Costa Rica News & Events - Every Saturday at approximately 4 p.m. there is an open surf contest in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. The contest is held in “expression session format.” You will see progressive surfing from foreigners, locals, and even professionals from the Costa Rican national team. Anyone can compete. There is never an entrance fee and there is always a $300 cash prize. It is great opportunity for people who have experience surfing to show off their moves or to socialize with the numerous fans, including tourists of all ages. Surfing in Hermosa beach is for those who have… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News - What is an adventure in Costa Rica without some adrenaline pumping action? Sure, you can find some of this activity at a nightclub, but don’t sleep away your days in the sunny Costa Rican weather. There are a ton of exciting tours to choose from to make your days just as adventuresome as your nights. The most popular tour in all of Costa Rica, as well as in the Jaco area is zip lining. Riding through the canopy of the trees at great speeds will make you feel like you are a bird flying through the… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Real Estate News - Local tourism in Costa Rica is growing quickly. With the Central Pacific now just 70 minutes away, locals are visiting the beach on a consistent basis. This San Jose market continues to stimulate Jaco’s real estate development and it appears that we are in the very early stages before we see the San Jose and Jaco market merge closer. So how will this local tourist market effect the Jaco area? Examine the Central Valley area the over the last couple of years and you will observe a strong boom of commercial development with an emphasis on new big… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News - Costa Rica’s rich rivers have impressed many avid rafters. Groups of beginners also have an enjoyable time learning to navigate them. Whether you want to ride mild or wild, Costa Rica has a river rafting adventure for you. There is a large selection of rivers in Costa Rica where visitors can enjoy rafting. The Savegre River offers class 2-3 rapids. The Naranjo has class 3-4. For class 4-5, you will want to elect the Chorro River. Most rafting tours also include a short hike or drive through the rainforest, a visit to a waterfall, and a… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Dental Tourism -Dental care in the United States is ridiculously expensive, but with the passing of Obamacare, it became even more so because the new health insurance package the states offer do not include dental coverage. This may spell disaster for dental specialists practicing their craft in the United States because less people are likely to visit their dental clinics since most of us will be driven to resolve to dental tourism to get quality dental care at an affordable and reasonable price. On the other hand, the effect of the implementation of Obamacare means patients will have… Continue reading →
Costa Rica – Jaco is about an hour and a half from San Jose and is the closest tourist beach from the capital of Costa Rica. I had to get some businesses on board for the discount card program and this seemed like the most viable option to get that accomplished. I had a few friends out in the area and an inexpensive place to stay while I tried to knock out the town. Being that the entire town is about a 1 to 2 mile strip, I could get a lot done in a short period of time. Very… Continue reading →