revitalization of industry in 2013

This year 2013 promises to attract large amount of foreign investment which will be allocated to different sectors of the national economy.

The year 2012 was characterized in Costa Rica by the large influx of foreign investment and large buildings, offi-centers and hotels developments, not only in the tourist regions but also in the capital.

This year suggests that foreign investment will attract industrial, commercial, tourist and real estate companies. It includes also clothing shops, supermarkets, restaurants and others.

The Central Bank indicated that at the end of the year 2013 foreign direct investment would reach $2 250 million, which corresponds to a 2.27% above what was estimated in 2012.

Sectors where the investments will focus will be distributed in different sectors, for example 25% will be allocated to the sector of high technology, clean energy, and services that will be installed in zones. Residential projects will also be included in the sectors of Escazú and coastal as the Central Pacific and Guanacaste, establishment of shopping centers and hotels.

The real estate firm Colliers International, commented with outstanding artworks in the country that seek to end this year; in the 2011 consolidated the construction of 142 846 square meters and in 2012 about 964 103.

Sonesta Hotel and Casino aims to be the most significant hotel development of the greater Metropolitan Area and is scheduled to open in the first half of the year; with an investment of 40 million dollars and 171 rooms at 1500 square meters.

In Guanacaste is also expected to inaugurate the hotel Andaz papaya and San Jose Hotel Park Inn three stars.

The Director of the Costa Rican Coalition of Development Initiatives (CINDE), said is expected to consolidate at least 30 projects in the areas mentioned above for the next twelve months. This investment not only stimulates the economy but that in turn works as important generation of employment.

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Costa Rica, the best destination for investment in services in Latin America

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Costa Rica is number one destination in Latin America for investment in services and also the thirteenth in the world, according to information from Costa Rican official sources, and global consultancy Tholons.

CINDE (Coalition for development initiatives), entity responsible for attracting investment to Costa Rica, said in a press release that this Central American country stood out as the best in the region in the list of the 100 best destinations for outsourced services of Tholons operations, in 2013.

The classification is carried out by specialists in business and reflects the dynamics and development of countries as venues for service companies.

The best destination for investment in services in the world is India, with cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai; followed by Philippines, Ireland, Poland and China.

In the Latin American region the destinations more attractive to this type of investment are Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Argentina.

In accordance with Tholons, Costa Rica showed an improvement of five positions in the index with respect to the 2012 and has established itself as a key player in the industry of corporate services and technologies of information in the Latin American region and in the world.

Consultant firm says good part of the Costa Rican success is due to the strong promotion of the sector of information technology and outsourced corporate services (outsourcing).

Anabel González, Minister of foreign trade, expressed her satisfaction at the "international recognition that this index gives the country in an industry that has become a key piece of the national economy".

For its part, the general director of CINDE, Gabriela Llobet, clarified that the listing of Tholons clearly reflects the great progress that has been Costa Rica as the venue for high value-added service operations.

"Today compete directly with locations very strong industry all over the world such as India, Malaysia, Poland and Ireland," said.

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Living Abroad Solutions to Scary Retirement Facts

Even in the best of times saving for retirement is often a monumental and difficult task, now with middle class opportunity shrinking, economic “cliffs” and austerity measures, it can be not just daunting but scary.

Many Americans are starting to look at options to make their finances for retirement more assured.

Here are five hard facts on retirement and how living abroad can provide viable solutions.

1. Americans live for approximately 19 more years after retirement

This represents 20-25% of your entire life and further, approximately half the population will live longer than average life expectancy.

Many American (especially baby boomers) have realized that apart from declining middle class opportunities, a potential bankrupt social security system and other economic disasters and woes, their savings are simple not going to last. Many have discovered that living aboard can significantly increase their odds of having sufficient money in their Golden Years.

2. Real estate values

Many retirees are expecting to cash in on their number one asset, their home/property.

The survey conducted by the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association for FICO found that home prices in the united Sates are unlikely to recover before 2020 and mortgage defaults will persist for years, says a survey of bank risk managers.

The report, Emerging Trends in Real Estate from the Urban Land Institute, predict above-average growth for Latin America, well ahead of that for the United States and Europe, and other survey’s from across the global predict Latina America and specifically Central America, will see significant growth in real estate value, as more and more investors jump into the largest emerging market on the planet.

If you are looking at improving your asset value, living abroad on your own real estate is increasing attractive.

3. Medical cost will continue to rise, as well as your need for medical attention

It is a well known fact that US medical costs will continue to rise as will insurance costs. The aging population in US will also require more medical treatments as they age.

It is also a fact that medical and dental treatments and procedures in places like Costa Rica will save you from 30% to 85% compared to the USA. (See TCRNs Health section for numerous article medical tourism)

4. Currently, the average Social Security retirement payment is just $1,220 a month

How far does $1220 go? Not far in North America. There are several areas in Central America, like Costa Rica where $1200 covers your monthly cost of living expenses, rent utilities, food and even leaves a little extra.

For example in Costa Rica, outside of the densely populate urban centers or tourist traps, a nice 2 or 3 bedroom house is around $400/month, utilities including cable and internet will run you around $150/month, food is$450/month approximately.

5. The average cost of an assisted living facility is approximately $40,000 a year in the U.S.

Projections estimate that about 3 million US expats will join the million+ already in Mexico and Central America within the next 10 years. Other estimates place the number closer to 10 million by 2025.

That, added to the shortage of affordable assisted living facilities in the US, creates a huge opportunity for investors and developers. When you search the news online you can find numerous investors, developers and existing assisted living facility businesses already moving south of the border, to take advantage of cheaper development costs, lower cost of living, less expensive but still highly skilled labor, and the growing number of baby boomer expats moving to Central America.

Living abroad for retirement has become a reality for many Americas and is projected to become a major consideration for the baby boomers population which are now hitting retirement age at a rate of 10,000 per day in the US.

For more information visit www.costadevelopers.com and retirement in Costa Rica, contact us on the form below and one of our Customer Service Experts will be glad to help you.

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Costa Rica becomes a country of high luxury for visitors

Years ago the small country of Central America was known as a little explored natural destination and with limited possibilities to find accommodation and services of high luxury, found in the Caribbean and other countries. However that has changed and today it has become a tourist destination paradise and desired by many.

San Jose, the capital city has grown enormously and is capable of accommodating hundreds of businessmen and tourists looking for luxurious, comfortable and good price places to attend activities of world order, business congresses and other meetings; a focal point in new investments of the Ministry of tourism of the country.

With an input of about two million tourists a year, the country has made efforts to offer visitors everything you require when visiting the country.

If you are traveling to Costa Rica seeking a high luxury vacation, can be found. Currently there are marinas, golf courses, luxurious restaurants and hotels. Near projects of Costa Developers, where you can enjoy an unforgettable vacation, the luxurious Central Pacific Resort: Los Sueños, a place where it has access to a true oasis of tranquility and comfort.

Despite having taken a direction towards the buildings and most luxurious services and that they meet high standards, Costa Rica continues to be recognized worldwide for sustainability and conservation of the environment in urban residential and tourist complexes.

These centers for visitors have been catalogued as part of the stream of eco-tourism, which make up the eco-lodges, eco-resorts: centers of placement for tourists possessing high luxury and comfort without forgetting the flag for the conservation of nature and resources, something that much attention from the visitors.

Areas such as Los Sueños Resort and Marina in Herradura, Jacó, tourist complexes in Manuel Antonio, Central Pacific and Gulf of Papagayo in the North Pacific. Definitely Costa Rica has become a paradise for those looking for both comfort and harmony with nature.

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What do “baby boomers” wished to have when going on vacation?

There’s no question that comfort and price are two important elements when going on vacation, and people between ages of 48-69, that have been called the baby boomer generation, become more demanding bout what they look for when traveling for leisure and pleasure.

A recent survey conducted by WatchBoom.com an online magazine with 7000 subscribers, revealed interesting suggestions to resort and vacation centers on the world.

One of the most important things, of course is the price, but curiously 60% of people who responded to the survey said they’d be willing to pay a few extra dollars if they’re promised to have a time to remember, even if that is on high season.

Travelers also prefer all-inclusive hotels, giving them the choice to not pay anything extra for food or drinks. “Knowing that your tab for food and drink is covered takes a lot of unknowns out of budgeting for a vacation, especially for (Boomers) who foot the bill for family reunions and the like.”

More than 50% of respondents say they would prefer a “garden view” room at beach resorts because of pricey “ocean view” rooms at some resorts, and one of the subscribers said that “you can’t always get a front-on view of the ocean” from an ocean view room.

Boomers were also asked which the top five foreign destinations to vacation were; the results of those places are 1.Mexico, 2.Hawaii and the Caribbean, 3.Spain, 4.Costa Rica and 5.Canada.

The most important reference to choose a place is the experiences of others; the best way to find out how good or bad is a place is from the previous travel of relatives or friends. But online reviews are also very important, some say they’d rather see some good and bad reference instead of only wonderful things, “When I see a whole string of reports saying a hotel is really wonderful, and nothing ever goes wrong there, I get a feeling that the reviews have been ‘planted’ by the hotel.”

On the other hand some do rely on what others have said about the places on the web, “I rely on reviews by people who’ve actually stayed at hotels to steer me away from noisy, dirty and otherwise awful places…things I’d never have known from pictures of hotels on the websites.”

All inclusive hotels have a challenge of pleasing baby boomers’ visitors around the world, Costa Rica is no exception of it is surely a place where you will find everything you’re looking for to have a great time.

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6.9% more tourists came to Costa Rica on the third trimester of 2012

According to statistics of the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) between January and September 2012 the income of tourists to the country, rose at a 6.9% leaving as the balance $ 1.7 billion to the State.

These figures show that in the first nine months of the previous year (2012), a total of 1.635.348 people entered the country by airway, while in the previous year (2011) the same figure was 1.593.999 which reflects growth of 2.5%. The authorities even scanned the last quarter of 2012.

In addition to the income by air, is added the entry of tourists who arrived in the country by land, which were 1.799.000.

According to the corresponding authorities, since 2008 the number of tourists entering the country is maintained between 2,000,000 and 2.100.000 per year, which shows a clear change in the figures that were presented between 2004 and 2007.

The Minister of tourism, Allan Flores indicated that data are still needed "I have information that the airport Juan Santa María closed in a significant way, as well as the International Airport Daniel Oduber." You have to wait to have the data for the fourth quarter of 2012 ".

The country has made strong efforts to issue of marketing and exposure of the benefits and attractions to visit the country, which is expected to translate into the increase in the number of tourists entering the country. Tourism is one of the main economic activities of the country. Costa Rica plans to invest 17 million dollars for the promotion of tourism in 2013.

As the Minister of tourism, the overall expectation for the year 2012 correspond to an income of more than two million tourists, is however too early to make approximations. However, if indicated that most of the recorded tourists come from the United States and Canada.

"What I can tell you is that we are increasing the budget in promotion and marketing and our participation in international fairs; "also hope to have completed the National Convention Center, which will attract another form of tourism this year", said Flores.

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Where are the “best buys” in Costa Rica?

Year after year we’ve seen that the more than 2 million tourists that show up to explore this country keep falling in love with it and become interested in purchasing property in Costa Rica; with such promising panoramas within the next years in the Real Estate business and with a lovely destination, how come you doubt?

International Living magazine recently shared information about where are the hot spots to purchase property in Costa Rica, not surprisingly the Central-Southern Pacific stills in top 1, not only because it’s proven to be the best area to live and vacation but because of all benefits of it.

Think about a place which is located very close to Costa Developers projects, Manuel Antonio National Park, the most visited place in the country by tourists, not only because it is very close to the Central Valley but because of its immense natural beauty. The park is so visited; there are restrictions to get it, 600 people during the week and 800 on the weekends.

If you happen to be on that area, moving a little to the south you’ll find Corcovado National Park, for those who are truly down for a completely natural outdoors adventure, this is the place to be; a pristine reserve full of wild life, without roads, stores or hotels, huge tall trees and all kinds of birds to watch and enjoy.

Not only Manuel Antonio and Corcovado are located around the Central-Southern Pacific area, but a lot of places to enjoy as well, and numerous, countless activities to have lots of fun.

The following spots where to the northern are of Alajuela (city approximately 10 miles from San Jose) San Carlos, where you will find beautiful landscape and a lot of activities to enjoy, such as delicious hot springs, horseback riding tours and many more. On the third place, International Living chose the Caribbean region of the country, which despite all its current social problematic situations also holds a beautiful landscape.

No doubt, the Central-Southern Pacific stills your first top choice in case you’re looking for a great place to vacation and enjoy retirement, family travel. Take a look at our website so you can see yourself vacationing at this paradise.

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Colombian group acquires Costa Rica’s Pops ice cream

Popular Tico brand owns 180 ice cream parlors in Central America and Miami.

Colombian Group Nutresa announced the final purchase of 100 percent of the shares of American Franchising Corp (AFC), owner of Tico-born company Pops ice cream, in a transaction of approximately $110 million.

Nutresa on Monday will take control of Pops’ 180 parlors distributed throughout Central America and in Florida, U.S.

As part of the transaction Nutresa also acquired the production plant, Entrepans coffee shops and the distribution franchises of Haagen Dazs and General Mills (Nature Valley, Betty Crocker and Chex Mix) in the region.

Pops started operations in 1968 in San José, with a single ice cream parlor and a small production plant, both located in the same building. It subsequently expanded to the Central American region.

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