01st February 2007
If the lure of the tropics and investment opportunities are attracting you to a Latin American country, you will be pleased to know that jobs abound for Americans in Costa Rica. Web resources offer a wide variety of current openings, contact and salary i...
01st February 2007
Religion in Costa Rica is extremely visible. Religious icons and symbols can be found in all public buildings, in all public transportation vehicles, and in almost every home in Costa Rica. At first glance, one might think that Costa Ricans are deeply rel...
31st January 2007
Costa Rica is quickly becoming a haven for Americans. US Citizens are investing in property and setting up their second homes in this tropical country. Understanding the colón is one of the few hurdles newcomers to Costa Rica have to overcome.
Money...
26th January 2007
Costa Rica is fast becoming an international mecca for individuals in search of safe, high-quality medical care at prices as low as one-tenth of what they would be paying in their home countries.
For people living in Costa Rica, the government has inst...
24th January 2007
As more and more people demand a higher return on their investment income than that provided by conservative strategies, real estate investment is a trend that is fast on the rise.
However, many middle class Americans are finding that their hard-earn...
24th January 2007
Although Latin America and advanced technologies are not always thought of as going hand-in-hand in most peoples’ minds, technology in Costa Rica is actually very advanced. All of the creature comforts of home are easy to find, whether you’re visiting...
20th January 2007
Relative to the rest of the world, living in Costa Rica affords one of the highest qualities of living for a relatively low cost. In many areas, such as those outside of San Jose, a single person can live comfortably enjoy Costa Rican living on as little ...
19th January 2007
Many locals are eager to share stories of their next-door neighbor, who purchased a lot of land for $6,000 a few years ago and recently sold it for $50,000 or more. Any way you frame it; the Costa Rican real estate market is just plain hot.
Even the Ne...
19th January 2007
Costa Rica is fast becoming one of the most popular places on the planet to vacation, and for good reason. It never snows and anytime is always a good time to go to the beach. Pristine, picturesque natural rainforests and parks cover a large portion of th...
18th January 2007
Since the majority of Costa Ricans are not indigenous to the region, Costa Rica has less cultural flair than other Latin American Countries such as Mexico or Guatemala. Only one percent of the Costa Rican population is considered to be Indian, and there i...
15th January 2007
While Costa Rica, or “Rich Coast,” received its name from the Spaniard Gil Gonzalez Davila who was inspired by all of the gold jewelry worn by the inhabitants, the land was actually brought to the Europe’s attention through Christopher Columbus in 1...
08th January 2007
Costa Rica is heralded as the most advanced country in Latin America. The modern conveniences, booming economy, and dramatically increased land values all point to this. And that’s not all. Costa Rica is a breathtakingly beautiful country complete with ...
06th January 2007
Costa Rica is fast becoming a major golf attraction and only promises to grow in this direction over the next few years. Today, golf is still a new attraction in this majestic Caribbean country but it promises to keep growing and may one day rival that of...
04th January 2007
Bon Appetite! Costa Rica has something for every investor’s taste. Whether you choose to invest in rentals, land, vacations, or homes, you will find something to your liking. Many are attracted to Costa Rica due to culture, climate, economy and more, bu...
03rd January 2007
Similar to the real estate investment boom in California over 30 years ago, investing in Costa Rica is more promising than investing in other locations now. The drive to invest in Costa Rica is from those who understand the profit to be made and from indi...
